concert12:00American thrash metal band Suicidal Tendencies performs at Liseberg in Göteborg.
concert20:00Agnostic Front plays at Monument in Göteborg. The band returns with "Echoes in Eternity" for a late evening concert on Tuesday.
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Carla Thomas & The Brunnsvik Sounds bring soul and funk to Pustervik in Göteborg.
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Arvingarna performs ballads and classics on Kajskjul 8's small stage. Two sets with intermission, food and drinks from the summer bistro.
concert20:00Lithuanian musician Tomas Rimeika performs at Potatisen in Göteborg.
lecture13:45Short guided tours through the museum's collections every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer. Guides share their favorite exhibits and discuss animal interdependence and biological diversity.
other10:00Summer boat tours through Gothenburg's archipelago aboard M/S Kungsö from Stenpiren, with stops at Eriksberg, Hönö Klåva, Älvsborg Fortress and Vinga.
other10:00Admission tickets for an event at Eriksberg Pir on 27 June 2026, 10:00-16:00.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
festival11:00Summer concert series at Liseberg's two stages from June through August. Most concerts are included with park admission.
stand-up17:00Stand-up comedy night at Kajskjul 8 in Göteborg featuring Robin Paulsson. Doors open at 17:00, show runs 19:30-21:30. Summer bistro and bar with food and drinks.
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An evening of dancing at the iconic Brännö brygga with a boat trip from Stenpiren. Shrimp sandwiches and champagne onboard, with the option of an evening swim after dancing.
festival09:00Alfons Åberg's Cultural Centre offers summer theatre performances, an exhibition about author Gunilla Bergström and evening programmes featuring storytelling and films.
festival10:00A free summer event at Kronhuset featuring books, games, art installations, and secondhand treasures in the historic Rikssalen hall.
festival18:00Cruise through Gothenburg's archipelago with fresh shrimp and crayfish. Departure from Lilla Bommenin harbour.
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The world's largest handball tournament with 23,000 participants from 40 countries. Partille World Cup 2026 fills Göteborg with matches, an opening ceremony at Scandinavium and festival areas on Heden and Kviberg.
exhibition11:00Photography exhibition featuring Masayoshi Sukita's iconic images of David Bowie across over 40 years of collaboration - from Ziggy Stardust to Blackstar.
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Friday evening at Sommarkajen featuring live music and quiz hosted by Pipi & Crazy. Free entry, though booking is recommended to secure a seat.
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A humorous play about two men reunited after forty years, reflecting on life together in a shabby caravan.
exhibition09:00International and Swedish contemporary sculpture in an open cultural landscape near Göteborg, featuring works by Tony Cragg and other artists.
festival18:30A shellfish cruise with entertainment aboard two boats through Gothenburg's southern archipelago. Fresh shrimp, langoustines, mussels and other delicacies are served while artists entertain with singing and dancing.
exhibition10:00Visit the historic sailing ship Ostindiefararen Götheborg with guided tours about 18th-century shipbuilding and the Swedish East India Company, or explore at your own pace.
exhibition10:00Explore over 40 interactive exhibitions at Paradox Museum Gothenburg - from the infinity fountain to weightlessness rooms and optical illusions.
exhibition10:00Maritiman opens The World of Shadows, where real intelligence history meets cinema and popular culture's iconic spies. An interactive experience for the whole family.
other10:30An open-top double-decker sightseeing bus that takes you around Göteborg's most interesting landmarks. Audio guide in six languages.
exhibition11:00Exhibition of watercolours and drawings by Danish artists Asger Jorn and Per Kirkeby at Nordiska Akvarellmuseet in Göteborg.
exhibition10:00Gothenburg City Museum showcases an exhibition about landshövdingehus buildings and their significance for the city's architecture and heritage.
exhibition10:00An exhibition about cold-water sharks - from pups to the legendary Greenland shark - featuring film, photography, and behind-the-scenes stories.
exhibition11:00Exhibition exploring Indigenous North American fashion from traditional crafts and heritage to contemporary design and activism.
exhibition11:00Exhibition on architect Gunnar Asplund's classical extension of Gothenburg City Hall, featuring original objects and sketches that reveal his meticulous design process.
