Spectacular musical at the Gothenburg Opera
This year, the iconic opera house by the river Göta älv wwill stage the powerful musical Miss Saigon — a story of forbidden love set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War. Created by the team behind Les Misérables, the musical has been seen by over 38 million people worldwide. Now, it will be performed in a critically acclaimed production at the Gothenburg Opera from 27 September 2025 to 27 March 2026.
The dance evening In-Action features two brand new works, created especially for the dancers of the Gothenburg Opera Dance Company. These two pieces will be performed across seven evenings, from 11 October to 5 November. For those who prefer a masterful opera experience, Puccini’s La Bohème will be performed from 6 September 2025 to 4 February 2026.
Architectural history in focus at the Röhsska Museum
Gothenburg is home to many museums and galleries with exciting exhibitions. This autumn, the Röhsska Museum of Design and Craft presents several parallel exhibitions: Design Stories, showcasing Scandinavian design icons through the ages; and Asplund and the Courthouse, highlighting the influential Swedish architect Gunnar Asplund alongside a selection of furniture, textiles, and elements from the courthuse’s interior.
Gothenburg International Biennial for Contemporary Art – taking over venues across the city
The Gothenburg International Biennial for Contemporary Art (GIBCA) runs from 20 September to 30 November at multiple venues throughout the city. The main venue is the art gallery Röda Sten Konsthall, but the art experience also extends to the Gothenburg City Library, the Gothenburg Museum of Art, and the newly opened premises of Gothenburg Art Hall in Gamlestan.
Gothenburg Concert Hall: Home to the Swedish national orchestra
Located at Götaplatsen, Gothenburg Concert Hall is the home of the Swedish national orchestra, the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Each year, the orchestra performs around 100 concerts, featuring international star conductors, choirs, and world-renowned soloists.
The world’s biggest photography award at the Hasselblad Center
Every year, the Hasselblad Center photo gallery presents the winner of the world’s most prestigious photography award – the Hasselblad Award. In 2025, the winner is Sophie Ristelhueber, whose work will be on display from 11 October 2025 to 18 January 2026.
From race tracks to moonwalks – autumn exhibitions at World of Volvo
At the Volvo in motorsport exhibition, visitors are taken on a journey through the brand’s racing history – from 1920s competitions to modern success in rally, circuit racing, and truck racing. The Gothenburg-based company Hasselblad also takes centre stage at World of Volvo with Hasselblad Exhibition – To the Moon and Back, showcasing iconic images from lunar missions and space travel, captured using Hasselblad cameras.
Illusions for all the senses at Paradox Museum
Opening in mid-November, a brand-new cultural destination arrives at the Nordstan shopping centre: Paradox Museum. This interactive museum invites both adults and children into a borderland between reality and illusion, where optical tricks, visual phenomena, and shifting perspectives both entertain and provoke thought. Paradox Museum is present in around 15 cities worldwide – each with its own unique installations. Many of the experiences on display in Gothenburg have never been shown anywhere else before.
Viva Sounds – international club festival
Music lovers and industry professionals gather for the recurring club festival and music conference Viva Sounds, held 27–29 November. The festival combines around 100 concerts featuring bands and artists from across the globe with talks in bars and restaurants, creating a vibrant hub for international music exchange.
Find even more cultural events in our eventscalendar!