Björk Vulnicura VR experience. Photo: OTHERWORLD
Scandinavian Culture Calendar – Where to go, what to see? It’s all happening here! Polar night, longing, and other blue hours (Until 20 December) Fittingly, for an exhibition that closes just shy of the year’s shortest day, Polar night, longing, and other blue hours explores the dark moments experienced by young Finns. The imagery on display fuses digital technology with 19th-century cyanotype sketching, featuring writings, drawings and selfies by young Helsinkites on a journey of self-exploration. 10am to 7pm, Monday to Saturday. Cultural Centre Caisa, Kaikukatu 4, 00530 Helsinki, Finland www.caisa.fi
ABBA: Super Troupers the Exhibition (Until 31 August 2020) The life and legacy of ABBA will go on display at the O2 Centre this month. 120 | Issue 131 | December 2019
Theatrical installations, such as getting to relive the legendary 1974 performance of Waterloo, are at the core of the exhibition. Lyrics, instruments and other artefacts are also on display to shed light on the iconic group’s backstory, including each individual member. The O2, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX, UK www.theo2.co.uk
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fuse classical music and festive tunes with northern Norway’s indigenous Sami soundscape. 9pm. The Arctic Cathedral, Hans Nilsens vei 41, 9020 Tromsdalen, Norway www.visittromso.no
Christmas and New Year’s concerts at the Arctic Cathedral (27 December - 1 January) Tromsø’s architectural gem provides a one-of-a-kind setting for three nights of musical festivities. The iconic 1960s building is famed for its striking glass paintings, a gigantic organ and exceptional acoustics. This year, the concerts
Polar Night, Longing, and Other Blue Hours.