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Film festival
Oct 23–28
Culture centre
The area around the square Järntorget, and especially the four parallell streets Långgatorna, is a…
By: Redaktionen
Cinema and culture stage
Celebrate your love in Gothenburg! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we asked Gothenburgers…
Film and concert
November 5
Autumn in Gothenburg can mean wonderful days under cloudless skies and colourful leaves. It can…
By: Sebastian Frank
Cinema
film screening
Nov 4–5
Concert venue, bar and nightclub
September offers a cultural extravaganza, numerous concerts, a grand anniversary celebration, a marathon around the…
By: Emma Backman
Linnéstaden, commonly known as Linné, is a laid-back neighourhood with plenty of local charm. By…
Outdoor arena
Bar, nightclub, concerts
Northeastern Gothenburg offers everything from walking in the wilderness to farm shops with locally produced…
St. Lucia concert
Dec 9–13
Walpurgis night or Valborg, on April 30, marks the beginning of spring in Sweden. This…
Concert at Lorensbergsteatern
October 17
World-famous concert hall
Frihamnen, the free-port, is both a new and an old part of the city, located…
Culture festival
October 27
Exhibition
Oct 3 2023–Jan 7 2024
Art museum
Photo exhibition
Art gallery
Art Society
The neighbourhood where student life meets the art world. The School of Business and Economics…
Contemporary art project
Oct 3–19
Light exhibition
Oct 6–Nov 5
Festival for comic lovers
Oct 26–29
Conference and banquet hall
Literature
Oct 11–Nov 28
Gothenburg’s autumn is a magical time! Something that always enhances an already exciting season are…
Are you going to visit the Gothenburg Book Fair this autumn? We’ve put together your…
By: Ines Santos
In the summer of 2023, Gothenburg celebrates 400 years and begins the celebration with the…
Cultural center
Restaurant and culture
Bar
Concert
October 25
October 4
Pub quizzes are a popular way to spend an evening, and there are plenty of…
Leave the planning to us, all you need to do is follow the itinerary below…
Kungsportsavenyen, commonly known as Avenyn, stretches from the bridge Kungsportsbron by the canal to Götaplatsen…
Club
Show, music, dance
After a day among the cosy streets in the Haga neighbourhood, shopping in the city…
Show
Oct 6–Nov 4
Synchronized skating competition
Jan 25–28 2024
Theatre
Archipelago and show
Oct 3–Nov 30
Contemporary theatre
Show, Christmas buffet
Nov 16–Dec 16
There are many amazing ways to celebrate New year’s eve in Gothenburg. Enjoy a fancy…
On September 1-4 it’s time for the Gothenburg Culture Festival! Visit the festival site at…
Shopping, horse shows, seminars
Feb 22–25 2024
Contemporary art
In the summer of 2023, June 2–September 3, we welcome people of Gothenburg and visitors…
Boats and sea life
Feb 3–11 2024
Historical exhibition
Gothenburg is an amazing summer city! Come here and explore idyllic archipelago islands, freshly caught…
Indoor activity centre
Amusement park
Bar, restaurant & boules
Historic Tram ride
Horror in the amusement park
Oct 3 2023–Jan 31 2024
Entertainment is the key word of the Event District. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast, a…
Gothenburg is a great destination for families with small children. Here you’ll find Scandinavia’s largest…
Lego festival
Oct 21–22
Christmas in the archipelago
Dec 2–3
Festival
Oct 27–28
Jan 26–Feb 4 2024