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70;
www.ticnet.se
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is a frequently used online ticket outlet for big concerts and sporting
events.
GAY & LESBIAN STOCKHOLM
Stockholm is a dazzling spot for queer travellers. Sweden's legendary open-mindedness
makes homophobic attitudes rare, and party-goers of all persuasions are welcome in any
bar or club. As a result, Stockholm doesn't really have a gay district, although you'll find
most of the queercentric venues in Södermalm and Gamla Stan. For club listings and
events, pick up a free copy of street-press magazine QX,found at many clubs, shops and
cafes around town. Its website (
www.qx.se
) is more frequently updated and has listings in
English. QXalso produces a free, handy Gay Stockholm Map, available at the tourist of-
08-50 16
29 50;
www.rfsl.se/stockholm
; Sveavägen 59;
Rådmansgatan) is another good source of in-
formation, with a library and cafe to boot.
Good bars and clubs include the following:
plats 19; 5pm-midnight Wed & Thu, to 5am Fri-Sun) This is a perennial Sunday-night favourite
- two crowded dance floors, drag shows and schlager-loving crowd. It's all aboard a
docked old royal yacht (now open five nights a week, in a new spot on Söder
Mälarstrand).
6pm-1am Wed-Sat; Mariatorget) This establishment is a particular hit with down-to-earth
guys, with a low-key, publike ambience.
Sun; Gamla Stan) In Gamla Stan, this is Stockholm's premier gay bar-restaurant, with
mock-baroque touches and a civilised salon vibe.
Live Music
Stockholm's music scene is active and varied. On any one night you can catch emerging
indie acts, edgy rock, blues and Balkan pop. Jazz and blues have a particularly strong pres-
ence, with several legendary venues saxing it up and an annual jazz festival held in mid-
July.
