21 Dec 2024
Gröna Lund
Concerts Music

Darin shines like the superstar he is

One of Swedish pop’s biggest names, Darin, played at Gröna Lund on a warm September evening and gave the crowd exactly what they wanted. The Swedish-Kurdish pop phenomenon Darin Zanyar had his breakthrough on the first season of Swedish Idol all the way back in 2004, finishing second (but pretty much nobody remembers the winner). […]

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Sam Smith puts on a dazzling display of emotions

British soul and pop singer Sam Smith was back in Stockholm for a summer show at Gröna Lund, and the audience was mesmerized by his vocals and powerful ballads, not caring much for the British-type weather of drizzling rain. Sam Smith broke out on the international stage in 2014 with their debut album, which included […]

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Carola’s star power on full display at Grönan

Legendary Swedish singer Carola played to a large audience at Gröna Lund and showed once more why she has been a superstar of the Swedish music scene for decades. Carola of course had her breakthrough at the tender age of 16 back in 1983 winning Melodifestivalen, which means she has now entertained the Swedes for […]

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A dose of nostalgia with Alphaville

German synth-pop legends Alphaville played at Gröna Lund and pulled a crowd consisting of both nostalgia buffs, who know their music from their youth in the 1980s, and the younger generation, who may have found them through the viral TikTok success of Forever Young. Alphaville has of course been a significant force in the new […]

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Timbuktu brings his message home with his beats and rhymes

One of Sweden’s most influential hip hop artists, Timbuktu, played a well-attended show at Gröna Lund, and we were there to capture the moments. Timbuktu, or Jason Diakité has released 10 solo albums and been awarded with multiple Grammis and P3 Guld awards. He is known for exploring themes of identity, social justice and multiculturalism […]

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Eleine brings metal mayhem to Stockholm

Eleine is a Swedish symphonic metal band known for their powerful blend of dynamic sound, soaring vocals, crushing guitar riffs and symphonic arrangements. We were there, when they played at Gröna Lund. Fronted by the charismatic lead vocalist Madeleine Liljestam, Eleine‘s music explores many different themes like strength, darkness and resilience. The band’s discography includes […]

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Mando Diao rocks Gröna Lund with electrifying performance

Last night, the iconic Swedish rock band Mando Diao delivered an unforgettable performance at Gröna Lund, Stockholm’s historic amusement park. With the scenic backdrop of the city lights and a sea of fans filling the park, the band demonstrated why they remain one of Sweden’s most beloved musical acts. The night was full of highlights, […]

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In Pictures: Lastkaj 14 at Gröna Lund

The raw and gritty Swedish punk band Lastkaj 14 played at Gröna Lund’s small stage and we have the pictures for you. Lastkaj 14 have been around since 2003 and they are known for their energetic music and politically charged lyrics. Their genre is known as trallpunk — tralla being Swedish for a lilting and […]

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A fond tradition: Lisa Miskovsky on the small stage of Gröna Lund

Lisa Miskovsky played the small stage at Gröna Lund again, and I can count it as my fourth time seeing her on that venue, so it has become a fond tradition over the years. Lisa herself called it one of her favorite places to play, and it’s easy to believe her. Lisa Miskovsky has been […]

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Olivia Lobato brings the pop fans to Grönan

Main pop girl Olivia Lobato played the smaller stage at Gröna Lund and pulled quite a crowd – plenty of young pop girlies, but really people of all ages that enjoy her melodic ballads and smooth rhythms. The 20-year-old pop star was born in Tyresö right outside of Stockholm, but spent a big part of […]

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