54 events for the next 18 months
lecture(18 days)
Guided tour of Gothenburg Fish Auction where you learn about fish species and see fresh catches. Warm clothing recommended.
lecture(2 days)
Guided tour behind the scenes at Göteborg Concert Hall with the chance to watch the orchestra rehearse. Lunch included.
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.
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.
lecture13:00Anna-Karin Rasmusson from Gothenburg Psychotherapy Institute presents short stories about people who travelled across the seas seeking work, freedom, and a better life.
lecture18:00in 2 days
Autumn's book circle discusses Gothenburg's book of the year, Ingenbarnsland by Eija Hetekivi Olsson. Read the novel beforehand and share a quote for discussion.
lecture13:00in 2 days
A guided city walk through Kungsladugård exploring street names, history and architecture on the old grounds of Älvsborg Castle.
lecture18:00in 2 days
A discussion about the consequences of a cashless society and exclusion at Gothenburg City Museum.
lecture17:00in 2 days
Marie-Louise Edholm shares the story of the Götheborg ship replica - from archaeological dives to world voyages, with personal accounts and photographs.
lecture13:00in 3 days
Religious studies professor Martin Berntson lectures on the role of soft drinks in Göteborg's history - from the temperance movement to global consumption.
lecture17:30in 3 days
A tasting of classic Chinese teas aboard Ostindiefararen Götheborg, where you will learn the secrets of traditional tea preparation.
lecture13:00in 4 days
A lecture about sea rover Aina Cederblom, a textile teacher who sailed solo around the world in the 1930s and founded weaving schools between her adventures.
lecture15:00in 5 days
Educational presentation about Gothenburg's first governor's mansions from the 1870s, exploring architecture and urban development.
lecture11:30in 5 days
A fascinating presentation about sharks at Sjöfartsmuseet Akvariet - discover these remarkable creatures and their history.
lecture12:30in 5 days
Discover the octopus's remarkable abilities - from colour-shifting to ink-spraying - in this engaging museum programme for all ages.
lecture15:00in 6 days
Museum educators present Äskekärrsskeppet, Sweden's only archaeologically excavated Viking ship, and explain its discovery and historical significance.
lecture18:00Guided tour of historic apartments in Haga spanning the 18th to early 20th century. Limited places, advance booking required.
lecture13:00A guided walk through Majorna's streets exploring the history behind street names - from sailors on Gröna Gatan to mysterious figures like Tellgren and "Mor". Starts at the Maritime Museum Aquarium.
lecture18:00Associate professor Auður Magnúsdóttir from the University of Gothenburg lectures on concubines and wives in medieval Scandinavia, focusing on the Icelandic Melkorka and women's power and status in the Viking Age.
lecture18:00Photographer Martin Almqvist presents his underwater photographs from 1,500 dives - encounters with whales, dolphins, and other marine life.
lecture13:00Guided tour of Gothenburg's iconic landshövdingehus buildings - a housing type that shaped the city for nearly 150 years. Learn why these houses were built, demolished, and ultimately preserved.
lecture13:00A guided walk through Göteborg exploring the transformation of Majorna, Masthugget and Haga since the 1960s - from working-class quarters to modern mixed-use districts.
lecture11:00A guided walking tour exploring Gothenburg's darker history, from executions to crimes of passion through the ages.
lecture14:00Biologist Maria Ahlefelt explores the life cycle, habitat, and development of myxomycetes through the university herbarium and global collections.
lecture18:00Filip Laurits from Föreningen FASAD discusses the fight to preserve Gothenburg's landshövdingehus buildings and architectural heritage.
lecture13:00A lecture on recipe books as cultural-historical documents and women's invisible household labour. Researcher Annelie Sjölander-Lindqvist from the University of Gothenburg presents her project "A Life in Recipes".
lecture13:00A storytelling session about women on the sea featuring Anna-Karin Rasmusson from GPI, bringing forgotten maritime voices and coastal stories to life.
lecture18:00An author discussion featuring Klas Östergren, Birgitta Lillpers, Soraya Bay and Isak Holmgren at Musikens Hus in Göteborg.
