Kägelbanan at Mosebacke ★ 4.1
$$sodermalmWed-Sat 21:00-03:00
Kägelbanan at Mosebacke in Stockholm's Södermalm runs indie club nights and live music inside the historic Södra Teatern complex; the rooftop terrace overlooks the Old Town skyline.
Tip: Most nights ticketed. The summer rooftop is a bar-only sit; the basement club runs autumn through spring.
Fasching ★ 4.5
$$norrmalmWed-Sat 19:00-01:00
Fasching on Kungsgatan in Stockholm's Norrmalm is the city's reference jazz club since 1977; international jazz bookings, late jam sessions and the smallest bar in town.
Tip: Two sets a night, 21:00 and 23:00. Tickets online; book the back-bar standing room for cheap entry.
Stampen ★ 4.2
$$gamla-stanWed-Sat 19:00-02:00
Stampen on Stora Nygatan in Stockholm's Gamla Stan has run a jazz and blues club in a 17th-century vault since 1968; live music Wednesday through Saturday, walking-distance from the Royal Palace.
Tip: No cover Wednesday through Friday before 21:00. Saturdays charge a small entry.
Debaser Strand ★ 4.2
$$hornstullConcert nights 19:00-03:00
Debaser Strand on Hornstulls Strand in Stockholm runs the city's live indie-rock and electronic venue; large concert room, ticketed events and the marketplace ferry-side terrace in summer.
Tip: Concerts ticketed by event. The summer outdoor stage runs free Sunday sets at Hornstulls Marknad.
Gröna Lund Concert Stage ★ 4.0
$$djurgardenConcert evenings May-September
Gröna Lund on Djurgården in Stockholm runs Sweden's largest summer concert programme; touring rock and pop acts on the park stage from May through September, included with park ticket.
Tip: Park ticket includes concerts. Use the season pass if you plan to come back; rides separate.
TAK Rooftop ★ 4.4
$$$norrmalmMon-Sun 17:00-01:00
TAK Rooftop on Brunkebergstorg in Stockholm's Norrmalm runs the city's most-cited rooftop bar; cocktail counter on the top floor of the Sven Harrys building, with Stureplan-style DJ nights.
Tip: Walk-in friendly. The greenhouse area (Unna) is the indoor sit for cold months.