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Join the party at the many festivals held year round in Gothenburg. Take in exciting sport events, listen to world class music or celebrate culture and diversity.

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Hard rock and metal festival
Gothenburg Rock Riot 2026
March 28
Place:Åby Arena
A picture of a large area with many people doing various experiments. A stage is visible in the background.
Popular science festival for everyone
The Gothenburg International Science Festival 2026
Apr 17–19
Place:Nordstan
A colourfully dressed woman dances in front of an audience during the Hanami celebration in Gothenburg Botanical Garden.
Japanese cherry blossom picnic
Hanami
April 19
Place:Gothenburg botanical garden
View of mountains and sky. Text: 2026 Kungsbacka Outdoor Festival.
Outdoor camp and festival
Kungsbacka Outdoor Festival 2026
April 25
Place:Naturum Fjärås Bräcka
a big crowd at Scandinavium
Country festival
West Coast Country Festival
May 9
Place:Scandinavium
Collage of artists performing at the festival.
New nostalgia festival
Walk In, Dance Out
May 15–16
Place:Ullevi Plaza
Rainbow flags held by the audience in front of a stage at the West Pride festival.
Pride festival
West Pride 2026
Jun 8–14
Place:Bananpiren
Midsummer celebration in a historic setting
Midsummer at Bohus Fortress
June 19
Place:Bohus fortress
A vibrant poster for the Butterfly Festival featuring two large fantasy characters with oversized butterfly wings, one silver and one yellow. They stand on floating grassy platforms against a blue sky, with the festival’s ornate gold-and-blue logo displayed prominently in the center.
Gothenburg’s new music festival
Butterfly Festival
Jun 26–27
Place:Bananpiren
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