musicalin progress
A world-renowned conductor returns to his hometown and takes over the church choir, transforming the town's relationships through music, love and reconciliation.
concert19:00Inti-Illimani Histórico celebrates 50 years with a concert steeped in folk music, political struggle and hope. Leader Horacio Salinas and his ensemble present half a century of classic works.
concert19:00Experimental electronic music with Leila Bordreuil (cello, composition), Thomas Ankersmit (modular synthesizer) and Gustav Danielsbacka (The Family Men). An intense, improvisation-driven concert at Folkteatern.
concert19:00Jazz evening with Blue Escape and Johanna Lillvik at World of Volvo - Ceno Brasserie.
festival(2 days)
Closing party in Göteborg at Ringö Arena on 17 September at 20:00.
exhibitionin progress
Sällskapet de Åtta presents an exhibition exploring text as artistic material. Eight visual artists showcase their work at Medicinhistoriska museet.
lecture10:30Storyteller Anna-Karin Rasmusson from GPI presents short stories about seafaring, fishing and coastal life - from legends to reality. After the presentation, time for shared reflection and sharing your own stories.
theater19:00AtalanteKONST presents "Färden", an artistic performance at Atalante in Göteborg.
stand-up(2 days)
Stand-up comedy night with SkrubbenKlubben at Fyrens Ölkafé in Göteborg.
lecture15:00Guided tour of the 49-metre-high Seamen's Tower at the Maritime Museum - a classic viewpoint over Göteborg's harbour with 194 steps.
lecture13:00A guided walk through Mariebergs Cemetery exploring Majorna's maritime heritage and the stories of its colourful residents.
other13:00Learn traditional marbosöm embroidery under the guidance of experienced textile artist Hanne Samuelsson. The workshop suits both beginners and experienced embroiderers, with materials included.
otherin progress
Thehuset hosts a tea tasting at Eriksberg Pir featuring various tea varieties and flavour experiences.
other18:00Guided wine tasting at Wine Mechanics in Göteborg, exploring a curated selection of wines with expert commentary.
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.
concert(2 days)
American singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams performs in Göteborg.
classical(2 days)
Jukka-Pekka Saraste conducts a classical programme featuring Lindberg's Jubilees, Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 5 with Peter Jablonski, and Beethoven's Eroica Symphony.
operain progress
Verdi's classic opera about Violetta, a woman who dares to love despite society's demands. Gothenburg Opera's new production blends baroque, Italian mafia, and carnival in a story of freedom, longing, and solitude.
marketin progress
One of Western Sweden's largest flea markets with around 180 sellers on Slottsskogsgatan. Free entry, food trucks, and convenient public transport access.
lecture(15 days)
Free solar viewings at Slottsskogen Observatory with a lecture and telescope observation. Guides speak Swedish and English.
exhibition(92 days)
Photography exhibition featuring Masayoshi Sukita's iconic images of David Bowie across over 40 years of collaboration - from Ziggy Stardust to Blackstar.
festivalin progress
Cruise through Gothenburg's archipelago with fresh shrimp and crayfish. Departure from Lilla Bommenin harbour.
exhibitionin progress
Doruntina Kastrati explores the relationship between body, machine, and labour through installations, sculpture, and video at Röda Sten Konsthall. Opening 12 September, free admission.
concertin progress
Park Lane's glitterpop show celebrates glamrock legends and modern pop stars with live music, dancing and 80s numbers from Bowie to Lady Gaga.
lecturein progress
Guided tour behind the scenes at Göteborg Concert Hall with the chance to watch the orchestra rehearse. Lunch included.
exhibition(93 days)
International and Swedish contemporary sculpture in an open cultural landscape near Göteborg, featuring works by Tony Cragg and other artists.
festival(110 days)
A 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.
festival(10 days)
Food Fest Gothenburg is a food festival featuring innovative culinary concepts and collaborations at various venues across Göteborg.
exhibitionin progress
Visit 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.
exhibitionin progress
Bert-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.
exhibitionin progress
Explore over 40 interactive exhibitions at Paradox Museum Gothenburg - from the infinity fountain to weightlessness rooms and optical illusions.
exhibitionin progress
Maritiman opens The World of Shadows, where real intelligence history meets cinema and popular culture's iconic spies. An interactive experience for the whole family.
