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. Here, contemporary society is explored through performing arts in many forms – from new writing and classical works in fresh interpretations to dance, music, literature and debates.

Opera house

The Göteborg Opera

A great river-side opera house.

Theatre

Gothenburg City Theatre

The oldest city theatre in the country.

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 45

When?
Illustration of Alfons in a green/white scarf, hat in one hand and a green sack in the other.
Christmas break activities
Dec 6 2025–Jan 11 2026
Place:Alfie Atkins’ Cultural Centre
A scene from the nativity play Levande julkrubba in Gothenburg on Domkyrkeplan.
Nativity play
Today
Place:The Gothenburg Cathedral
Two performers on stage, one singing and one looking through binoculars, with illustrated music notes in the foreground.
For kids and youth
Dec 6–7
Place:The Göteborg Opera
The broadway success to Gothenburg
Dec 6 2025–Mar 21 2026
Place:Rondo
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
Dec 6 2025–Mar 27 2026
Place:The Göteborg Opera
Poster for the Christmas show. In the image, Karin Funk and Peter Eriksson appear together with guest stars David Lindgren and Heidi & Linda.
Entertainment and humour
Dec 6–12
Place:Eriksbergshallen
Poster for 'Ghostly Tales for Christmas' featuring a face behind an old frosted window
Theatre in English
Dec 6–13
Place:GEST
Two people in front of a red neon sign reading 'Vågen'
Christmas show and two-course
Dec 6–20
Place:Clarion Hotel Draken
christmas buffet with fish and seafood
Boat tour, Christmas buffet
Dec 6–20
Place:Skärgårdslinjen