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The Nobel Banquet

The banquet that follows the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony is held in the Blue Hall of Stockholm City Hall. Here, 1,300 guests in their formal best dine in a splendid setting. From the flower arrangements to the food, wine, dessert and divertissement - everything is meticulously planned to make the Nobel Banquet a memorable experience.

Nobel Banquet

The 2008 Nobel Banquet The Nobel Banquet has been held in the Blue Hall of Stockholm City Hall since 1934. Browse through a collection of photographs from the 2008 festivities.

Menus

Menus at the Nobel Banquet In the early years, "consommés" or clear soups like "Tortue Claire" were common starters. Find out here how the banquet menu has changed over time.

Tour of City Hall

Virtual Tour of the Stockholm City Hall The architect Ragnar Östberg was inspired by the palaces of the Renaissance and had the City Hall built around two "piazze" or squares.

The Nobel Banquet

List of all Nobel Laureates

Meet the founder of the Nobel Prize

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