Upcoming events

  • Art exhibition
    Body. Ideal, Gaze, Freedom

    This 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.

    Place:Gothenburg Museum of Art
    Sep13
  • A harvest market in a town square with stalls selling fresh vegetables.
    Food festival
    Food Fest Gothenburg

    Discover 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.

    Place:Göteborg
    Sep13
  • The design market at the previous year's festival.
    Independent design market
    à la London Design Market

    Unique, 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!

    Place:Packhusplatsen Casinot
    Sep13
  • Ida Falk Winland as Violetta, with several white rabbits around her.
    Opera in three acts
    La Traviata

    Happiness 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.

    Place:The Göteborg Opera
    Sep16
  • Visitors on the exhibition floor at the Gothenburg Book Fair.
    Literary festival
    Gothenburg Book Fair 2026

    Every 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.

    Place:The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre
    Sep24

Autumn in Gothenburg

Discover Gothenburg as the city shifts into autumn colours. "Fika" at cosy cafés, enjoy world-class culture, seasonal food and beautiful parks, or head to the archipelago for crisp sea air and peaceful island walks.

Gothenburg archipelago

Discover The Gothenburg archipelago, a place for both tranquillity and activities, all year round.

Embrace the unique Gothenburg vibe

Famous for Volvo, magical archipelago islands and world class seafood, Gothenburg is the largest non-capital in the Nordics and located on the beautiful west coast of Sweden.

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Neighbourhoods in Gothenburg

Discover the different areas in Gothenburg – all with their own unique charm and vibe. You'll find them a walk or short tram ride from the city centre, waiting for you to come and explore!

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.

Happening today

41 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.

Shopping in Gothenburg

An established fashion design scene and many local brands define Gothenburg as a shopping city.