Image by Magnus Alm musicians

Every now and then you’ll find yourself in a situation or place where you never thought you’ll be, or liking something that you never thought you’ll like. Some of those moments are good and others are magic.

On a small island, not bigger than the old town in Stockholm, that kind of moment occurs one night every summer. I’ve had the opportunity to enjoy this for a few years and I love to invite my friends to join me to this, at surface, modest arrangement.

In a old boathouse, which has been standing on its place for so long that the whole building melts in to the landscape, some of Sweden´s best musicians gathers up and entertain for one night. They all live on their instrumental skills; this is just something they do for the joy of it.

The lineup differs, you’ll never know exactly who´s going to be represented but that´s just not of a matter. You can´t get it more Swedish then this! All the guests share tables, they sing along and as the evening passes you follow as the sun sets behind the stage.

You’ll get there by boat from Strömkajen or Strandvägen. Book your concert tickets ahead at the webpage mentioned, they help you with timetables.

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Finnhamn island | Bars, Music
Finnhamn (boat from Strandvägen) | Outside South/East | +46854246212
Once a year, call them!

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Image by Suzanna Schwarz

If you’re into a more alternative club scene, want to be the first one to spot new bands or simply love surrounding yourself with heavy clouds of cigarette smoke. Pluto offers a welcome break from the clean and somewhat sterile club scene of Stockholm.

Like many of the new underground clubs of this kind, you’ll find Pluto a little bit outside of the centre, in Trekanten, only a short walk from Liljeholmen, or a few stops with the tram.

Canned beer and wine is sold at the bar but that’s about it, so don’t go here if you’re desperate for food or snacks. Since this is a member club you need to register membership on their website, or pay a fee on your first visit.

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Kulturföreningen Pluto | Music | Membership fee from SEK 40
Lövholmsvägen 20 | Outside South/East | +46852507978
Fri – Sat 21:00 – late

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