By Flavia Voican · Updated April 14, 2026
By Flavia Voican · Updated April 14, 2026
Gothenburg hosts over 200 annual events, with the Gothenburg Film Festival drawing 120,000 attendees annually to its 12 venues across the city.
| Month | Event | Type | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Gothenburg Ice Festival | Winter | FREE |
| February | Gothenburg Book Fair | Book Fair | 120-200 SEK |
| March | Swedish Film Festival | Cinema | 100-250 SEK |
| April | Gothenburg Book Fair Opening | Book Fair | FREE |
| June | Göteborgs Jazzfestival | Music | 150-350 SEK |
| June | Gothenburg Street Art Festival | Art | FREE |
| July | Gothenburg Film Festival | Cinema | 150-400 SEK |
| August | Volvo Ocean Race Finish | Sport | FREE |
| September | Gothenburg Music Festival | Music | 200-500 SEK |
| October | Gothenburg Food & Drink Festival | Food | 250-450 SEK |
| November | Gothenburg Film Festival | Cinema | 150-400 SEK |
| December | Gothenburg Christmas Market | Christmas | FREE |
Gothenburg Book Fair Opening Day (April 12, 2026) at the Gothenburg Book Fair venue, free entry for all. Liseberg Summer Concerts (June 15, July 3, August 24, 2026) at Liseberg Park, free admission. Gothenburg Christmas Market (December 1-24, 2026) at Kungsportsavenyn, free entry with all market activities.
June and July offer the highest event density in Gothenburg. Book tickets for the Gothenburg Film Festival and Göteborgs Jazzfestival 3-4 months ahead. The official event listing platform is Gothenburg.se, updated weekly with verified dates and prices.
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