Upcoming events
Art exhibitionSep11Body. Ideal, Gaze, FreedomThis spring, a major exhibition opens at the Gothenburg Museum of Art, exploring one of the greatest and most timeless themes in art history – the body.
Food festivalSep11Food Fest GothenburgDiscover flavors you have never tasted, in places you would never expect. Food Fest Gothenburg is a ten-day festival where the city’s gastronomy comes to life in unexpected settings.
Open air-klubbSep11Klubb KarusellKlubb Karusell returns! On two weekends in September, the gates reopen after Liseberg closes for the evening. Inside, an open-air club experience unlike any other awaits.
Unique craft beer experienceSep11Craft Beer & Harbour FestivalVassen Market hosts the Craft Beer & Harbour Festival — where local breweries gather by the quay for a weekend of craft beer, great food and good vibes by the water.
Independent design marketSep11à la London Design MarketUnique, independent, and sustainable design! When à la London takes over the Casino, you are treated to a bonanza of design, fashion, art, and interior decor from 150 designers. Plus workshops, vintage, and a café. Free admission!
Opera in three actsSep12La TraviataHappiness is always just out of reach in Verdi’s immortal classic. Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, based on the play ‘La Dame aux Camélias’ by Alexandre Dumas fils.
Literary festivalSep24Gothenburg Book Fair 2026Every September, the Gothenburg Book Fair returns to the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre, transforming it into the Nordic region’s largest meeting place for literature, knowledge and culture.
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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.
