A selection of major events in Gothenburg/Göteborg 2017 For a full listing please see Gothenburg official visitors- and events guide: www.goteborg.com
The whole year of 2017 Music scene in Gothenburg 1955-2018 A major exhibition on the popular music scene in Gothenburg from 1955 until today. http://goteborgsstadsmuseum.se/
The whole year of 2017 Together – Exhibition for children and adults about relationships The Museum of World Culture www.varldskulturmuseerna.se/en/
The whole year of 2017 Precious pieces In an 18th century cellar vault we open a new exhibition comprising valuable, unique objects from the museum’s collections – objects rarely shown to the public. http://goteborgsstadsmuseum.se/en/exhibitions/precious-pieces
The whole year of 2017 Hasselblad and the moon The exhibition highlights the Hasselblad life, the development of the Hasselblad camera and camera company's longstanding partnership with NASA and the Apollo program. Hasselblad Center www.hasselbladfoundation.org
November 2016 -February 19 Exhibition with Margrethe Odegaard 2016 års Torsten och Wanja Söderberg prize has been awarded to the Danish textile designer Margrethe Odgaard, who are constantly looking for new ways to explore color and patterns in the material. This is an exhibition of her works at Röhsska Museum. http://rohsska.se/en
January 5 - 8 Gothia Innebandy Cup International Floorball at its best. More than 1,100 games are played at more than 20 different playing fields. www.gothiainnebandycup.se
January 12 – 15 Disney on ice Enjoy a magical time with Frost in a swirling ice show with adventure, action and love. Scandinavium arena www.scandinavium.se
January 27 – February 6 Göteborg International Film Festival Scandinavia’s largest public film festival which showed last year nearly 450 films from 84 countries. www.giff.se
February 4 – February 12 Göteborg Boat Show Boat fair with boats of all types and sizes at Svenska Mässan Exhibition and Congress Centre. Svenska Mässan, the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre www.batmassan.se
Updated May 18, 2017. This information may be subject to changes.
February 4 – April 9 Electra Richard Strauss famous opera from 1909. http://en.opera.se/
February 21-26 Gothenburg Horse Show The annual and one of the world's three biggest indoor competitions for equestrian sport. At the same time the exhibition Euro Horse at Svenska Mässan Exhibition and Congress Centre. Scandinavium arena www.goteborghorseshow.com
February 24 – 26 Passion for food A food fair for everyone who likes to cook using local produce (in Eriksbergshallen). Eriksbergshallen www.passionformat.se
March 6 White Guide Gala For the first time since it all started in 2005, the gala will leave Stockholm and take place at Svenska Mässan, the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre in Gothenburg http://www.whiteguide.se/
March 10 Marcus & Martinus Consert at Scandinavium www.gotevent.se
March 11- The Birth of Gothenburg From excavations new objects have been found that tells us more about the historic - and violent - Gothenburg during the 16hundreds and before. Through different rooms you will feel, hear and smell the historic Gothenburg. The exhibition at Göteborgs Stadsmuseum is part of the upcoming of the city’ 400th anniversery in 2021. http://goteborgsstadsmuseum.se/en/exhibitions/birth-gothenburg
March 14 Eldfesten (the Festival of Fire) Eldfesten is a 4000 years old tradition for the Iranian people; it is celebrated the night before the nouruz (New Year’s Day). At the festival you can find delicious food, great music and crackling small bonfires. http://atash.se
March 24-25 Beer and whiskey fair For two days, a large number of exhibitors gather at the Swedish Exhibition Centre. Here you will find microbreweries, breweries, distilleries etc., Svenska Mässan, the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre www.svenskamassan.se/en/
April 1 – June 3 The Magic Flute By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart http://en.opera.se/
April 21 - 22 Gothenburg Wine & Deli The first wine and deli fair in Gothenburg. A large number of wine and beverage/importers and delicacy business as well as local representatives.
Updated May 18, 2017. This information may be subject to changes.
Svenska Mässan, the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre http://www.vinochdeli.se/
April 21 - 23 Art walk in Majorna Some 50 artists open their art studios in the area of Majorna. A joint exhibition at Röda Sten Art Centre.
April 22 – October 1 Liseberg Summer season of the largest amusement park in Scandinavia; with its 40 attractions and activities, restaurants, stage for artist performances etc. www.liseberg.com
April 22 – til the end of the year Klubbland Håkan Hellström A pop-up exhibition, a musical ride of Håkan Hellström at Liseberg Amusement Parc. Ticket release is planned to the April 2, which incidentally, is Hakan Hellstrom's birthday. www.liseberg.se
April 30 Chalmers Cortègen Cortègen is a Carnival train organised every year on Walpurgis day by the students of the engineering school Chalmers. http://www.cortegen.se/
May 5-8 Gothenburg Basketball Festival The biggest youth tournament in the world. 500 teams from Europe will be playing at more than 30 arenas. www.basketballfestival.se/eng
May 5 - 7 Göteborgsgirot A big bike race (140/70/35 km or even the kids’ race) taking place in the city and around Gothenburg. http://goteborgsgirot.se/
May 10 – 14 (May 8 – 19 for the schools) International Science Festival Gothenburg Theme: TrustInterdisciplinary items, experiments and workshops. www.vetenskapsfestivalen.se
May 18 - 20 GöteborgsVarvet Expo Many exhibitors from various industries are gathering at Svenska Mässan with products related to running and health. http://www.goteborgsvarvet.se/en/
May 20 GöteborgsVarvet Annual half marathon with 60,000 participants. www.goteborgsvarvet.se/en/
May 26 - 28 Yoga Games Scandinavia's largest yoga classes, workshops and conferences about yoga and health. http://www.yogagames.org/page.aspx?lang=en
Updated May 18, 2017. This information may be subject to changes.
