Upcoming events

A horse and a rider jumping a obstacle.
Equestrian competitions
Gothenburg Horse Show 2026

Expect a true celebration of horses and spectacular competition days as the world’s best riders and an enthusiastic audience fill Scandinavium.

Place:Scandinavium
Feb18
A Liseberg rabbit and a family with children sitting by the ice rink, tying their skates.
Children’s winter activities
Winter in Kaninlandet

Kaninlandet is now open every weekend, all year round!

Place:Liseberg amusement park
Feb21
An astronaut floating inside the aquarium at Universeum.
Theme weeks
Space weeks at Universeum

Space – closer than you think. Some adventures don’t require long journeys. From November 28 all the way through to the winter sports holiday, Universeum’s programme is filled with extra space-themed activities.

Place:Universeum
Feb16
Visitors to NHL Hockey Day.
Hockey festival in city centre
Hockey Day in Sweden 2026 Gothenburg

Hockey Day in Sweden returns to Sweden for the second time, with this year’s event taking place in Gothenburg on February 27–28.

Place:Bältespännarparken
Feb27
Hans Zimmer
Concert, iconic film music
Hans Zimmer Live

Hans Zimmer reaches The Next Level – and is bringing Europe along! The multiple Oscar® and Grammy® winner is returning to Europe, and Gothenburg will experience the show as well. In March 2026, it will come to Scandinavium!

Place:Scandinavium
Mar6
Concert at Scandinavium
Eros Ramazzotti

For the first time in over 25 years, one of Italy’s greatest voices returns to the stage in Gothenburg. On 8 March 2026, Eros Ramazzotti takes over Scandinavium.

Place:Scandinavium
Mar8
En stor röd hjärtskulptur på en snötäckt mark vid Stora Hamnkanalen i Göteborg.

Embrace the unique Gothenburg vibe

Famous for Volvo, magical archipelago islands and world class seafood, Gothenburg is the largest non-capital in the Nordics and located on the beautiful west coast of Sweden.

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Gothenburg archipelago

Discover The Gothenburg archipelago, a place for both tranquillity and activities, all year round.

Gothenburg for the whole family

Gothenburg is an absolutely wonderful city for children, families, and our four-legged friends. Here, we've gathered the best experiences and activities for the little ones, along with the city's many family-friendly restaurants and hotels.

Happening today

8 events

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.

Illustration of Alfie and Viktor
Winter break activities
Feb 16–Mar 1
Place:Alfie Atkins’ Cultural Centre
Several children are inside a long, dark corridor filled with vertical lines of light forming an interactive light installation. One child in the foreground touches the wall while others walk and play further down the hallway. The environment feels futuristic and playful, encouraging movement, exploration, and curiosity.
Head into space
Feb 16–Mar 8
Place:Universeum
An astronaut floating inside the aquarium at Universeum.
Theme weeks
Feb 16–Mar 8
Place:Universeum
Austronaut walking on the moon
World of Volvo: Photo Exhibition
Feb 16–Mar 15
Place:World of Volvo
A world of illusions
Feb 16–Nov 21
Place:Paradox Museum Gothenburg
A display stand with models of Volvo vehicles.
Exhibition of Volvo Scale Models
Feb 16–Dec 30
Place:World of Volvo

Day trips

Explore the picturesque archipelago islands, visit the region’s beautiful castles, or hike along the scenic trails.

Neighbourhoods in Gothenburg

Must-see neighbourhoods, bustling shopping streets and former working class areas teeming with creativity – discover more of Gothenburg.

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