Music & concerts

The iconic Ullevi arena, the world-renowned Way Out West festival, the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, and the heavy metal movement known as “The Gothenburg Sound” – Gothenburg offers fantastic music and concerts all year round.

Hi-fi and music fair
Amused By Tech
October 17
Place:Clarion Hotel Karlatornet
Jazz concert
corto.alto (UK)
October 17
Place:Nefertiti
Explosive, melodic rock concert
Black Paisley(S) & Hartmann(DE)
October 17
Place:Vasagatan 9, Göteborg
Piano concert
Jonas Olsson – Lachenmann
October 18
Place:Atalante
Classical music concert
Carl Orff: Carmina Burana
October 18
Place:Carl Johans kyrka
Concert with Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
October 19
Place:Scandinavium
Early music concert
Evening Song – The Masterpieces by Simone Vesi
Oct 21–22
Place:Christinae kyrka
Jazz concert
Myles Sanko (UK) 2026
October 22
Place:Nefertiti
Two musical worlds, one evening
Inauguration evening – Planeta Festival
October 22
Place:Blå Stället

Event and sports indoor arena
Scandinavium
Scandinavium is Gothenburg’s well-known indoor arena for sporting events, concerts, shows and international championships with a capacity of up to 14,000 people. Its central location means hotels, restaurants and public transport are always close at hand.
Culture and event venue
Surr Arena
Surr Arena is the place where music, events, culinary delights, fairs and conferences are created in the heart of Gårda.
Culture centre
Musikens Hus & Hängmattan Kök & Bar
Culture centre in the neighbourhood Majorna with a restaurant and two bars. Here you’ll find tasty vegetarian food, great music and local beer.
Restaurant, nightclub, concerts
Trädgår’n
Concert and show venue meets restaurant.
Concert venue
Monument
Monument is 1200 square metre concert venue located in Ringön, Göteborg.
Centrally located jazz bar
Unity Jazz
Concert hall and bar focussing on jazz.
Restaurant with jazz music
The Jazz Association Nefertiti
The Jazz Association Nefertiti has run a jazz club in Gothenburg since the 70s.
Bar, nightclub, concerts
Pustervik
Concert venue, nightclub and bar at Järntorget with a rich history and a varied programme of live music, club nights and cultural events.
Environmentally Certified concert hall
Gothenburg Concert Hall
Gothenburg Concert Hall is a vibrant hub and home to The National Orchestra of Sweden, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. All year round, the building comes to life with concerts and performances across a wide range of genres. You’ll also find a restaurant and several bars here.