Upcoming events

Exhibition
Ilon Wikland’s visual worlds. Fairytales, adventures and everyday life

Ilon Wikland is one of Sweden’s most beloved illustrators. Born in Estonia in 1930, she came to Sweden as a 14-year-old, starting on her path as an illustrator at an early age.

Place:Gothenburg Museum of Art
Nov14
Christmas market in the amusement park
Christmas at Liseberg Park

On November 16, the gates to Christmas at Liseberg Park will open. An enchanting and snow-proof winter wonderland that will last longer than ever before, all the way until December 29.

Place:Liseberg amusement park
Nov16
old gadgets are lined up
Design exhibition
Design Stories

Everything from the mobile phone in your pocket to the T-shirt you have on or even the font in this text is a result of design. The exhibition Design Stories showcases over 500 objects from the mid-1800s to today.

Place:The Röhsska Museum
Nov14
Ingrid Pollard holding a divided water melon
Photo exhibition in contemporary art
Ingrid Pollard – Hasselblad Award 2024

Visit the exhibition for this year’s Hasselblad Award winner Ingrid Pollard.

Place:Hasselblad Center
Nov14
Christmas market
Christmas in Haga old town

Finally time for the Christmas market in Haga!

Place:Haga Nygata 19, Göteborg
Nov30
Los Gaiteros
Music Festival
Clandestino Festival 2024

The autumn programme is here!

Place:Gothenburg
Nov16
Gothenburg is one of the world's most sustainable destinations according to the Global Sustainability Index.

Happening today

15 events

There’s always something going on in Gothenburg. In our popular events calendar, you'll find a great variety of events on the city’s stages, arenas and parks.

Exhibition about gaming culture
A World of Games
Nov 14–Dec 29
Place:The Museum of World Culture
Exhibition
Ilon Wikland’s visual worlds. Fairytales, adventures and everyday life
Nov 14 2024–Jan 12 2025
Place:Gothenburg Museum of Art
Larissa Sansour in a white blouse with long sleeves
exhibition contemporary art
Indigo is the Colour of Grief – Larissa Sansour
Nov 14 2024–Jan 12 2025
Place:Göteborgs Konsthall
Ingrid Pollard holding a divided water melon
Photo exhibition in contemporary art
Ingrid Pollard – Hasselblad Award 2024
Nov 14 2024–Jan 19 2025
Place:Hasselblad Center
old gadgets are lined up
Design exhibition
Design Stories
Nov 14 2024–Nov 9 2025
Place:The Röhsska Museum
Art Exhibition
La Table Ronde – Ana Manso
Nov 14–24
Place:Nevven Gallery
Drone photography over the inner city of Gothenburg, Sweden.

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Gothenburg is one of the world's most sustainable destinations according to the Global Sustainability Index.

Christmas season in the Gothenburg Region

Come to Gothenburg in November and December and enjoy cosy Christmas markets, magical Christmas concerts, Christmas shopping and all the Swedish seasonal food.

Amazing bars, cafes and restaurants

Fresh seafood from the nearby sea, Scandinavia's finest craft beer, and the world's most famous cinnamon bun.

Sights & Attractions

Gothenburg is filled with historic sites, majestic archipelago scenery and family-friendly museums.

Gothenburg for the whole family

Gothenburg is an absolutely wonderful city for children, families, and our four-legged friends. Here, we've gathered the best experiences and activities for the little ones, along with the city's many family-friendly restaurants and hotels.

Day trips

Explore the picturesque archipelago islands, visit the region’s beautiful castles, or hike along the scenic trails.

Neighbourhoods in Gothenburg

Must-see neighbourhoods, bustling shopping streets and former working class areas teeming with creativity – discover more of Gothenburg.

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