lecture18:00Award-winning underwater filmmaker Christina Karliczek Skoglund discusses her work filming sharks and ocean life for major broadcasters in the world's most remote marine environments.
lecture18:00Archaeologist Ulf Ragnesten lectures on Dalsland's rich ancient monuments from the Stone Age to the Viking period, including the Hästefjord harpoon and a major Viking treasure. The lecture is included with museum admission.
lecture13:00The Shipyard History Association explores social life at Göteborg's shipyards - from trade union organization and worker protection to cooperatives and motorcycle clubs that created safer workplaces.
lecture13:00A guided walk through Gothenburg's darker history, exploring old crimes and dramatic events in the city.
lecture19:00Swedish author Carl-Johan Vallgren presents his work at Stenhammarsalen in Göteborg.
lecture18:00Researchers from Faktum present women's own stories of homelessness and social exclusion, based on a project about the women's housing facility Alma in Gamlestaden.
lecture18:00Research associate Julius Nielsen presents his findings on the Greenland shark, a long-lived deep-sea shark from the Arctic. The English-language lecture is included with museum admission.
lecture13:00A guided walk through Klippan's cultural reserve exploring the area's history as Gothenburg's major harbour district and industrial community.
lecture11:00A guided tour exploring Gothenburg's darkest historical crimes and the criminal events that shaped the city's past.
lecture18:00Historian Wojtek Jezierski lectures on medieval banquets - the role of feasts in politics and diplomacy from the Viking Age to the late Middle Ages.
lecture18:00A lecture on sharks in Swedish waters - research, data collection, and the effects of climate change. Presented in Swedish and English.
lecture13:00Guided walk through Lindholmen's history - from workers' community to shipyard and modern times. Starts at Slottsberget and ends at Sannegårdshamnen.
lecture12:30A family programme about sea creatures, monsters from fairy tales, and mysteries of the deep at Sjöfartsmuseet Akvariet.
lecture17:00Marine biologists guide visitors through the shark exhibition Sharks, Camera, Action! - from the Bohuslän coast to Greenland's depths. Meet shark pups, the Greenland shark and the sixgill shark, and see sharks in the Aquarium.
lecture18:00Storytelling café at Gothenburg City Museum where participants share memories and experiences of living in landshövdingehus.
lecture18:00Marine biologist and underwater photographer Elias Neuman explores life beneath the west coast - the animals, behaviours and techniques for capturing it on film.
lecture10:30A storytelling session with Anna-Karin Rasmusson presenting legends from the coast. Meet beings and characters from the sea and coastal life, followed by shared reflection.
lecture18:30Universeum After Dark: Forever young - an evening with two leading researchers sharing insights into health, lifestyle, and the biology of aging.
lecture13:00A guided walk through the history of Färjenäs on Hisingen - from the founding of the first Göteborg in 1603 to present-day Eriksberg.
lecture13:00Anna-Karin Rasmusson from Gothenburg Psychotherapy Institute shares stories from Majorna - a neighbourhood shaped by seafaring and the harbour. Reflect together and share your own memories of the area.
lecture18:00Four Swedish authors present poetry and prose at the Forum for Poetry and Prose. Kjell Westö, Pamela Jaskoviak, Hanna Nordenhök and Martin Kalin share their latest works.
lecture18:00Michael Schröder explores genealogical research and a priest who changed a girl's name to Kai Roger - a story of transgender identity decades before modern gender recognition laws.
lecture13:00A lecture on the Swedish East India Company's trade with China in the 1700s, featuring the ships, sailors and the wreck of the Göteborg in 1745.
lecture18:00Radio journalist Peter Gropman shares stories from Sweden's lighthouses - from daily routines to dramatic events. The lecture is included in the museum's admission ticket.
