If you are searching for info on the local music scene in Stockholm you have definitely found the right post. The best musical instrument stores in your area seem like the logical place for us to begin.
There will also be some different sections for where to buy guitars and the best drum shops will also be shared. While there is plenty of crossover between some lists we think we got the right spots in the right sections for you.
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Up next we will get into quality instrument repair shops near you because some reading this may need a piano tuned, a guitar repaired, or work done on other band instruments and there is somebody out there that can assist.
Then it will be time to pivot to the best music lessons for kids or adults. Following that we will give a shout out to the top stores for music lovers that sell vintage CD’s and records here.
We also think many of you will want to know about the best concert halls and live music venues while some others may prefer to visit bars and restaurants that have free live music around the city.
And we will get you out of here with the best festivals on the Stockholm music calendar. Stay with us til the end where you will find a map with the wide variety of stores and venues we are discussing pointed out.
Everyone reading this is welcome to look through more of our city guides around Europe for the region at that link.
Musical Instrument Stores In Stockholm
Some of the best musical instrument stores near you would be:
- Deluxe Music AB at Fridhemsgatan 40
- Brass Specialisten at Wallingatan 35
- Steinway Piano Gallery at Tegeluddsvägen 100
- Gottfrid Johansson at Tunnelbanehallen Hötorget
- Windcorp at Styrmansgatan 23
- Gear4music at Metallvägen 45A
- Jonas Näslund AB at Wallingatan 35
- Halkan’s Rock House at Noe Arksgränden 2
Deluxe Music AB sells string instruments in your area including electric and acoustic guitars, amps, bass amplifier, power units and microphones, keyboards, headphones, and cables.
Brass Specialisten is one of Sweden’s leading shops with a large range of instruments and accessories such as music stands, lighting stands, nozzle, lung trainer, and much more.
Steinway Piano Gallery sells high quality violins in addition to providing a large selection of new and used pianos including grand and upright styles. A wide range of instruments like flutes, trumpets, brass, saxophones, and much more are provided at Windcorp.
Gear 4 Music’s guitars, drums, pianos, and live sound and recording gear are also available online. Jonas Näslund AB is one of the premier woodwind shops in Sweden offering new and used saxophones, clarinets, flutes, and musical accessories as well as local repair services.
Halkan’s Rock House sells, buys, trades, and repairs most types of vintage electrical and acoustic string instruments and even handles various classic tube amplifiers and speaker cabinets.
Where To Buy Guitars
For all the guitars and accessories you need check out:
- Guitar People at Borgmästargatan 3
- Jam Guitars at Roslagsgatan 7
- Guitar Specialist at Sankt Eriksgatan 82
- These Go To 11 at Kocksgatan 17
- Twang at Katarina Bangata 25
- Guitar Geeks at Terrängvägen 17
For your repair and maintenance needs Guitar People offers some of the highest quality services plus they sell acoustic, classic, stylish, travel, and electric guitars while being a great place to buy custom instruments as well. Steel string acoustic guitars, violins, and pianos are the specialties of Jam Guitars.
Brazilian Rosewood, Gibson, Fender, Guild, Gretsch, and Martin are among the brands featured at Guitar Specialist. You can find a large selection of unique pedals and string instruments like electric and acoustic guitars at These Go To 11.
Twang buys and sells new and used guitars near you and even does repairs. Electric guitars and basses, amplifiers, effects pedals, strings, and accessories as well as repairs and other services are offered at Guitar Geeks.
Earlier we linked you to Deluxe Music, Gear 4 Music, and Halkan’s Rock House but we also need to mention them here in the Stockholm guitar stores section.
Drum Shops Near You
Slagverket at Södermannagatan 10 is a great place to buy used and vintage drums, skins, sets, cymbals, hardware, percussions, and other accessories.
Instrument Repairs
Instrument repairs in Stockholm are available at:
- In Sound at Gästrikegatan 1
- Gitarr Verkstan at Katarina Bangata 65
- Westerberg Guitars at Hammarby Fabriksväg 41
In Sound specializes in the local repair and maintenance of digital and analog instruments, speakers, microphones, and sound systems. Westberg Guitars does repairs, adjustments, and restorations and sells both electric and acoustic guitars for beginners, hobbyists, and professionals.
Music Lessons
Level up by taking lessons at a music school in your area:
- Rockskolan at Malmskillnadsgatan 49
- Skandinaviska Musikskolan at Bobergsgatan 11
- Martin Agren at Lindhagensgatan 51
Many people take classes in piano, drums, bass, guitar and vocals, songwriting, music production, and live production at Rockskolan.
