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Cinema
It’s not always the right time to go out for a concert or a dance…
By: Redaktionen
Cinema and culture stage
Culture centre
Autumn in Gothenburg can mean wonderful days under cloudless skies and colourful leaves. It can…
By: Sebastian Frank
winter break activities
Feb 10–Mar 5
The area around the square Järntorget, and especially the four parallell streets Långgatorna, is a…
The first month of 2023 offers world-class film, music and sports! In addition, we list…
By: Emma Backman
The former ship-yard district on the northern banks of the river has been transformed into…
Music festival
Aug 10–12
Concert
Feb 4–Apr 22
Restaurant and nightclub
Planning your summer vacation, but not sure where to go? Let’s give you five good…
By: Maria Kopp
Archipelago, entertainment and shrimps
May 3–Sep 30
Show restaurant
Film festival
Jan 31–Feb 5
Linnéstaden, commonly known as Linné, is a laid-back neighourhood with plenty of local charm. By…
Walpurgis night or Valborg, on April 30, marks the beginning of spring in Sweden. This…
Kungsportsavenyen, commonly known as Avenyn, stretches from the bridge Kungsportsbron by the canal to Götaplatsen…
Art museum
Frihamnen, the free-port, is both a new and an old part of the city, located…
Art Tour
Jul 15–16
Exhibition
Jan 31–Mar 12
Art gallery
Art Gallery
Northeastern Gothenburg offers everything from walking in the wilderness to farm shops with locally produced…
Art Society
Cultural venue
Gothenburg’s autumn is a magical time! Something that always enhances an already exciting season are…
By: Ricky Sokhi
Children's Cultural Centre
Conference and banquet hall
This year may have started off with restrictions and cancelled shows, but now it’s finally…
Book fair
May 6–7
Restaurant and culture
Library
Nightclub
Leave the planning to us, all you need to do is follow the itinerary below…
By: Anders Storm
Club
City festival
Aug 31–Sep 3
Pub quizzes are a popular way to spend an evening, and there are plenty of…
Bar
Theatre
Consert
Feb 11–May 14
Majorna has turned in to a cultural hot spot with restaurants, bars and shops aplenty.…
Explore entertainment and fun stretching from sports to music, exhibitions and conferences. Go for a…
About performing arts
Jan 31–Dec 30
Mar 25–Apr 29
Contemporary theatre
Maritime museum
Jan 31–Jul 7
Jan 31 2023–Jan 7 2024
Photo exhibition
Historical exhibition
Whether you are passionate about traditional painting, avant-garde installations or just enjoy going to openings…
Shopping, horse shows, seminars
Feb 23–26
Design and crafts museum
Amusement park
gaming fun at Liseberg
Feb 13–19
Escape room
Bar, restaurant & boules
Crisp autumn and winter days are perfect for enjoying a relaxed atmosphere, while the summer…
Winter Break activities
Feb 14–18
Gothenburg is a great destination for families with small children. Here you’ll find Scandinavia’s largest…
Indoor activity centre
Music and family festival
August 5
International equestrian competitions
Jul 25–30
On September 1-4 it’s time for the Gothenburg Culture Festival! Visit the festival site at…
Culture festival
Jun 5–11
Gothenburg 400 years
Jun 2–5