Lucia concerts in Stockholm

Lucia concerts in Stockholm

Lucia has been a Swedish Christmas tradition since the end of the 18th century and is now one of the country's most popular and atmospheric celebrations. The festivities on and around the 13th December are associated with the darkest day of the year, saffron-spiced lussekatter Lucia buns and, of course, Saint Lucia herself, all dressed in white with a crown of candles. Each year, several Lucia processions, concerts and activities are arranged in Stockholm; follow our guide to the churches and concert halls where you can experience this very special celebration.

In this guide
  1. Lucia concerts
    1. Eric Ericsonhallen – Stockholm City Voices
    2. Skansen – Old-fashioned Lucia
    3. Oscarskyrkan – Traditional concert
    4. Berwaldhallen – Embrace the atmosphere
    5. Engelbrektskyrkan – From darkness to light
    6. Storkyrkan – Lucia celebrations in the Old Town
    7. Katarina Kyrka – Children's and youth choirs
    8. Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel – In the heart of the city
    9. Nordiska museet – A magical Lucia
    10. Stockholms stadshus – Lucia in the City Hall
    11. Berns – Lucia breakfast

Lucia concerts

Lucia concerts held in Stockholm

Eric Ericsonhallen

Stockholm City Voices

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.

  • When: 10 Dec, 3pm & 6.30pm
  • Price: 200-350 SEK

Skansen

Old-fashioned Lucia

Lucia is celebrated at Skansen over three days, in true traditional style. Celebrations are extra special this year as it marks the 130 year anniversary of Skansen's first Lucia procession. Enjoy atmospheric Lucia songs in Seglora church, and a major Lucia concert takes place on Saturday 9th on the Solliden stage. 

  • When: 9-10 Dec and 13 Dec
  • Price: 70-245 SEK

Oscarskyrkan

Traditional concert

Oscars Youth Choir will be putting on traditional and atmospheric Lucia concerts with well-known songs. The concert will be performed three times: on Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday - Lucia Day.

  • When: 9-10 Dec and 13 Dec
  • Price: 100-120 SEK

Berwaldhallen

Embrace the atmosphere

On the 10th 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. A concert filled with well-loved advent songs, modern favourites and a peaceful festive atmosphere.

  • When: 10 Dec, 4pm & 6pm
  • Price: From 120-430 SEK, children 60-215 SEK

Engelbrektskyrkan

From darkness to light

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.

  • When: 12-13 Dec
  • Price: 170-450 SEK

Storkyrkan

Lucia celebrations in the Old Town

The Lucia celebrations in the Old Town's Storkyrkan and St Jacobs churches draw in large crowds each year. The beloved Lucia songs are perfomed by various children's and youth choirs, among them the St Jacobs vocal ensemble and Storkyrkan's youth choir. Experience Storkyrkan's medieval mystique or the baroque splendour of St Jacobs church.

  • When: 9-10 and 12-13 Dec
  • Price: From 100-290 SEK

Katarina Kyrka

Children's and youth choirs

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.

  • When: 10 Dec and 13 Dec
  • Price: 70-140 SEK

Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel

In the heart of the city

The Lucia Gala takes place at the Waterfront, putting on a traditional celebration with music from Stockholm's Singers and music classes from Adolf Fredrik and Lilla Akademien. Sit back in the comfortable armchairs and enjoy atmospheric singing, framed by beautiful light processions on the stage and in the stands.

  • When: 10 Dec 2pm & 5.30pm 
  • Price: 140-420 SEK

Nordiska museet

A magical Lucia

The Nordic Museum embraces the magic of Christmas with a Lucia concert performed by Adolf Fredrik's music classes and the cello ensemble Lux. Enjoy the sonorous voices of children and young people in unison with strings in the magnificent Great Hall.

  • When: 15-16 Dec 7.30pm
  • Price: 325 SEK

Stockholms stadshus

Lucia in the City Hall

In the magnificent Blue Hall of Stockholm City Hall, some 250 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.  

  • When: 16-17 Dec
  • Price: from 180 SEK

Berns

Lucia breakfast

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.

  • When: 13 Dec 7 & 9am
  • Price: 485 SEK including breakfast 

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