Upcoming events

Motor-festival with extra everything
Gothenburg Classic Car Weekend

The premiere of Gothenburg Classic Car Weekend in Gothenburg on May 24–25, 2025.

Place:Anders Carlssons g 2
May24
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
May20
Market of plant-based delights
Vegan market in Gothenburg

Summer vibes at Grönsakstorget – local vendors and 100% plant-based.

Place:Grönsakstorget
May31
Somebody in the crow at West Pride, is holding a colourful umbrella
Culture festival
West Pride 2025

Each year the West Pride festival is held in Gothenburg. An art and culture festival that creates safe spaces for LGBTQI people and emphasizes norm-criticism and LGBTQI person’s lives.

Place:Gothenburg
Jun9

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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Summer in Gothenburg

Gothenburg is a fantastic summer destination! Discover its charming archipelago, enjoy freshly caught seafood, and soak up the city’s lively, laid-back atmosphere

Sights & Attractions

Gothenburg is filled with historic sites, majestic archipelago scenery and family-friendly museums.

Amazing bars, cafes and restaurants

Fresh seafood from the nearby sea, Scandinavia's finest craft beer, and the world's most famous cinnamon bun.

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.

Bus going down in a river
Guided bus tour
May 19–Sep 7
Place:Ocean Bus
the sculpture Anna, a large head of a woman
Summer- and sculpture exhibition
May 19–Sep 28
Place:Pilane Sculpture Park
Art Exhibition
May 19–Aug 31
Place:World of Volvo
Sölvi Helgason (Sólon Íslandus), Blómamynd í gulu ("Flowers in Yellow"), 1858–1895. Listasafn Íslands LÍ 9418.
Art and Design Exhibition
May 19–Sep 14
Place:Nordic Watercolour museum
boat in canal with passengers
Guided boat tour
May 19–Nov 2
Place:Paddan
World of Volvo from outside the building
Interactive exhibition
May 19–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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