No kids, or just want ideas for things to do as a couple? Nicola Foleher has hand-picked the choicest events for adults this festive season.
A Christmas show and a meal
Where: Cinco nightclub – Skellefteå
When: Saturday, December 9, at 18:00
Cost: 795sek per person
Enjoy a festive evening with a three course meal, a glass of bubbly and a Christmas show. Doors open at 18:00 for what promises to be a fun and entertaining evening.
Book with William at [email protected] or Desiree at [email protected]
A night of improv, in English
Where: Sara kulturhus
When: Friday, December 8, at 19:00 (Bar and food available from 17:00)
Cost: 255sek, youth (up to 26 years)/student: 185sek
Ho, ho, ho. How about an evening of comedy to get you chortling like Santa? Improv is improvised comedy with a great deal of input from the audience. Bring a friend or two, grab something delicious to eat and drink from the bar, and get ready to have fun. And it’s in English!
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Back to the 80s
Where: Sara kulturhus
When: Thursday, December 7, at 19.30
Cost: 650sek
Greatest 80s is a blast from the past, with hits performed by the artists who topped the charts back in the day! As the tour takes place before Christmas, there will be a few Christmas songs popping up too! Various artists will perform their hits both of Swedish and international fame including Katrina from Katrina and the Waves. Drinks and light snacks are served in the Södra foyer 45 minutes before the show starts.
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A night of Christmas music
Where: Sara kulturhus
When: Wednesday, December 13, at 19:00 – 21:00
Cost: 860sek
Following on from last year’s successful event, Weeping Willows and Lisa Nilsson will sing together again this Christmas, accompanied by strings and brass sections. A magical evening is promised. Drinks and light snacks are served in the Södra foyer 45 minutes before the concert begins.
Wine tasting
Where: Kork wine bar, Skellefteå
When: Saturday, December 16, at 15:00
Cost: 395sek
Get yourself feeling jolly and merry by sipping on four different wines along with a few tasty snacks. The theme for this event is wines from the USA, and it’s all served in great surroundings.
Book via [email protected]
The Soul of Christmas
Where: Sara kulturhus
When: Thursday, December 14, at 19:00
Cost: 755sek
Last year’s edition of The Soul of Christmas was a real smash hit with sold-out concerts around the country. This time, Samuel Ljungblahd brings new guests – Sandviken Big Band and Sarah Dawn Finer. It will be a Christmas concert with Motown-scented soul, gospel, jazz and Christmas classics.