Events calendar
In the events calendar you will find a selection of events in and around Gothenburg.
Angered Book Fair 2024, May 3 – 4
May 3-4, 2024 is the time for the sixth edition of the Angered Book Fair – a literary arena for writers, established and non-established, in Angered and other suburbs. The event aims to elevate literature and poetry in suburban areas and reflect the diversity of literature and society. The book fair opens with a spoken word evening and on Saturday 4 May there is a day program with talks and seminars, readings, book tables and outdoor activities.
Children’s Day 2024, May 4
Once again, it’s time to put the children in focus. During Children’s Day, ALL children get their own day with lots of fun to experience and try. For example, you can test drive cheeky cars, meet the emergency services, experience music and dance performances, taste good food from food trucks, get face painting or meet superheroes. The event is organized by Innerstaden Göteborg together with UNICEF Sweden.
Röhsska’s arts and crafts days, May 2 – 5
For four days, The Röhsska Museum pays tribute to the breadth and diversity that can be found within Swedish handicrafts, and looks in particular at the meeting between handicrafts and the public. This year’s arts and crafts days at Röhsska run parallel and in collaboration with the Konsthantverkscentrums Craft Days. This is celebrated a little extra in the form of a joint exhibition and opening at The Röhsska Museum!
Göteborg Basketball Festival 2024, May 9
Göteborg Basketball Festival is one of Europe’s largest youth basketball tournaments. The tournament started in 1979 and celebrates its 45th anniversary in 2024. It is always played during Ascension Day and the longing is great for bouncing basketballs, full halls and above all the joy it brings. Entry for all spectators is free at all matches. The finals are played at the Sports Academy, Valhalla Sporthall and Gothia arena.
This Is What I Mean, May 17
Tradition and the present merge in a dynamic meeting between Swedish hip-hop elite and symphony orchestra in a unique concert in Gothenburg’s Concert Hall. At the forefront of this fusion is the artist Vic Vem, the Gothenburg rapper who is passionate about the word, the story and the dynamics – what is the soul of hip-hop. With him this evening, he has artists from the Swedish hip-hop elite: Imenella, Erik Lundin and Dani M.
Göteborgsvarvet 2024, May 18
Since its inception in 1980, the world’s largest half-marathon, the Göteborgsvarvet, has set just over 1.4 million people in motion. It is a world-class event and an iconic recurring event in Gothenburg. The course takes you through Slottsskogen, along Hisingen’s beautiful quays and past the pulse of the avenue. The running party is also spiced up with an audience of over 200,000 people, 50 music stations and many other exciting activities along the way.
Minivarvet, May 18 – 19
The Minivarvet is Sweden’s largest children’s race and since its inception, thousands and thousands of small children have run the Minivarvet. Many are satisfied with one lap, while others lap the track several times. The mini yard is loaded with running, joy, play and adventure. This race encourages an active life from when the children are small.
Vegan Market in Gothenburg, May 25
On May 25, the square Grönsakstorget, which was converted into a summer square in April, will become a vegan market. The square is filled with local artisans and food producers who display their creations at this meeting place. To the vegan market, the organizer has also invited local food trucks as well as guests from other regions to satiate hungry stomachs with vegan delicacies.
Hästpojken at Gothenburg Film Studio, May 25
After six years, Hästpojken is back. With the new single “Min nya parfym” and the long-awaited fifth album “River av ett liv” behind them, the band does a few selected concerts, which are crowned by a big concert at home, where Hästpojken takes everything to the next level.
Majornas Megaloppis, May 26
Majornas Megaloppis is a mega-sized flea market in Gothenburg in the neighbourhood of Majorna and stretches from Stigbergstorget to Mariaplan/Kungsladugård. The Megaloppisen always takes place on the last Sunday in May. Everyone is their own organizer. You set up tables on the sidewalk where you live and sell things you no longer need, or you visit the flea market in the hope of finding a bargain.
Live at Liseberg in May
Mapei is the Swedish-American multi-artist who constantly impresses with her versatility. She has been described as a musical chameleon and is active as a singer, rapper and songwriter. Her world hit “Don’t Wait” has over 100 million streams on Spotify, and on May 17 she plays at Liseberg’s Lilla Scen.
Last year’s success, MetAle, returns to Liseberg’s Harbour Area! Together with ten selected microbreweries from Gothenburg’s Ölgille, Liseberg invites you to a weekend filled with craft beer, good food, inspiring lectures and live music from some of Sweden’s best rock bands – Mustasch and Lillasyster. Runs between May 24 – 25.
The Norwegian pop duo Marcus & Martinus will come to Liseberg this summer to reunite with the Gothenburg fans. It will be their first performance on Stora Scenen since 2016, which became one of the most visited days of the entire season. On May 30, they are back to once again put on a grand show.
Hamlet at Gothenburg City Theatre, all of May
With a deep love for Shakespeare, Kristina Hagström-Ståhl directs the play of plays in a musically driven new translation. A set that wants to transcend the boundaries of history and at the same time capture our own moment in time. Shown at Gothenburg City Theater during most of May. See the link below for exact dates.
