Concerts at Ullevi Arena
Summer at Ullevi, the largest arena in the Nordic region, promises world-class musical moments. On 4 July, American country star Luke Combs arrives with his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour. Later in the summer, on 28–29 August, the electronic dance music trio Swedish House Mafia takes over the arena for their biggest concerts in theri careers.
Sweden’s largest outdoor arena
Ullevi is Sweden’s largest outdoor arena, with a capacity of up to 75,000 for concerts and 43,000 for sporting events. It is one of the country’s most iconic venues for major concerts, sporting competitions, and large-scale public events.
The festival summer in Gothenburg
Slakthuset Block Party – urban food and music festival, 16–18 July, 2026
Slakthuset Block Party returns with three days of an urban festival featuring music, food and drinks in the Slakthusområdet district in eastern Gothenburg. This year’s line-up includes The Soundtrack of Our Lives, José González, Hurula, Genom Natten and many more.
Way Out West – music in the park, 13–15 August 2026
The music and film festival Way Out West attracts visitors from across Sweden and around the world every year to the city park Slottsskogen. This year’s line-up includes Gorillaz, Zara Larsson, The Cure, Lorde, The xx, Sombr, Lily Allen, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, and many more.
Göteborg Brinner, 22 August 2026
Göteborg Brinner [Gothenburg is on fire] is a brand new one-day metal festival, created by Gothenburg hard rock band In Flames. The festival will take place at Frihamnen on 22 August, 2026 with acts such as Raised Fist, Avatar, Dark Tranquillity, Napalm Death, Thrown, Múr, Gaerea and In Flames themselves.
Göteborgskalaset – Gothenburg’s City Festival, 27–30 August, 2026
27–30 August 2026, you’re invited to round off the summer with Göteborgskalaset, the city’s big celebration where everyone is welcome. Enjoy everything from beloved artists, dance and circus performances to food experiences and hands-on activities. There’s something for all tastes and ages!
Ullevi Plaza
Ullevi Plaza, with a total capacity of 8,000 people, is the little sister to Sweden’s largest outdoor arena – an open event space for music, art, sport, markets and community gatherings just outside Ullevi. The summer season begins with the iconic reggae band The Wailers on 24 July.
Intimate stage at Ullevi
Intimate stage and a place for culture at Ullevi.
Concerts at the amusement park Liseberg
At Liseberg’s two live music stages, a summer filled with star performances awaits. Among the artists performing are Rick Astley (22 May), Empire of the Sun (3 June), Brad Paisley (17 June), and Suicidal Tendencies (30 June). Concert tickets cost SEK 75 (park admission or annual pass not included) and can be booked at liseberg.se.
Amusement park
There is something for everyone at Liseberg, where you’ll find the most fun in Scandinavia. Forty-two rides and attractions offer thrills, spills and laughter for kids and grown-ups.
Music summer at Pustervik
A key music venue in Gothenburg is Pustervik at Järntorget – a historic former cinema and theatre that is now a popular concert venue with a capacity of around 900 people. During the summer months you can see artists such as Hannah Juanita on 6 June and The Ghost Inside on 11 August. See pustervik.nu for the full annual programme.
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.