May 26 - 28 Hammarkullen Carnival Annual carnival procession and festivities, attracting some 40,000 visitors. www.karneval.se
May 28 Rod Stewart Concert at Scandinavium arena www.gotevent.se
May 31 - April 2018 Rembrandt - The patronage of patrons to Claudius Cilivis The Dutch master Rembrandt's most attentive and greatest works is shown. The 2 x 3 meter painting shows a moment from the ancient history. goteborgskonstmuseum.se
June 2 - 3 Summerburst Festival Annual electronic music festival with DJs coming from Sweden and everywhere in the world at Ullevi Stadium. http://summerburst.se/
June 6 (the National Day of Sweden) GSO Summer concert Traditional open air concert with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Slottsskogen City Park www.gso.se
June 7-11 West Pride Art and culture LGBTQ festival. www.westpride.se
June 14 – 18 Side by Side by El Sistema An international music youth camp with more than 3000 participants. An important part of Gothenburg´s 400-year anniversary.
June 21 Green Day & Rancid Concert at Scandinavium www.kulturbolaget.se/konserter/2016/green-day-gbg/
June 24 Midsummer’s Eve Celebrating the longest day of the year at Slottsskogen City Park, The Garden Society of Gothenburg, Gunnebo House and Gardens and at the Gothenburg Archipelago.
June 25 - 26 Coldplay at Ullevi Stadium www.gotevent.se
July 5-8 Partille Cup The world’s largest handball tournament for young people. partillecup.com/eng
July 16-22 Gothia World Youth Cup The world's biggest football tournament for young players. www.gothiacup.se/eng/August 5
Updated May 18, 2017. This information may be subject to changes.
Öloppet (Island race) A unique swim run race where in teams of two. The race is located in the archipelago of Gothenburg. http://www.oloppet.se
Every Saturday August – October Visit the farmer’s market in Haga Every Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM between 6 August and 29 October there is a charming farmer’s market in the Haga district. Here you get to meet local farmers and you can buy everything from vegetables to homemade sausage, cheese and marmalade. www.goteborg.com/en/gothenburg-restaurants-autumn/
August 10-12 Way Out West International city music festival in Slottsskogen with late clubbing “Stay Out West”. The festival is also about film, art, and design. http://www.wayoutwest.se/
August 16-20 Gothenburg Culture Festival Annual city festival with close to 1,000 acts, concerts, culture, entertainment and activities. All with free admission. www.goteborg.com/kulturkalaset
August 21 - 27 Longines FEI European Championships Gothenburg 2017 Gothenburg will be filled with equestrian activities in August. During seven exciting and eventful days, the FEI European Championships will transform the entire city into an arena, packed with competitions and events at Ullevi stadium, Heden village and Slottsskogen city park. http://gothenburg2017.com/en/
August 26 Midnight Run (Midnattsloppet) A run that starts at night. http://midnattsloppet.com/en/
September Göteborg Shopping Days On the last weekend of September, the shops are filled with the latest autumn fashion and everything needed for the colder season. This is celebrated with Göteborg Shopping Days, with three days filled with shopping, fashion shows and events all around town. http://www.goteborg.com/goteborg-shoppingdays
September 22-24 Gothenburg Chocolate, Liquorice and Delicacy Festival The exhibition has 3 000 square meters of wonderful space and room for more than 100 exhibitors with products of chocolates, liquorice and other delicious products from Sweden and the rest of the world. Eriksbergshallen www.chokladkalaset.se/in-english/
September 28-October 1 Göteborg Book Fair International book and culture fair. Svenska Mässan Exhibition and Congress Centre www.bokmassan.se/en
October 13 Culture Night A whole night of cultural events in the city. http://kulturnatta.goteborg.se/program-in-english/
Updated May 18, 2017. This information may be subject to changes.
October 27 - 29 Hem- Villa och Bostadsrätt/Mitt Kök Scandinavia's biggest consumer fair for food, wine, beverage and kitchenware. Svenska Mässan http://svenskamassan.se/en/
October 14 –November 5 Halloween at Liseberg Play trick or treat, meet witches with warts or take a walk in the dark parts of the park filled with fear and unexpected surprises. www.liseberg.se
November 5 - February 18, 2018 The exhibition Torsten and Wanja Söderberg's prize 2017 Daniel Rybakken The Röhsska Museum shows an exhibition of and with the prize winner of the year. NOTE! Gothenburg City Library www.rohsska.se
November 18 – December 30 Christmas at Liseberg Scandinavia’s largest Christmas market at Liseberg. www.liseberg.se
Mid-November – December Gothenburg Christmas City Scandinavia’s largest Christmas market at Liseberg. A three kilometre ‘Lane of Light’ leads to Liseberg from the central harbour, along the main boulevard Avenyn. Along the Lane the squares, bridges and buildings are lightened in an innovative and stylish design. www.gothenburg.com
Mid-December Santa Lucia concerts The city center church Domkyrkan celebrates Lucia with Luica concerts. Dates and time to be confirmed
The Oskar Fredrik near Linné celebrates Lucia with a free concerts. Dates and time to be confirmed
December 31 New Year’s Eve firework display The traditional New Year’s Eve firework display at the central harbour at 5pm.
Upcoming major events:
2018 Scandinavian man Skandinavia´s first men´s fashion days in Gothenburg. More information in the furtue.
Volvo Ocean Race stop-over June 14-21 Frihamnen
Europride August 14-19
2021 Gothenburg city will celebrate its 400th anniversary www.goteborg2021.com
Updated May 18, 2017. This information may be subject to changes.