July

A child in sportswear shoots a handball shot at the Partille World Cup tournament in Gothenburg.

Partille World Cup 2025, 30 June–5 July

The youth tournament Partille World Cup is the world’s largest and most international handball event. Each year, it welcomes 23,000 participants from around 40 countries, divided among more than 1,300 teams.

GKSS Match Cup Sweden 2025, 30 June–5 July

This annual sailing competition in Marstrand takes place from 30 June to 5 July. The format, match racing, is a duel between two boats where only being first over the finish line matters. Visitors can watch the action up close from the cliffs of Marstrand.

People watching the UEFA Women's Euro on a big screen outside Ullevi. — Credit: Daniel Widfeldt Lomås/Göteborg & Co

Public viewing of the Women’s European Championship in Football , 4, 8, 12 & 17 July

Experience the festive atmosphere as Sweden’s matches in the Women’s European Championship are shown on a big screen at Ullevi Plaza, the newly inaugurated event space next to the iconic Ullevi arena. The matches against Denmark, Poland, and Germany and and against England in the quarter-finals will be broadcast with seating, food, drinks and activities on site. Free entry!

Vision of Ullevi Plaza during the European Championship celebration.

Women’s national team in Football

The European Championship matches on the big screen

Ullevi Plaza

17Jul

Jul17

Pangsommar! One-day festival – 5 July

Pangsommar! is a one-day festival featuring both critically acclaimed artists Dina Ögon and Sarah klang, as well as exciting acts from Gothenburg’s local music scene. In addition to concerts, the festival area will be filled with DJs, food trucks and local beverages.

Gothia Cup, 13–19 July

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the world’s largest youth football tournament – Gothia Cup! The unique event attracts teams and players from around the world, with matches played across Gothenburg and surrounding areas.

Youth football tournament

Gothia Cup 2025

Ullevi stadium

14Jul

Jul14

Live at Liseberg

The two concert areas at the Liseberg amusement park offer a full summer of live music. The lineup includes everything from iconic artists as Tom Jones and The Smashing Pumpkins, to rising stars. A concert ticket is required for shows on the Main Stage, while concerts on the Small Stage are included in park admission.

Live at Liseberg

Live at Liseberg

Live at Liseberg

The Smashing Pumpkins

Slakthuset Block Party, 16–18 July

In July, local winery Wine Mechanics hosts the second edition of the Slakthuset Block Party. Over three days, acts including Amanda Bergman, Terra, Nektar, Henning and Kasino will perform. Choose one day or enjoy the entire weekend.

Bricks stacked on top of each other with the text 'Slakthuset Blockparty' and the names of the artists performing at the festival.

Street festival

Slakthuset Block Party

Wine Mechanics

16Jul

Jul16

Darin, 19 July

After 20 years as a celebrated artist and songwriter, swedish artist Darin takes on his biggest concert to date at the iconic Ullevi stadium in Gothenburg.

Concert at Ullevi Stadium

Darin

Ullevi stadium

19Jul

Jul19

Westcoast Equestrian Week, 21–27 July

An action-packed week at Åbytravet with world-class show jumping and dressage. The festival area will also feature a food market, circular horse and rider equipment, and fun activities for the whole family.

International equestrian showjumping competitions

Westcoast Equestrian Week 2025

Åbytravet

21Jul

Jul21

Roxette, 23 & 25 July

Roxette’s last tour in 2016 was believed to be their final. Nearly a decade later, Per Gessle brings their global hits back on tour, with concerts on 23 and 25 July at Trädgårdsföreningen.

Concert

Roxette in concert 2025

The Garden Society of Gothenburg

23Jul

Jul23

Gipsy Kings, 25 July

Ullevi Plaza serves as a flexible venue just outside the iconic Ullevi arena. On 25 July, the Gipsy Kings will be the first artists to perform at this new city hotspot.

Concert at Ullevi Plaza

Gipsy Kings

Ullevi Plaza

25Jul

Jul25

People queing to a foodtruck at the vegan market at Grönsakstorget in Gothenburg., — Don’t miss the vegan food market at Grönsakstorget this summer.

Vegan market, 26 July

A food market at Grönsakstorget where local artisans, producers and food trucks offer a delicious range of plant-based treats – ready to satisfy and inspire!

Market of plant-based delights

Vegan market in Gothenburg

Grönsakstorget

26Jul

Jul26

AC/DC, 28 July and 1 August

Rock legends AC/DC return to Gothenburg for a concert on 28 July and 1 August. Experience timeless classics like Thunderstruck, Highway to Hell, and You Shook Me All Night Long live at Ullevi.

Concert at Ullevi stadium

AC/DC

Ullevi stadium

28Jul

Jul28

August

Way Out West, 7–9 August

The Way Out West music and film festival draws international visitors every year. In 2025, the lineup includes Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, Pet Shop Boys, Queens of the Stone Age, Iggy Pop, Yung Lean, and Lorde. Concerts take place in Slottsskogen and at venues across the city as part of the Stay Out West club concept.

Guide

Guide to Way Out West

Aug7

Music festival

Way Out West 2025

Tribute to Rock, 8-9 augusti

Experience the greatest rock hits live at Götaplatsen. A rock festival with multiple bands, food and exhibitors. Free admission.

Rock festival

Tribute To Rock

Götaplatsen

8Aug

Aug8

Laleh, 15 August

Laleh celebrates 20 years as an artist with an emotional musical journey through her career. The concert takes place in the scenic city park Trädgårdsföreningen and is open to all ages

Outdoor concert in Trädgårdsföreningen

Laleh Summer tour 2025

The Garden Society of Gothenburg

15Aug

Aug15

Open-air cinema at Bryggan, 23 August

This summer, Stigbergets Bryggeri opens the live stage “Bryggan” in the heart of Ringön: a series of acclaimed Swedish artists in a unique setting. On 23 August, Göteborg Film Festival hosts a free outdoor screening of A Complete Unknown.

Poster, text: A complete unknown. Göteborg Film Festival Open Air.

Outdoor cinema on Ringön

Göteborg Film Festival Open Air

Bryggan at Ringön

23Aug

Aug23

Gothenburg Culture Festival , 28–30 August

Join us for Gothenburg Culture Festival from 28 to 30 August – a free and sustainable city festival with a diverse programme of music, food, dance, film, art, and culture for all ages and tastes. This year’s highlights include Bob Hund, Seinabo Sey, Silvana Imam, Marcus & Martinus, and dance band icons Lasse Stefanz.

Drone photo of the area around Kungstorget which is full of visitors

Free and open to everyone

Gothenburg Culture Festival 2025

Gothenburg

28Aug

Aug28

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