Some of the lessons offered at Skandinaviska Musikskolan include string, cello, guitar, singing, and occasional piano which are taught based on the values of the Scandinavian culture.
For many years Martin Ågren has been teaching private guitar lessons in your area in several different contexts to children aged 8 years old and above, youth, adults, and pensioners.
CD & Record Stores
Check out all kinds of vintage CD’s and records at these local stores for music lovers:
- Vintage Violence Record Store at Kindstugatan 9
- Mickes Serier CD & Vinyl at Långholmsgatan 20
- Stockholms Serie & Skivhandel at Sveavägen 104
- De Bengan at Drottninggatan 20
- Nostalgipalatset at Sankt Eriksgatan 101
- MJ Retro at Hornsgatan 153
- Sound Pollution at Stora Nygatan 18
- Record Mania at Östgötagatan 2
Prog, psych, metal, kraut, jazz, and wave on CD’s, cassettes, and vinyl are sold at Vintage Violence Record Store. Small and large batches of vinyl records near you in all genres, CD’s, DVD films, and comic books are offered at Mickes Serier CD and Vinyl.
Stockholms Serie and Skivhandelone is a good place to buy new and used vinyl records, CD’s, DVD’s, US and SWE comic books, and memorabilia. For over 30 years Bengans has been providing discs including pop, blues, country, electronic, and so much more.
Lots of vintage toys, movies, music posters, and vinyl records in all genres are available at Nostalgipalatset. Rock, hard rock, jazz, new wave, punk, indie, hip hop, reggae, soul, and country are some of the genres offered at MJ Retro.
A collection of jazz, rock, soul, funk, disco, psych, prog, Latin, Brazilian, African, house, and reggae LP’s, 12’s and 7 inch vinyl can be found at Record Mania.
Stockholm Live Music Venues
Seeing a concert at Stockholm live music venues is always a good time:
- Stockholm Concert Hall at Hötorget 8
- Musik Valvet at Svartmangatan 27
- Nalen at Regeringsgatan 74
At Stockholm Concert Hall you can watch and listen to orchestral, chamber, jazz, and world music with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Live local classical, jazz, and folk music concerts are held at Musik Valvetis.
Nalen is an elegant 19th century building and Swedish restaurant that is also used for concerts, conferences, work meetings, and parties.
Restaurants With Live Music
You can take a date or a group of friends to these restaurants with live music:
- Sta Clara Restaurant at Lilla Nygatan 17
- Glenn Miller Café at Brunnsgatan 21A
- Snow White Bar & Restaurant at Ringvägen 147
- Smaksak at Götgatan 67
S:ta Clara Restaurant participates in the Stockholm jazz festival every year in addition to offering Swedish and central European food and beverages, craft and commercial, wines, and non alcoholic alternatives.
Live jazz performances are hosted at Glenn Miller Café where they also serve Moules frites, creme brulée, and other French delicacies. Smaksak is one of the go to places for traditional Köttbullar, affordable beer, and electronic music.
Bars With Live Music
There are also some bars that play live music around town:
- Erlands at Gästrikegatan 1
- The Liffey at Stora Nygatan 40
The Liffey is famous for its live music in Stockholm as well as their friendly atmosphere, vast beer selection, and great food plus they serve a wide range of traditional pub dishes with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options.
Music Festivals In Your Area
Have as much fun as you can at one of these music festivals near you:
- Early Music Festival in Early June
- Lollapalooza in Early August
- Stockholm Jazz Festival in Mid-October
The Early Music Festival is one of the largest events for baroque, renaissance, and medieval music in the Nordic countries. Lollapalooza is one of the best events in the Nordics and one of the 10 largest Lollapalooza festivals in the world.
In the past we have also discussed the top:
- Live Music Venues In Oslo
- Live Music Venues In Helsinki
- Live Music Venues In Saint Petersburg
- Live Music Venues In Copenhagen
Enjoy The Stockholm Local Music Scene
We tried to cover everything as quickly and as well as possible for you on this page. After reading about the best musical instrument stores, drum and guitar shops, instrument repair services, classes and lessons, vintage CD and record stores, concert halls and other live music venues near you like bars and restaurants, and the best festivals in the region you should have a much better understanding of what is available.
And anyone that made it this far might just know a little bit about the local music scene themself and if so feel free to tell us what we got wrong in the comments or share your own thoughts. Now it is time for you to go enjoy the music in Stockholm.