Culture & performing arts
We call it ballet, 1 November
Join us for a magical experience as Sleeping Beauty is brought to life at Draken Live with We Call It Ballet. Here, classical ballet and modern LED technology meet in a brilliant performance where every movement is transformed into a colorful work of art.
Gothenburg Literature Festival, 7-8 november
Gothenburg Literature Festival 2025 invites writers and poets from Sweden, Norway and Iceland to talks, readings and music. Under the theme Fear, Ingrid Elam will lead discussions about the year’s literature and the deepest human emotions.
Paradox Museum Gothenburg opens 21 November
Step into a world of immersive experiences and mind-bending illusions. Here awaits one of Gothenburg’s most engaging and educational experiences for all ages, with photo opportunities that will become memories to share. Expect laughter, an upside-down feeling, and questioning everything.
Exhibition Landshövdingehus 150 years, 22 November-30 December
Discover Gothenburg’s unique landshövdingehus in a new exhibition at Göteborgs stadsmuseum. Through images, films and objects, the story of these iconic buildings is told, which have shaped the city’s identity and architectural heritage for 150 years.
Music and festivals
Vrålet! 31 Oktober-1 November
The Vrålet! festival offers two days of intense music, energy and community. Fourteen bands will be on stage, including Raised Fist, Mimikry and Charta 77. The area will be filled with food trucks, tattoo artists and microbreweries in true festival spirit.
Hellraiser Metal Fest, 1 November
On November 1st, Monument on Ringön will be filled with heavy energy when Wolf, Knogjärn, S.O.R.M, Battering Ram and KrashKarma offer an explosive metal festival.
Smash Into Pieces, 2 November
Experience the Swedish rock phenomenon Smash Into Pieces live! With their unique mix of cinematic rock, visual expression and explosive energy, the band has conquered both Sweden and the world.
Hiphop Revolution Festival 2025, 14-23 November
Hiphop Revolution Festival 2025 offers dance competitions, workshops, performances and panel discussions in an energetic and inclusive atmosphere.
Dunya Fest, 21 November
Dunya Fest returns in 2025 with a program that unites international pioneers and Nordic rising stars in alternative, electronic and hip-hop. After an acclaimed debut, the festival continues to bring together innovative artists and visionaries under one roof.
The Abyss Festival, 27-30 November
The Abyss Festival returns – heavier and wilder than ever. In collaboration with Monument and Stigbergets Bryggeri, it offers live acts, a metal market, tattoos, art and craft beer. Two days of pure, relentless heavy metal ecstasy in Gothenburg.
Viva Sounds 2025, 27-29 November
Viva Sounds 2025 takes over Gothenburg the last weekend in November with over 100 concerts on 15 stages. The international club festival and music conference brings together artists from all over the world for three days of live music, meetings and a great atmosphere.
Sports & athletics
UEFA Conference League: BK Häcken – Strasbourg, 6 November
On November 6th, it’s time for BK Häcken’s men to host Strasbourg at Gamla Ullevi. Experience the intense atmosphere as Häcken chases success in the UEFA Conference League and lets the yellow-black power shine across Europe!
Ticket release for the 2026 European Volleyball Championship on November 7
Tickets for the 2026 European Volleyball Championship in Gothenburg go on sale on November 7th! Over seven days, 15 matches will be played in Scandinavium, five with Sweden on the field. Don’t miss the chance to experience historic European Championship atmosphere when the blue and yellow meet Europe’s volleyball elite on home soil. Read more and book here.
Göteborg Open 2025, 22-23 November
Göteborg Open celebrates 40 years! Sweden’s largest parasports competition for children, youth and young adults with disabilities is held at Prioritet Serneke Arena. A weekend filled with sport, community and joy, with the chance to try new sports and celebrate parasports together.
Family, fun & food
VegoKraft – vegan fair, 1 November
VegoKraft invites you to the premiere of a new trade fair focusing on plant-based alternatives. Meet inspiring exhibitors, listen to lectures, try products and network with like-minded people. A day filled with sustainability, inspiration and community!
Bricks and Games, 1-2 November
Bricks and Games offers days filled with play, creativity and competition! Build with millions of LEGO bricks, try out the gaming zone with Fortnite and Minecraft or experience the Swedish LEGO Masters winner David Gustafsson’s world record attempt.
Christmas at Liseberg Park, opens on November 15
Christmas in Liseberg Park opens on November 15, where a magical winter world welcomes you until December 30. Four Christmas markets, a fairytale atmosphere, après ski, theater and winter carousels await. Meet Santa, leave your wish list and experience Christmas joy for the whole family!
Christmas markets are opening
Roasted chestnuts and steaming hot mulled wine, now the Christmas spirit is back! During November, Christmas markets open all over Gothenburg, filled with crafts, delicacies and warm community. Read more in our guide bellow.
Sneak peak: December
Basketlandskamp Sverige – Slovenien, 1 december
For the first time, Sweden’s basketball team will play in Scandinavium, and it will be a crucial World Cup qualifying match against star-studded Slovenia. After the success in Partille Arena, a new crowd party awaits where Gothenburg will be filled with world-class basketball.
Svansjön, 3 december
Swan Lake takes over Partille Arena when the International Festival Ballet and The Festival Symphoniker visit Gothenburg. Experience Tchaikovsky’s immortal masterpiece with magnificent scenography, brilliant dancers and a live orchestra. A classic ballet experience!
