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 19-27 of 31

Outside Teater Sesam in Majorna. Their sign reads: "Teater Sesam. Cultural promoter since 1987.

Puppet theatre

Teater Sesam

A theatre in Majorna with a focus on puppet and shadow theatre.

Outside the theatre, a dark evening.

Norm-critical and feminist

ADAS Teater

A theatre that draws upon the dark, hidden sides of life to create light and meaning from them.

Stage performance at Angered Teater.

Contemporary drama in Angered

Angereds teater

Contemporary, newly written drama for children, youth and adults.

Meeting place, bistro

Kungsportshuset

Event arena for galas, dinner shows, kick-offs, events and nightclub experiences.

Neighbourhood theatre

Hagateatern

The theatre is run by the independent theatre group with the same name, Hagateatern.

Outside the theatre Teater Jaguar in central Gothenburg.

Children's theatre

Teater Jaguar

Theatre for children and young people since 1987.

A scene from a performance at GEST in Gothenburg.

English theatre

GEST

Situated at the square Chapmans Torg you will find the only English-speaking professional theatre in western Sweden. Its intimate scene brings you right into the middle of the drama.

Professional theatre group

Göteborgs Dramatiska Teater

“We are what we are called – a dramatic theatre!”

Theatre performance

Theatre

Masthuggsteatern

Masthuggsteatern is one of Sweden’s largest fringe theaters and has been producing performing arts for children, young people and adults since 1992.

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