Långgatorna and Majorna
The street Andra Långgatan has a rich cultural life with galleries, pubs and restaurants. At Holy Moly you can listen to jazz, blues and folk music. Just around the corner, you’ll find Potatisen, a lively spot known for stand-up, karaoke, and frequent live band performances. And when it comes to live music, you can’t miss Pustervik at Järntorget – a true meeting place for music lovers, offering a packed schedule of concerts and events.
The area around the square Järntorget, and the four parallell streets Långgatorna, is a hub for the alternative and relaxed life. Enjoy a drink with friends, grab a bite to eat or go for theatre or a gig.
The area surrounding the square Stigbergstorget teems with local music, outdoor areas, and historical surroundings. Once a neighbourhood just outside the city centre, the square has now transformed into a meeting place for those seeking to immerse themselves in Gothenburg’s thriving food and cultural scene.
At the top of Stigberget you’ll find the large record store Bengans. In addition to buying records and attending signing events, you can listen to record-breaking bands and artists at Fyrens Ölkafé next to the shop. At Karl Johansgatan 16, Hängmattan Kök & Bar arranges concerts with minor live acts a couple of times a week. Crippas Café at Chapmans Torg has a nice mix of local bands. If you have a dog, take it with you! In the Klippan district lies Porter Pelle, where you can listen to everything from pop to rock with the water as your closest neighbour. And don’t miss the jazz nights at Utopia Jazz, where you can enjoy live music with a great groove several evenings a week.
Mexican-inspired restaurant
Tacos and live music at Andra Långgatan 31.
Record store in Majorna
One of the largest and best-stocked record shops in the Nordics, with a popular café that occasionally hosts live performances and film screenings.
Culture centre
Culture centre in the neighbourhood Majorna with a restaurant and two bars. Here you’ll find tasty vegetarian food, great music and local beer.
Vegan café
Crippas Café at Chapmans torg in Majorna serves entirely plant-based food and combines vegan dishes with live music, quizzes, stand-up and culture.
Restaurant
Café, bar and bistro by the dockside.
Bar, nightclub, concerts
Concert venue, nightclub and bar at Järntorget with a rich history and a varied programme of live music, club nights and cultural events.
Jazz club and restaurant
Jazz, food and drink at Stigberget in the neighbourhood Majorna.
The city centre
A walk along the quay at Gullbergsvass takes you to wonderful blues nights at S/S Marieholm (Packhuskajen 8). Not far from the quay is Bommens Restaurang & Bar (Torggatan 1), that from time to time offers evenings dedicated to opera, musicals and the art of big band-orchestras.
On the street Södra Hamngatan, nestled between shopping and restaurants, lies Hotel Pigalle. Here you can experience live music in an intimate setting at Pigalle Live, with recurring gigs several nights a week.
For more music, head for the city centre and the Irish Embassy Pub Downtown (Östra Hamngatan 50B).
Café Grindstugan (Gamla allégatan 2) at beautiful Trädgårdsföreningen offers music evenings and at Folkmusikcafét (Södra Allégatan 4) you can listen to Swedish folk music. Do you prefer jazzy tones? Check out Unity Jazz (Kyrkogatan 13).
Restaurant and pub
Irish pub, frequently offering live music.
19th century park
A beautiful garden located in the heart of the city.
Centrally located jazz bar
Concert hall and bar focussing on jazz.
Eco-certified boutique hotel
A boutique hotel in the heart of Gothenburg. Here you will find bold decor, personal service and a roof terrace during the summer months.
The archipelago
Are you in the archipelago? No worries, Gothenburg’s islands also have plenty of live music venues to offer. On the island of Björkö, in the northern part of the Gothenburg archipelago, you will find Seaside Björkö (Skarviksvägen 2) which offers live music at a convenient price. Hälso, located next to Björkö, offers live music, too. The restaurant Hälsö Brygga (Tjolmenvägen 27), placed on the harbour, arrange both live bands and music quizzes during the weekends.
The island of Hönö also has several gems to visit. With a view to Vinga lighthouse you can enjoy various music evenings dedicated to Swedish folk music legends such as Taube, Cornelis, Afzelius at Tullhuset (Västra Vägen 3). Franses, on Västra Vägen 11, is visited by a mix of artists every Saturday (more often during peak season).
If you move towards the southern part of the archipelago, more specifically Brännö, you can listen to live bands and DJs at Brännö Varv (Långejorden 10) during the summer months. At Styrsö you will find Café Öbergska (Brattenvägen) which offers nice music evenings under the open sky, from March to October. Check out their Facebook page for the latest news.
Further south is Donsö. A walk to the end of the pier in the harbour takes you to Isbolaget (Donsö Hamnväg 45) which plays everything from country and 80’s rock to soul and funk.
Restaurant
Enjoy food by the sea on Björkö, in Gothenburg’s northern archipelago. Here you are greeted by views over the sea and West Coast flavours.
Restaurant
At the far end of Hönö Klåva harbour is Tullhuset, a cosy seafood restaurant in Gothenburg’s northern archipelago, open all year round.
Hotel and restaurant
Isbolaget Donsö is a restaurant and hotel at the far end of the pier in Donsö harbor. Here you can eat in a historic setting with the sea right outside.
Restaurant in Hönö Klåva
Good food and live music in the old fishing repair shop on the island of Hönö.