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 10-18 of 49

When?
A man and a woman perform on stage in front of an audience of children. Behind them hangs a blue fabric backdrop with a map of the Nordic region decorated with figures such as a moose, a fish and a bird. The man gestures with his arms while the woman stands beside him in green clothing.
Children's festival
January 31
Place:Gräfsnäsgården
Mustafa in a pink t-shirt
Stand-up in English
February 1
Place:Contrast Public House
Elena Gabrielle wearing a red top against a pink background.
Standup
February 4
Place:2Lång Kvartersscen
dance performance
Dance performance
Feb 6–27
Place:The Göteborg Opera
An orange and blue poster featuring the text English Comedy Pernille Haaland – Saga of a Single Bitch, with event date February 12, 2026 in Gothenburg. A person holding a microphone is shown against an illustrated backdrop.
Standup in English
February 12
Place:Contrast Public House
Två dockor som kramar varandra.
Theatre
February 17
Place:Stora Teatern
A dimly lit stage with blue and purple tones, showing silhouettes of people in the foreground. In the center, a piece of fabric hangs with white projected text partially visible. The background is dark with indistinct shapes and a standing structure on the right.
Scenic installation
February 19
Place:Atalante
Virpi Pahkinen - Virpi Lunaire
Dance performance
February 19
Place:Stora Teatern
Olga Pericet
Dance performance
February 27
Place:Stora Teatern