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Christmas market in the amusement park
Christmas at Liseberg Park

On November 16, the gates to Christmas at Liseberg Park will open. An enchanting and snow-proof winter wonderland that will last longer than ever before, all the way until December 29.

Place:Liseberg amusement park
Dec4
Lucia Celebration
Gothenburg’s Lucia with Lucia parade from World of Volvo

Beautiful choral singing, sparkling lights, and a magical atmosphere on Avenyn and Götaplatsen in Gothenburg.

Place:Götaplatsen 4, Göteborg
Dec13
Exhibition
Ilon Wikland’s visual worlds. Fairytales, adventures and everyday life

Ilon Wikland is one of Sweden’s most beloved illustrators. Born in Estonia in 1930, she came to Sweden as a 14-year-old, starting on her path as an illustrator at an early age.

Place:Gothenburg Museum of Art
Dec3
Christmas market
Christmas in Haga old town

Finally time for the Christmas market in Haga!

Place:Haga Nygata 19, Göteborg
Dec7
old gadgets are lined up
Design exhibition
Design Stories

Everything from the mobile phone in your pocket to the T-shirt you have on or even the font in this text is a result of design. The exhibition Design Stories showcases over 500 objects from the mid-1800s to today.

Place:The Röhsska Museum
Dec3
Mini-festival
Första lördan

Experience the vibrant pulse of Västra Nordstan at Första lördan, a monthly event held on the first Saturday of every month!

Place:Kronhusparken
Dec7
Christmas markets, family fun and more
Kronhusjul 2024

Enjoy a wonderful mix of activities! The joy of Christmas fills every corner in and around Kronhuset, from November 29 to December 22.

Place:Kronhuset
Dec2
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There’s always something going on in Gothenburg. In our popular events calendar, you'll find a great variety of events on the city’s stages, arenas and parks.

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Jazz concert
GJO: Jazz@Park Lane – Peter Asplund “The Christmas Feeling”
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Place:Park Lane
Jazz Concert.
Vibrant with Nacka Forum
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Place:Gothenburg Concert Hall
Christmas markets, family fun and more
Kronhusjul 2024
Dec 2–22
Place:Kronhuset
Art exhibition via mobile phone
Reflections in Kungsparken
Dec 2 2024–Feb 16 2025
Place:Kungsparken
Alfie surrounded by a lot of Christmas gifts
Christmas break activities
Christmas fun at Alfie Atkins Cultural House
Dec 2 2024–Jan 12 2025
Place:Alfie Atkins’ Cultural Centre
Christmas spirit in central Gothenburg
Christmas Market at Gustaf Adolf’s Torg
Dec 2–22
Place:Gustaf Adolfs Torg
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