theater19:00Political thriller about three local politicians whose private chats become increasingly explicit. A play about power, desire, and what happens when the personal becomes public.
concert19:00Youth orchestra VÄGUS performs Elgar's Enigma Variations alongside works by British composers Doreen Carwithen and Ethel Smyth.
stand-up19:30Gisela Zeime presents her fourth stand-up show, turning everyday observations into absurd and hilarious comedy.
theater12:00Shakespeare's classics meet 80s and 90s pop music in this lunchtime theatre show starring Niklas Atterhall and Malin Sternbrink. Hamlet, Othello and Macbeth are danced and sung alongside hits by Alphaville, Roxette and Prince.
concert19:30Max Lautner performs at Potatisen in Göteborg.
lecture18:00A city walk through Gothenburg's oldest harbour district exploring sugar and porter brewing history, concluding with a porter tasting and expert discussion with Otto Lundell.
lecture13:00A guided tour of the exhibition featuring underwater filmmaker Christina Karliczek Skoglund's encounters with sharks from the Bohuslän coast to Greenland.
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.
other15:30Macramé workshop at Sjöfartsmuseet Akvariet where you learn basic knots in this seafaring craft. Instructor is textile artist Samira Khoshbakht Bahremany. From age 13, included in admission ticket.
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 country artist Whitney Rose performs in Göteborg.
musical(25 days)
A world-renowned conductor returns to his hometown and takes over the church choir, transforming the town's relationships through music, love and reconciliation.
festivalin progress
Rabbit Land opens for the autumn season at Liseberg with carousels, disco, rabbit theatre and treats for the whole family.
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.
festivalin progress
Big band jazz on Mondays at Contrast Public House in Göteborg - a series of evenings featuring different orchestras, from quiz nights to classic jazz and Christmas concerts.
market(92 days)
One of Western Sweden's largest flea markets with around 180 sellers on Slottsskogsgatan. Free entry, food trucks, and convenient public transport access.
concertin progress
A concert designed for everyone - with extra space for different needs, age groups, and ways of experiencing music.
festivalin progress
Cruise through Gothenburg's archipelago with fresh shrimp and crayfish. Departure from Lilla Bommenin harbour.
exhibition(30 days)
Doruntina Kastrati explores the relationship between body, machine, and labour through installations, sculpture, and video at Röda Sten Konsthall. Opening 12 September, free admission.
theaterin progress
Peer Gynt is a dreamlike wandering drama about a young man seeking himself through adventure and love. Choreographer Örjan Andersson blends dance and acting in this interpretation of Ibsen's classic.
exhibition(15 days)
Britta Marakatt-Labba's first major exhibition of watercolours and drawings at Nordiska Akvarellmuseet, complemented by embroideries, sculptures and prints exploring Sámi mythology, colonialism and resistance.
festival(14 days)
Autumn holiday festival at Alfons Åberg Cultural Centre featuring ghost theatre, storytelling, creative workshops and a visit to Gunilla Bergström's studio.
concertin progress
Papa Piders Jazzband performs revival jazz at Saturday lunch at Contrast Public House. Traditional jazz inspired by the English trad boom, featuring plenty of vocals and skiffle influences.
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.
lecture(22 days)
A guided architecture and art tour through Gothenburg Concert Hall, a 1930s functionalist masterpiece featuring unique interiors and works by Nordic artists.
theaterin progress
Kajskjul 8 celebrates the 40th anniversary of the iconic Swedish film Macken with a musical tribute to its classic scenes and songs.
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.
exhibition(112 days)
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.
exhibition(112 days)
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.
exhibition(112 days)
Explore over 40 interactive exhibitions at Paradox Museum Gothenburg - from the infinity fountain to weightlessness rooms and optical illusions.
exhibition(112 days)
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.
other(112 days)
An open-top double-decker sightseeing bus that takes you around Göteborg's most interesting landmarks. Audio guide in six languages.
exhibition(111 days)
Gothenburg City Museum showcases an exhibition about landshövdingehus buildings and their significance for the city's architecture and heritage.
exhibition(111 days)
An exhibition about cold-water sharks - from pups to the legendary Greenland shark - featuring film, photography, and behind-the-scenes stories.
exhibition(111 days)
Exhibition exploring Indigenous North American fashion from traditional crafts and heritage to contemporary design and activism.
exhibition(111 days)
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.
exhibition(111 days)
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.
exhibition(111 days)
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(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(89 days)
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.
exhibition(88 days)
The exhibition presents tattoos from different cultures as a means of expressing identity, memory, and resistance throughout history.
exhibitionin progress
Sällskapet de Åtta presents an exhibition exploring text as artistic material. Eight visual artists showcase their work at Medicinhistoriska museet.
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.
other(112 days)
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.
other(112 days)
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.
other(111 days)
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.
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(58 days)
Market weekends at Pier 4 in Göteborg featuring clothes, crafts, antiques and vintage goods. Free entry, live music and food.
other(112 days)
A classic boat tour along Gothenburg's 17th-century moat and canals, with a guide sharing the city's history and pointing out key landmarks.
other(112 days)
A guided bus tour through Göteborg's main attractions with live commentary in English and Swedish. Suitable for families and tourists.
other(99 days)
Brunch cruise through Gothenburg's archipelago aboard Skärgårdslinjen, featuring a buffet of shrimp, mussels, salmon and desserts.
otherin progress
Thehuset hosts a tea tasting at Eriksberg Pir featuring various tea varieties and flavour experiences.