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lecture16:30A visual journey around the world with photographs and stories from different continents.
lecture13:00A lecture exploring the history of mopeds and their role in mobility and youth culture.
lecture20:00Priscilla Presley shares her life with Elvis, her career as an actress and businesswoman, and her legacy at Graceland.
lecture16:00Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro holds a master clinic at Uppsala Guitar Festival, sharing his expertise and experience with participants.
lecture15:00Guitar clinic with Henrik Linder at Uppsala Gitarrfestival. One hour focused on guitar technique and musical development.
lecture15:00A discussion on Bohuslän's fishing heritage with author Sören Johansson, followed by afternoon tea.
lecture14:00Guitar clinic with Jack Gardiner at Uppsala Guitar Festival. An hour focused on guitar technique and musical development.
lecture14:00Artist Otobong Nkanga discusses her work exploring ecology, the body, and landscape in connection with her first solo exhibition in Sweden at Malmö Konsthall.
lecture13:15Guitar clinic with Per Nilsson at Uppsala Guitar Festival. A one-hour masterclass from a leading Swedish guitarist.
lecture13:00A guided tour exploring Gothenburg's darkest historical crimes and the criminal events that shaped the city's past.
lecture11:00Guitar workshop with Thomas Fellow at Uppsala Guitar Festival. One hour of intensive instruction for guitarists of all levels.
lecture10:30A guided tour of the Witch Medal exhibition at Dalarnas Museum, featuring craft activities for children.
lecture10:00Workshop with guitarist Roger Tallroth and violinist Lena Willemark at the Uppsala Guitar Festival.
lecture10:00Guitarist Reentko Dirks leads a workshop at Uppsala Gitarrfestival. A one-hour session to learn new techniques and find inspiration.
lecture10:00A course for leadership teams on creating safe environments for children and young people, covering the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, abuse, and leadership.
lecture09:00Practical course in renovating cast-iron stoves and learning about fireplaces at Sörmlands Museum.
lecture17:30An evening of classic Italian wines at Le Bistrot de Wasahof. Taste and discover Italy's most celebrated wine regions.
lecture16:30Guitar workshop with Rory Hoffman at Uppsala Guitar Festival.
lecture15:30Guitar workshop with Richard Smith at Uppsala Gitarrfestival.
lecture14:30Guitarist Joscho Stephan leads a workshop at Uppsala Guitar Festival.
lecture14:00Guitar workshop with Seva Castro at Uppsala Gitarrfestival. Intensive instruction for guitarists of all levels.
lecture13:00The Shipyard History Association shares the often-forgotten stories of women from Göteborg's shipyards through two witnesses from that era - crane operator Kerstin Rundström and welder Aino Trosell.
lecture13:00Workshop with Spanish flamenco musician La Tremendita at Uppsala Gitarrfestival. A one-hour hands-on session.
lecture13:00Workshop with guitarists Emil Ernebro and Filip Jers at Uppsala Gitarrfestival.
lecture11:00Argentine guitarist Diego Jascalevich gives a lecture and live performance at Uppsala Guitar Festival.
lecture11:00Guitar workshop with Juanfe Perez at Uppsala Gitarrfestival. A one-hour session on guitar technique and musical development.
lecture10:00Czech guitarist Pavel Steidl leads a masterclass at the Uppsala Guitar Festival.
lecture10:00Guitar workshop with Maggie Cullén at Uppsala Gitarrfestival, exploring technique and musical development.
lecture19:00Morgan Larsson hosts an entertaining culture quiz at Teater Halland Foajéscen.
lecture19:00Susanna Alakoski and Sanna Ghotbi present their literary works at an authors' evening in Bengtsfors.
lecture19:00Author Olof Lundh presents his work at an evening event at Höganäs Bryggeri.
lecture18:30An evening conversation exploring charitable perspectives at Uppsala Castle.
lecture18:00Sveriges Radio's correspondents from global hotspots share their reporting and discuss the challenges facing journalism today.
lecture18:00A lecture tracing the history of childbirth in Sweden, from old customs and traditions to the rise of modern maternity care.
lecture18:00Åsa Jonsson presents her lecture show about managing negative thoughts and mental wellbeing.
lecture18:00A lecture on the Italian Renaissance woman Tullia d'Aragona and her impact on Renaissance society.
