Events calendar
In the events calendar you will find a selection of events in and around Gothenburg.
Vårruset 2025, 4 June
Finally it’s time for Sweden’s largest exercise tour for women to make a comeback! Run, jog or walk alone or with your friends or colleagues. Choose whether you want to run, jog or walk 2.5, 5 or 10 kilometers and enjoy a fantastic atmosphere. If you also register a team of five people, you are treated to a festive picnic that can be enjoyed on the green grass after the finish line.
National Day Concert, 6 June
The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, together with invited guests, performs in the lush Slottsskogen forest. This long-standing tradition attracts tens of thousands of visitors and offers a moment of relaxation, fellowship and singing under the open sky. At the same time, the city’s new citizens are welcomed in the Gothenburg City Citizenship Ceremony. The event is free of charge.
Dungen, 6 June
Dungen has been delivering high-quality music that moves freely between different genres since 1999. Despite Swedish lyrics, they have an international audience and are now current with their ninth album, En Är För Mycket Och Tusen Aldrig Nog, released in 2022. The album takes their unique psychedelia to new heights. Dungen plays on the new stage Bryggan on Ringön, part of Stigbergets Bryggeri.
Read more at stigbergetsbryggeri.se/bryggan.
Håkan Hellström, 6, 7 & 13 June
In 2022, Håkan Hellström made history and became the first artist to hold four concerts at Ullevi in the same summer. The last concert also set a new audience record with almost 72,000 people filling the arena. Now it’s time to meet again, and one thing is certain; nothing is as magical as the summer night, the smiles and the tears. The best is yet to come!
Kvillefesten, 7 June
Kvillefesten is a new, free one-day festival that welcomes all of Gothenburg to the neighbourhood of Kville. During the day, the area is filled with flea markets, food trucks, quizzes, live music and activities for both adults and children, perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy a day filled with great atmosphere and community!
Read more at kvillefesten.se.
West Pride 2025, 9–15 June
West Pride is an arts and culture festival in Gothenburg, created by and for LGBTQI people. The festival creates safe spaces, highlights the life situation of LGBTQI people and norm criticism, and offers a colourful week between 9–15 June. The program is filled with music, theater, film, exhibitions, debates and much more. The highlight is the Pride Parade, a manifestation for diversity and the equal value of all, which gathers thousands of participants at 1:00 PM on June 14 at Götaplatsen.
SMK Fridays at Gothenburg Museum of Art, 13 June
Gothenburg Museum of Art invites you to the international premiere of SMK Fridays, a popular Danish art concept that has been held at the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) in Copenhagen since 2013. On Friday, 13 June, Gothenburg Museum of Art opens up for a packed evening programme with free admission. Visitors can take part in 30 different art experiences, live music, sound baths, art talks and much more.
The Nordic Watercolour Museum celebrates 25 years with anniversary party, June 14
For 25 years, the Nordic Watercolour Museum on the island Tjörn has been an international center for watercolour art and a meeting place for art, culture and creativity with its artist residencies, educational programs and collaborations with schools. On 14 June, the museum celebrates this with a big anniversary party. During the day, visitors can take part in a large program of various creative workshops and special anniversary viewings of the exhibitions. The first 500 visitors get “fika“!
Maja Ivarsson, 14 June
Few Swedish artists have as distinct and charismatic aura as Maja Ivarsson. Known primarily for her role as singer and frontwoman of The Sounds, she has captivated audiences around the world with her strong voice and electric stage presence. With The Sounds, she has toured internationally and shared the stage with legendary acts such as Foo Fighters, The Strokes and No Doubt. Maja Ivarsson plays at Lilla Scenen at Liseberg and the concert is included in the entrance fee to the park.
Midsummer in Gothenburg, 20 June
Dancing around the pole and seven kinds of flowers under the pillow, dinner in town or maybe both? Midsummer Eve is probably Sweden’s most popular holiday! Young and old alike go out to celebrate the longest day of the year with food, drink, song and dance. Midsummer Eve falls on 20 June this year, and here we have gathered information about where you can celebrate Midsummer in and around Gothenburg.
Vegan market in Gothenburg, 26 June
Local artisans and food producers gather at Grönsakstorget to showcase their unique creations in this vibrant meeting place. There is something for everyone! Both local food trucks and guests from other regions have been invited to the market. They offer a fantastic range of plant-based delicacies – ready to satisfy and inspire!
Gothenburg Youth Games, 26–29 June
The Gothenburg Youth Games is an annual youth athletics competition at the arena Slottsskogsvallen. Established world stars compete at one end of the arena, while enthusiastic beginners try their hand at the other. In total, over 3,000 participants make around 8,000 starts during the competition days. Free admission.
Partille World Cup 2025, 30 June–5 July
Partille World Cup is the world’s largest and most international handball event. Every year, 23,000 participants from around 40 countries gather in over 1,300 teams to experience world-class handball and encounters with new cultures. The opening marks the start of a week where diversity and community are in focus, and where singing and music help to increase curiosity and reduce barriers. In Heden Center, the heart of the tournament, players, leaders and spectators gather to make new contacts and create friendships. The finals are played at Fristads Arena in Heden with free admission.
GKSS Match Cup Sweden 2025, 30 June–5 July
A folk festival with sailing, sun and swimming awaits in the unique setting of historic Marstrand. The audience sits on the rocks and follows the world’s best match racing sailors who compete right at the sea at the southern inlet. GKSS Match Cup Sweden, part of the World Matchracing Tour, brings together sailors in duels where it is important to be first to the finish line, regardless of whether it is a matter of a hundred meters or a centimeter. Quick decisions and sharp maneuvers are crucial, which makes match racing a fast-paced and spectator-friendly sport.
