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.

At Stockholm's very own open-air museum and zoo, Lucia is celebrated over two days, in the traditional manner. In Seglora Church, you can enjoy atmospheric Lucia concerts with Stockholm Music Gymnasium, Stockholm University Choir, and En Kör. In the Order House, the celebrations are reminiscent of the 1920s, with children from Spektrum Choir performing Lucia concerts. The concerts are included in the day ticket or annual pass, and the number of places is limited.

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, and two the weekend before, with the latter two particularly aimed at families with younger children.

On the 7th 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 guest artist Bo Sundström. A concert filled with well-loved advent songs, modern favourites and a peaceful festive atmosphere.

Experience a traditional Lucia concert known as "Good evening, gentlemen!" This year, Adolf Fredrik Girls' Choir will perform at Engelbrekt Church, promising a truly atmospheric evening filled with clear voices and twinkling lights.

At Kungsholms Church, Lucia is celebrated with a traditional Lucia concert and atmospheric songs performed by the Cantate Chamber Choir and the Ulrika Eleonora Girls' Choir. The beautiful 17th-century church adds that little extra to the atmosphere.

The magnificent Great Hall at Nordiska Museet becomes even more splendid when Lucia and her procession spread festive cheer and musical joy. This year, Adolf Fredrik's music classes and the Lux string quartet will be offering a mix of children's voices, resonant youth choirs, and atmospheric melodies. Combine with a winter walk in Djurgården for an extra cosy feeling.

At the Clarion Hotel Sign, Lucia is celebrated on 12th December with a cosy breakfast featuring a Lucia procession. From 6.30 to 9.30am, you can enjoy treats from the breakfast buffet as well as gingerbread cookies and mulled wine, and at 7.30am, Lucia performs alongside her attendants and star boys. Places are limited, so pre-booking your ticket is recommended.

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.

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 6 December, and on Lucia day itself there will be a Christmas play and Lucia procession with the church's children- and youth choirs. 

On Lucia Day, Nalen's jazz brunch will be visited by a Lucia procession that serenades the historic Stora Salen with sweet music. There will also be jazz music performed by the restaurant's big band while guests enjoy brunch served to the table, featuring dishes such as tacos in lettuce leaves with chickpea croquettes, cold-smoked salmon with hollandaise and poached egg on brioche, and several desserts. Of course, both cocktails and bubbles will be available for those who wish to toast with something festive.

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.

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 all day, featuring a traditional Lucia procession that spreads Christmas magic in the grand dining room. Enjoy a luxurious breakfast, brunch 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 historic Grand Hôtel transforms into a magical Christmas world in December, featuring a magnificent Christmas tree, festive buffet, and no fewer than four Lucia processions on 13th December that spread a little extra light and warmth. The procession moves throughout the hotel, filling the various lounges with song and Christmas spirit. The experience culminates in the evening with a Lucia concert held in the Winter Garden alongside the festive buffet. To participate in the Lucia procession at the Grand Hôtel, you can book a table for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Åhléns City will be visited by the children's choir PopKids on Lucia Day, as they move through the department store with their traditional Lucia procession. It will be an enchanted moment filled with light and Christmas joy, and as if the carolling wasn't enough, Santa will also be there to receive wish lists from well-behaved children.

On Lucia Day, you can experience a beautiful and atmospheric Lucia concert with the Stockholm Independent Choir in the heart of Kungsträdgården in Stockholm. Take a break from Christmas shopping, grab something hot to drink, andrelax on one of the benches in the winter darkness – the choir will perform both classic Lucia songs and samples from their own indie pop arrangements.

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.  

At Klara Church, you can enjoy Lucia music while contributing to a good cause. On 12th December, a Lucia concert will be held, with ticket proceeds going to the #clarawinters campaign, which aims to help the most vulnerable in society. The Lucia celebration features both classic and modern elements, and of course, a lot of warmth and hope. Festive treats will also be served outside the entrance.

At Brasserie Hötorget, Lucia is celebrated with a slightly cheeky brunch upstairs, where the Lucia procession is replaced by a DJ. There will also be fridges filled with cold drinks, hearty brunch dishes, and of course, an extra festive atmosphere. The Lucia brunch starts at midday and lasts (if all goes as the brasserie hopes and expects) until very late.

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. It doesn't get much cosier than this to start Lucia Day.

The award-winning vocal ensemble En Kör invites you to Lucia concerts at Gustaf Adolf's Church in Östermalm on both 11 and 12 December. The concerts are a tribute to the Swedish Lucia tradition, featuring a traditional Lucia procession, beloved Swedish Christmas music, and selected gems from around the world.

Essinge Church is hosting a Lucia concert specifically tailored for families with very young children. On 15th December, children and their adults can join the procession and sing classic Lucia and Christmas songs together – preferably dressed in traditional Lucia gowns. Afterwards, there will be refreshments.