lecture18:00A guided breathwork session with Hale connected to Ylva Snöfrid's exhibition. The evening combines a short exhibition tour with breathing practice to explore presence and consciousness.
lecture17:00A group reading session where the library leader shares a text that the group reads and discusses together. Approximately 70 minutes including refreshments.
lecture16:00Guitarist and educator Lars Petersson delivers a lecture at Uppsala Guitar Festival.
lecture15:30Guitar workshop with Thomas Arnesen at Uppsala Gitarrfestival. A one-hour session on guitar technique and music creation.
lecture14:30Guitar workshop with Jan-Olof Andersson at Uppsala Gitarrfestival. An hour-long session for guitarists of all levels.
lecture13:30Masterclass with classical guitarist Zoran Dukić at Uppsala Guitar Festival.
lecture13:30Guitarist Stefan Löfvenius delivers a lecture at Uppsala Guitar Festival.
lecture19:00Lecture by Adde Malmberg at Falkenberg's municipal theatre.
lecture19:00A crash course on this year's Nobel Prizes with members of the Nobel Committees, moderated by the Nobel Prize Museum. After the break, comedian Annika Lantz hosts a Nobel Quiz.
lecture18:30Meet Kristina Ohlsson, Sweden's best-selling author, at an author event in Nyköping.
lecture18:00A lecture on the Gothenburg Colourists and the role of colour in their artistic expression.
lecture18:00An English-language lecture on friendship relations at Historiska museet in Stockholm.
lecture18:00Sweden's Radio foreign correspondents present news, analysis and reporting from their assignments around the world. A one-hour-15-minute performance followed by discussion.
lecture18:00Queer Wednesday explores RFSL's history through 20th-century member magazines - an evening of lecture, workshop, and discussion about freedom of expression and norm-breaking voices.
lecture18:00Archaeologist Emma Maltin lectures on food culture in New Lödöse during the 16th century - a time of inequality, resistance and religious upheaval.
lecture18:00Marine biologist David C. Bernvi lectures on the great white shark and other shark species on Sweden's west coast. A fascinating talk about the future of sharks in warming seas.
lecture18:00Four Swedish authors gather for an evening of readings and discussion about poetry, prose and literature's place in society.
lecture18:00Lecture and guided tour exploring Hallandsringen, the artist group that captured the familiar landscape. Marika Reuterswärd from Hallands Konstmuseum introduces the artists behind the movement.
lecture18:00A lecture on the language of war and conflict at Marinmuseum in Karlskrona.
lecture14:00A lecture exploring climate change and its implications for Umeå's future.
lecture13:15Anders Göranzon, General Secretary of the Swedish Bible Society, lectures on the new translation of the New Testament and what happens when the Bible is translated anew.
lectureAuthor Jonas Gardell discusses his acclaimed novel about love, friendship, and Sweden's AIDS crisis, now published in a new unified edition.
lecture18:00Sveriges Radio correspondents from around the world present news reporting, analysis and background from their assignments. An hour-long performance followed by discussion.
lecture18:00A lecture exploring how military music has evolved and shaped culture across five centuries, from the Renaissance to today.
lecture18:00Try your hand at Chinese calligraphy at the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities. A beginner-friendly introduction to this classical art.
lecture18:00A practical workshop to help you film better videos using your mobile phone.
lecture14:00Guided tour of the "Birth and Childbirth" exhibition at the Women's History Museum in Umeå, tailored for senior visitors.
lecture13:00A lecture about travel to Piedmont in Italy, presented in Swedish.
lecture(2 days)
Training days for Umeå University alumni in Helsingborg.
lectureMeet award-winning French author Marie-Hélène Lafon in conversation with Kristina Sandberg. She discusses her new novel "Outside" about family bonds and life choices.
lecture18:00An evening exploring the power of conversation, hosted by psychiatrist Ullakarin Nyberg with Jonas Gardell, Karin Adelsköld, Malou von Sivers, and the founders of the Ångestpodden podcast. Music by Lisa Nilsson and Yasmine Östergren.