otherin progress
An open-top double-decker sightseeing bus that takes you around Göteborg's most interesting landmarks. Audio guide in six languages.
exhibitionin progress
Gothenburg City Museum showcases an exhibition about landshövdingehus buildings and their significance for the city's architecture and heritage.
exhibitionin progress
An exhibition about cold-water sharks - from pups to the legendary Greenland shark - featuring film, photography, and behind-the-scenes stories.
exhibitionin progress
Exhibition exploring Indigenous North American fashion from traditional crafts and heritage to contemporary design and activism.
exhibitionin progress
In 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.
exhibitionin progress
An 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.
exhibition(100 days)
The exhibition explores the prepper movement and design through over 200 objects, from survival strategies to society's civil preparedness for crises and war.
exhibitionin progress
Finnish artist Hanna Vihriälä presents poetic sculptures made from everyday materials at Göteborg Museum of Art. The exhibition features earlier works alongside two new installations.
exhibition(92 days)
Exhibition about professional female photographers from 1848 to 1968 - a story of pioneers, golden ages, and the struggle for recognition.
exhibition(109 days)
The exhibition Sick Children! traces the history of pediatric care through personal stories and historical objects, from hospital isolation to modern rights and safety.
exhibition(92 days)
Exhibition exploring 2000s fashion, trends and pop culture at Mölndals stadsmuseum. From Y2K nostalgia to fast fashion and blogger culture.
exhibitionin progress
The Hasselblad Foundation presents the exhibition "Erna Behind the Camera", which for the first time highlights Erna Hasselblad's decisive role in the company's early development and her work as a photographer.
exhibitionin progress
The exhibition presents tattoos from different cultures as a means of expressing identity, memory, and resistance throughout history.
exhibition(24 days)
Marilen Rauch presents an interactive ceramic installation where visitors grind feldspar sand together into powder and become part of an encounter between mineral, machine, and human action.
exhibition(24 days)
Gothenburg artist Camilla Engman presents her work on liminality - the in-between space of transformation and change. Free admission.
exhibition(24 days)
Jacqueline Forzelius explores economy and labour through performance videos, miniature dioramas, oil paintings, and a mosaic sculpture at Konstepidemin.
exhibition(24 days)
Medina Balešić presents the video work CRYSIS: Revision, an exploration of the body as a carrier of memories through choreography, sound, and moving image.
exhibition(25 days)
Göteborg's municipal art collection celebrates 80 years with an exhibition on longing, featuring works from the collection at Frölunda Kulturhus.
theater19:00A fairy-tale children's theatre production about Karin Boye where imagination, courage and creativity shine. Suitable from age 6.
lecturein progress
Guided tour of Gothenburg Fish Auction where you learn about fish species and see fresh catches. Warm clothing recommended.
stand-upin progress
Improvised theatre comedy every other Wednesday at Contrast Public House. The audience helps shape what happens on stage.
otherin progress
Guided 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.
otherin progress
A 2.5-hour boat tour through Gothenburg's archipelago with lunch and guided commentary on the harbour, fortifications, and islands.
otherin progress
A cruise through Gothenburg's archipelago with a buffet of shrimp, salmon, and mussels, accompanied by live troubadour music.
otherin progress
Brunch cruise aboard M/S Göteborg with traditional Swedish fare and views of the southern archipelago.
otherin progress
An evening cruise through Gothenburg's southern archipelago with dinner and live troubadour music aboard M/S Göteborg.
other(93 days)
A 4-hour dinner cruise around Hisingen aboard M/S Carl Michael Bellman featuring a two-course dinner and guided commentary in Swedish and English.
otherin progress
Dance, soundscapes and storytelling blend with botanical research in Gothenburg's Botanical Garden.
exhibitionin progress
The model railway society showcases a miniature world in scale 1:45 with railway scenes from the 1850s onwards. Suitable for all ages.
marketin progress
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.
market(71 days)
Once a month during summer, Grönsakstorget hosts a farmers market with locally produced food and delicacies. Free entry.
marketin progress
Market weekends at Pier 4 in Göteborg featuring clothes, crafts, antiques and vintage goods. Free entry, live music and food.
lecture(94 days)
A 35-minute nostalgic walking tour through Göteborg's historic streets and past landmarks including Kronhuset, the Cathedral, and other classic sights.
+ 3 more long-running events — see the calendar.