Folkteatern in Gothenburg is one of Sweden's best-known public theatres, founded in 1934. It has a long tradition of socially engaged and politically conscious productions, and remains a key part of the city's cultural scene. The repertoire ranges from classics to contemporary drama and musical theatre.
theater18:30Blaue Frau turns 20 and examines her own feminist work through an investigation of a debate forum from 2006. A provocative performance about feminism, responsibility, and change.
theater19:00A dark comedy about private funding of culture, with music ranging from skillingtryck to Tchaikovsky. A satirical take on the cultural budget that sparked parliamentary debate.
concert19:30Lindha Kallerdahl, Andreas Werliin and Fabian Kallerdahl present their album "Skin and Eyes" - an intimate jazz evening where voice, improvisation and musical dialogue meet.
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.
concert19:30Lotta Wenglén presents her sixth album "Veden Fyren Slätten" - a blend of humour, philosophy and social critique that she calls klimakteriepop.
concert19:30Cosmic Ear unites prominent Swedish jazz musicians around Don Cherry's legacy, blending free jazz, gnawa, and world music into an improvised musical journey.
theater18:00Peer 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.
theater18:30An artistic escape room performance where three actors explore the unconscious through surrealism and esoteric practices.
concert19:30Saxophonist Elin Forkelid presents her quintet with personal interpretations of John Coltrane's classic works.
concert19:30Experimental electronic music from Chicago trio Bitchin Bajas - psychedelic, post-ambient and intense improvisation at Folkteatern.
theater18:30Folkteatern's Bobby Fischer Lives in Pasadena blends theatre with gastronomy - the audience dines at a table with the actors while a Michelin-starred chef serves a tasting menu inspired by the play.