exhibition11:00In the exhibition Animals in the City, discover the city's hidden wildlife with humor and knowledge for the whole family. Visits are booked the same day at the museum and last about 45 minutes.
exhibition11:00An exhibition exploring the body as artistic expression - from painting and sculpture to photography and video. Works from the museum's collection meet borrowed pieces by international artists.
exhibition11:00The exhibition explores the prepper movement and design through over 200 objects, from survival strategies to society's civil preparedness for crises and war.
exhibition11:00Finnish artist Hanna Vihriälä presents poetic sculptures made from everyday materials at Göteborg Museum of Art. The exhibition features earlier works alongside two new installations.
exhibition11:00Exhibition about professional female photographers from 1848 to 1968 - a story of pioneers, golden ages, and the struggle for recognition.
exhibition11:00An exhibition about the North Sea and its hidden wildlife, featuring photographs by members of the Society for Underwater Photography. On display in the museum's courtyard from 3 June to 30 August.
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The exhibition Sick Children! traces the history of pediatric care through personal stories and historical objects, from hospital isolation to modern rights and safety.
exhibition12:00Two exhibitions at Röda Sten: Ofog explores nationalism and political agency through installations and rituals, while Magnet presents Elisa Florimond's first international solo exhibition featuring archival materials and miniature soap sculptures.
exhibition12:00Exhibition exploring 2000s fashion, trends and pop culture at Mölndals stadsmuseum. From Y2K nostalgia to fast fashion and blogger culture.
lecture11:00Guided tours through Skansen Lejonet, Göteborg's well-preserved fortress from 1689. Open on the first Sunday of each month and on Tuesdays and Thursdays during summer.
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Guided tour through Gothenburg Cathedral with a climb to the tower for city views. About one hour, suitable from age 7.
lecture12:00Guided tour of Gunnebo Castle featuring stories of the Hall family, architect Carlberg's influences, and Gothenburg's history from the 18th to 20th centuries.
other11:30Guided boat tour through Gothenburg's harbour and archipelago aboard M/S ST.Erik or M/S Carl Michael Bellman, with the option to purchase food and drinks.
other11:30A 2.5-hour boat tour through Gothenburg's archipelago with lunch and guided commentary on the harbour, fortifications, and islands.
other18:15A cruise through Gothenburg's archipelago with a buffet of shrimp, salmon, and mussels, accompanied by live troubadour music.
other12:30Brunch cruise aboard M/S Göteborg with traditional Swedish fare and views of the southern archipelago.
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An evening cruise through Gothenburg's southern archipelago with dinner and live troubadour music aboard M/S Göteborg.
other18:00A 4-hour dinner cruise around Hisingen aboard M/S Carl Michael Bellman featuring a two-course dinner and guided commentary in Swedish and English.
other10:00Boat trip through Gothenburg's harbour to Nya Älvsborgs Fästning with guided tour, café and picnic facilities on the island.
other12:00Guided boat trip from Gothenburg to the lighthouse island of Vinga, where you can explore the nature reserve, visit Evert Taube's childhood home, and see the historic lighthouse.
exhibition10:00Bert-Jan Nijhuis's 40-year collection of Volvo scale models from the ÖV4 to the EX90, including sports cars, buses, and trucks, displayed on level 2.
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Slakthuset Saturdays is a monthly market day featuring local producers, craftspeople, artists, and second hand shops. Food and drink from food trucks and established restaurants.
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Large flea market at Ånäsfältet in Göteborg with many sellers, food trucks and activities for children.
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Over 25 vendors showcase vegan food, baked goods, art and sustainable products at Kungstorget. Free entry for all.
club(2 days)
World Cup 2026 Round of 16 at Big Stage in Göteborg. Music and entertainment from 22:30 to 00:30.
lecture10:00A 35-minute nostalgic walking tour through Göteborg's historic streets and past landmarks including Kronhuset, the Cathedral, and other classic sights.
other10:30A classic boat tour along Gothenburg's 17th-century moat and canals, with a guide sharing the city's history and pointing out key landmarks.
other11:00A guided bus tour through Göteborg's main attractions with live commentary in English and Swedish. Suitable for families and tourists.
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A summer steamship tour through Gothenburg's archipelago, passing historic fortresses and lighthouses.
+ 1 more long-running events — see the calendar.