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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 28-31 of 31

Theatre

Cinnober Teater

Cinnober Theater plays texts with a future.

Improvised theatre

Gbgimpro

Gothenburg’s improvisation theatre – is one of Sweden’s foremost theaters in improvisation theatre for 20 years.

Culture scene

Fängelset

Culture scene where the activities are run on own initiative. Fängelset (“the prison”) works inclusively, experimentally and sustainably with music and culture.

Culture Arena

Skogen

Skogen is an ecosystem of artists, spaces, resources, and processes, working with performing arts, publications, video, and other artistic practices.

Events

Shows 10-18 of 47

When?
Three faces, three women.
Opera
Jenůfa
Mar 8–26
Place:The Göteborg Opera
A vibrant poster featuring the text European Standup Comedy Show and a hand holding an ID card with rainbow details, along with event date and venue information.
Stand-up comedy show In English
Fake European: Dima Watermelon
March 8
Place:Contrast Public House
Guy with a book in his hand makes a winning gesture. The audience are smiling and applauding.
Theatre
Every Brilliant Thing
Mar 13–Apr 17
Place:GEST
Six people sit at a table and stare at slices of white and of white bread
Dance performance
Linda Wardal – Orca
March 14
Place:Atalante
Improvisational theatre
Improv Comedy Club – English
Mar 18–Jun 10
Place:Contrast Public House
A person sits on a floor illuminated by intense blue light, surrounded by transparent plastic-like material scattered around. The lighting creates a dramatic circular spotlight effect, with the background remaining dark and contrasting against the bright center.
Dance performance
Mike Gamble – Enough.
Mar 20–22
Place:Atalante
A woman sits in a dark, dramatically lit setting dominated by red and warm tones. She is seated in an ornate chair, surrounded by lit candles and dark drapery, creating a mysterious and theatrical atmosphere. The soft, dreamy blur of the image enhances its moody, evocative character.
Immersive fantasy ball
No Happy Endings Ball
March 21
Place:Auktionsverket Kulturarena
Illustration of Alfie and Viktor
Easter break activities
Easter fun at Alfie Atkins Cultural house
Mar 27–Apr 12
Place:Alfie Atkins’ Cultural Centre
A person sits at a table covered with textiles and various materials, illuminated by blue light. On the left, a large rectangular frame holds two glowing yellow light sources, creating a warm contrast to the cool blue lighting on the table. The person appears to be working with hands close to the materials, giving the scene an artistic and experimental atmosphere.
Audiovisual performance
Verdensteatret – Flat Sun
Mar 27–28
Place:Atalante
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