lecture14:00A meeting with artist Kjell Rosén, who shares stories about his life and artistic practice.
lecture18:00Masterclass at Själevads Church. A one-hour workshop or lecture focused on in-depth knowledge and practical training.
lecture18:00A storytelling evening with Kiruna's first female drill operator IngMari Lundmark and her daughter Anneli, sharing the history of women's struggle to work in the mine.
lecture15:30Discover Piedmont's wine, food and cultural heritage in this guided journey through northern Italy.
lecture15:30Discover Piedmont's wine, cuisine, and cultural heritage in this guided journey through northern Italy.
lecture15:30Discover the wines, cuisine and heritage of Piedmont, Italy's celebrated northern region.
lecture15:30Discover Piedmont in northern Italy through its wine, cuisine and cultural heritage at this event in Söderhamn.
lecture15:30Discover Piedmont's wine, cuisine, and cultural heritage in this guided presentation at Salong Röda Kvarn.
lecture14:00Meet this year's Art'n Fiber® resident artist in a talk at Uppsala konstmuseum.
lecture13:00Learn to write beautiful signatures and develop your personal handwriting at the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities. A workshop for anyone wanting to improve their writing.
lecture11:00Finissage of Curt Hillfon's exhibition with an author talk about the book Ateljésamtal, featuring Marika Wachtmeister in conversation with the artist's daughter Freja Hillfon.
lecture10:00Guided mushroom walk through Änggårdsbergen with tips on identifying species using field guides and apps. Dress for the weather and bring refreshments.
lecture20:00Stefan Sundström explores the classics and highlights of Swedish cultural heritage.
lecture19:30Actor Peter Stormare recounts his journey from Arbrå to Hollywood at Nöjeshallen in Varberg.
lecture15:00A lecture on Selma Lagerlöf and Sophie Elkan, two important Swedish authors from the 1800s and their relationship.
lecture14:30Painting course for adult beginners and experienced painters on three Saturdays in October. Learn quick painting techniques in oil, acrylic, and drawing under the guidance of educator Cornelia Tell.
lecture14:00A lecture exploring India and the gaps in Western understanding of the country.
lecture13:30Photography masterclass with James Musselwhite, hosted by F3 Foto Göteborg.
lecture13:00Guided tour of Malmö's iconic spiral-shaped skyscraper Turning Torso.
lecture13:00Guided tour of Hallands konstmuseum exploring the building's artistic design and architecture as part of your museum entry.
lecture12:30Discover the ocean's most mysterious creatures in a photo programme at Sjöfartsmuseet Akvariet - from animals with enormous eyes to glowing deep-sea beings.
lecture10:30Rickard Nordström shares his personal experiences of living with ADHD and offers deeper understanding from multiple perspectives - as a student, partner, and parent.
lecture10:00Guided tour of Hallwylska museet with audio description for visitors with visual impairments.
lecture10:00Learn traditional Särnalåt songs with Per Hardestam at Moraparken in Mora.
lecture18:00Author AW presents his work Skördetider at Tingshuset in Dalby. A literary evening for book lovers.
lecture17:30Discover the wines, cuisine and culture of Piedmont in northern Italy at this evening event in Ystad.
lecture17:30Discover the wines, cuisine, and cultural heritage of Piedmont in northern Italy through this engaging presentation.
lecture17:30Discover Piedmont's wine, cuisine, and cultural heritage in this guided journey through northern Italy.
lecture13:00The lecture Amerikaväskan explores emigration history through the stories of individual emigrants and their journey to America.
lecture18:30Three experts deliver talks on brain hormones, emotional intelligence and oxytocin's healing effects across different venues in Universeum.
lecture18:00Psychologist Jonas Mosskin discusses three classic plays and what they reveal about our time. A three-part series at Dramatenbaren where theatre meets psychology.
lecture18:00A local author presents their literary debut at Kinna bibliotek.
lecture18:00Historian Joanna Vadenbring explores women's experiences during the Scanian War - spies, resisters and survivors who took action when the men were away.
