Lucia concerts in Stockholm

Stockholm City Voices are back. This year they're holding a sparkling Lucia concert and Christmas show at beautiful Eric Ericsonhallen. Walk out to Skeppsholmen in the winter darkness and get into the Christmas spirit with old and new favourites. You can buy festive snacks in the interval.

In Stockholm's open-air museum and zoo, Lucia is celebrated over three days, in a traditional way. At Seglora church, you can enjoy atmospheric Lucia songs, in the Ordenhus, they celebrate as they did in the 1920s, and the entire area is serenaded by the children's Lucia train, which starts at the Lill-Skansen stage and then parades out into the park.

At Oscarskyrkan, Oscar's Mini choirs and the Children and Youth Choirs invite you to traditional and atmospheric Lucia concerts featuring well-known songs. The concerts will be performed on four occasions: two on Lucia Day itself, on Saturday and Sunday, with the latter two particularly aimed at families with younger children.

On the 8th of December, Berwaldhallen puts on a classic Lucia celebration with a harmonious atmosphere for the whole family. They promise traditional, well-loved advent and Lucia songs along with contemporary favourites, sung by Nacka music students and the vocal group Riltons Vänner. A concert filled with well-loved advent songs, modern favourites and a peaceful festive atmosphere.

Take part in a classic Lucia concert which begins with the church in complete darkness with deep baritones and medieval music mixed with ancient herding songs and choral music. Lucia and her attendants then enter the church singing traditional Lucia songs and spreading light. The concert is performed by Engelbrektskyrkan's award-winning youth choir.

At Kungsholms Church, Lucia begins with an atmospheric morning concert performed by the Stockholm Music Gymnasium. In the evening, there's a traditional Lucia procession with the Västermalm Parish girls' and boys' choir as well as the Cantate Chamber Choir. The beautiful 17th-century church adds something special to the atmosphere.

The Lucia celebrations in the Old Town's Storkyrkan draw in large crowds each year. The beloved Lucia songs are performed by various children's and youth choirs, among them the St Jacobs vocal ensemble and Storkyrkan's chamber choir. Experience Storkyrkan's medieval mystique and advent magic.

The Social Sign welcomes all Lucia celebrants to a cosy morning with a hotel breakfast, mulled wine, and gingerbread biscuits. During breakfast, the hotel will be visited by a traditional Lucia procession that offers delightful singing.

At Sofia Church in Södermalm, there will be two different Lucia concerts. First up are the parish's children's choirs and the female choir Cantores Sofiae performing on 7 December, and on Lucia day itself there will be a Christmas play and Lucia procession with the church's children- and youth choirs. All proceeds from the latter concert will go to Act Svenska church and their work to strengthen girls' rights.

The Ljusgården courtyard at NK department store will welcome Lucia and her entourage on the 13th of December. It will be a traditional procession with songs that spread warmth and light in the winter darkness. Take the opportunity to check out the store's Christmas displays, and perhaps buy a gift or two.

Beautiful Katarina Church in Södermalm is putting on an atmospheric concert with the parish's children's and youth choirs spreading light and warmth in the December darkness.

Östermalm restaurant Aristo will be visited by the choir Fab Fifteen, bringing warmth and a delightful mix of Lucia songs, Christmas tunes, and other atmospheric pieces. Book a table and combine the Lucia celebration with dinner, or drop by the bar and enjoy the singing with a drink in hand.

Experience an enchanting Lucia procession at Berns while enjoying a luxurious breakfast buffet. The Lucia celebration is traditional, with classic songs such as Staffan Stalledräng and Hosiana Davids son. Tables are booked via the website.

Forsgrénska Badet invites you to a slightly different Lucia procession – namely a swimming one. The children and young people of the Neptune Swimming Club's Synchronised Swimming Section will be providing the Lucia spirit, in the form of a swimming train with live candles and an artistic swimming show. A bit unusual but oh so atmospheric.

Bank Hotels restaurant Bonnie's celebrates Lucia in the morning and evening, featuring a traditional Lucia procession that spreads Christmas magic in the grand dining room. Enjoy a luxurious breakfast or a specially prepared three-course dinner accompanied by classic Lucia songs. The Lucia celebration is popular, so be sure to book a table in advance. 

The Lucia gala takes place at Filadelfiakyrkan, inviting you to a traditional celebration with court singer Elin Rombo, as well as Stockholm Singers, Adolf Fredrik's music classes, Stockholm Concert Orchestra, and conductor Bo Aurehl. The church's acoustics add a touch of extra Christmas magic to the atmospheric setting. 

Haymarket kicks off Luciadagen with tradition, Christmas magic and a delightful breakfast. In the hotel's restaurant Paul's, a Lucia breakfast is served in a cosy atmosphere to the sounds of the Lucia procession's songs. Table reservations are recommended.

In the magnificent Blue Hall of Stockholm City Hall, some 300 music students from Stockholm Music gymnasium and Kungsholmen gymnasium will be putting on a glittering Lucia performance. They'll be singing traditional Lucia songs as well as international Christmas music in historic surroundings.  

In preparation for Lucia, the Lilla choir will make a traditional and highly anticipated guest appearance at Folkoperan. It will be a mix of classic Christmas and Lucia songs alongside newer variations, as well as a small star performance. The celebrated choir has conducted concert tours both in and outside Sweden, including a rapturous Lucia concert in a packed Notre Dame in Paris in 2016.

If you want to celebrate Lucia in a slightly different way, you can spend the 13th of December at Nopo 1988, where K-pop and Korean food meet for an unforgettable evening. Just drop in and order dinner in the form of bulgogi, kimchi jeon, or something else delicious, and then enjoy the live show performed by the K-pop choir.

At Fotografiska, on the edge of Stadsgårdskajen, Lucia is celebrated with a Christmas concert featuring well-loved carols, pop songs, and beautiful hymns that create a truly cosy festive atmosphere. The music is performed by artists Vera Vinter and Stockholm Strings, and the repertoire includes, among others, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Silent Night, and Christmas Song from Finnmarken. So there won't be a traditional Lucia procession, but there will certainly be plenty of Christmas spirit nonetheless. 

French-inspired Brasserie Makalös invites you to a festive Lucia breakfast this year. In swanky surroundings right next to Kungsträdgården, you can enjoy a generous breakfast with everything from croissants and smoothies to salmon and pickled herring, while the classic Lucia songs are performed by the vocal ensemble Vinterljus. It doesn't get much cosier than this to start Lucia Day.

Högalid Church there will be putting on several different Lucia celebrations: Lucia in the city with Adolf Fredrik's music classes in Farsta, Children's Lucia with Högalid's mini choir and children's choir, as well as a Melodious Lucia procession with Högalid's girls' choir and boys' choir. In other words, something for both big and small Lucia celebrants. 

The Tram Museum in Norra Djurgårdsstan celebrates Lucia with the concert Hjulstämning, performed by Lidingö Chamber Choir and Nacka Music Classes. As well as singing and plenty of Christmas spirit, there will be traditional Lucia treats and wine with snacks. Take the opportunity to explore the museum's exhibitions before the Lucia procession arrives.