Theatre & performing arts

Gothenburg offers everything from children's performances and stand up to magnificent operas and international hits. Have a browse through the selection of performing arts and head out into the night.

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Shows 1-9 of 31

Outside the theatre on Hisingen.

Theatre for youngsters

Backa Teater

“The teenager” in the Göteborg City Theatre family.

Cinema and culture stage

Draken Live

A meeting place and stage for all forms of entertainment and culture. Draken Live presents a scene and a stage for all kinds of meetings and entertainment – stage shows, concerts, stand-up comedy as well as traditional movie screenings and much more.

People standing outside the theatre.

Venue for contemporary theatre

Folkteatern

A contemporary theatre right next to the square Järntorget. From new writing and classical works to dance, music, literature and debates.

Opera house

The Göteborg Opera

The Göteborg Opera offers grand experiences in a beautiful setting. Opera, musicals and dance in an architectural landmark by the water.

Theatre

Gothenburg City Theatre

Sweden’s oldest city theatre stands on Götaplatsen in Gothenburg, offering powerful stage experiences. From classics to contemporary drama.

Show restaurant

Kajskjul 8

Sound of the ocean, quayside, city pulse, entertainment and good food.

Theatre

Lisebergsteatern

A classic theatre in Liseberg amusement park.

Theatre

Lorensbergsteatern

A beautiful theatre located next to the main boulevard Avenyn.

Concerts, performing arts

Stora Teatern

Gothenburg’s scene for Swedish and international performances.

Events

Shows 1-9 of 44

When?
Three faces, three women.
Opera
Mar 12–26
Place:The Göteborg Opera
Show with Three-Course Menu
Mar 13–Jun 6
Place:Park Lane
Performers in sailor outfits entertain passengers on the deck of a Skärgårdslinjen cruise boat during an evening show, while guests watch and applaud.
Boat tour
Mar 13–Oct 10
Place:Skärgårdslinjen
Poster for the musical Miss Saigon featuring a woman surrounded by flowing red, orange, and yellow fabrics. The title 'Miss Saigon' is prominently displayed.
Musical
Mar 13–27
Place:The Göteborg Opera
Guy with a book in his hand makes a winning gesture. The audience are smiling and applauding.
Theatre
Mar 13–Apr 17
Place:GEST
The broadway success to Gothenburg
Mar 13–21
Place:Rondo
A Liseberg rabbit and a family with children sitting by the ice rink, tying their skates.
Children’s winter activities
Mar 14–22
Place:Liseberg amusement park
Boat in the archipelago.
Boat tour
Mar 14–Oct 3
Place:Skärgårdslinjen
Six people sit at a table and stare at slices of white and of white bread
Dance performance
March 14
Place:Atalante