Upcoming events

A Liseberg rabbit and a family with children sitting by the ice rink, tying their skates.
Children’s winter activities
Winter in Kaninlandet

Kaninlandet is now open every weekend, all year round!

Place:Liseberg amusement park
Mar7
An astronaut floating inside the aquarium at Universeum.
Theme weeks
Space weeks at Universeum

Space – closer than you think. Some adventures don’t require long journeys. From November 28 all the way through to the winter sports holiday, Universeum’s programme is filled with extra space-themed activities.

Place:Universeum
Mar6
Hans Zimmer
Concert, iconic film music
Hans Zimmer Live

Hans Zimmer reaches The Next Level – and is bringing Europe along! The multiple Oscar® and Grammy® winner is returning to Europe, and Gothenburg will experience the show as well. In March 2026, it will come to Scandinavium!

Place:Scandinavium
Mar6
Concert at Scandinavium
Eros Ramazzotti

For the first time in over 25 years, one of Italy’s greatest voices returns to the stage in Gothenburg. On 8 March 2026, Eros Ramazzotti takes over Scandinavium.

Place:Scandinavium
Mar8
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
Mar7

Gothenburg archipelago

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

The gate to Haga.

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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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.

Happening today

28 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.

Stage performance with dancers holding long orange fabric pieces.
Dance performance for children
Today
Place:Atalante
Poster for Emil Brandqvist Trio. Against a sky-like background, three band members are shown standing on the ground beneath several large white balloons connected by lines. At the top, the name ’Emil Brandqvist Trio’ is written in large white letters on a pink background. On the left are quotes and reviews from various media outlets
Jazz concert
Today
Place:Nefertiti
Hans Zimmer
Concert, iconic film music
Today
Place:Scandinavium
Several children are inside a long, dark corridor filled with vertical lines of light forming an interactive light installation. One child in the foreground touches the wall while others walk and play further down the hallway. The environment feels futuristic and playful, encouraging movement, exploration, and curiosity.
Head into space
Mar 6–8
Place:Universeum
An astronaut floating inside the aquarium at Universeum.
Theme weeks
Mar 6–8
Place:Universeum
Austronaut walking on the moon
World of Volvo: Photo Exhibition
Mar 6–15
Place:World of Volvo

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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