Gothenburg Culture Festival

Programme

Friday 30 August ↓
Saturday 31 August ↓
Sunday 1 September ↓

 

Friday 30 August

Rehearsals for Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Main Stage, 15:00–16:00

Sit in the Dress Circle to watch rehearsals for the musical Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, as the cast prepares for the Swedish premiere in September. Featuring musical artists and the Göteborg Opera Orchestra, performed in Swedish.

Please note that this is not a full performance, but a work-in-progress rehearsal where the director may interrupt to give notes, instruct the performers to re-do a certain section, and so on.

Free admission for ticket holders. Limited availability, max. 2 tickets per person.

Learn more about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Win tickets to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Grönsakstorget, 17:30–ca 18:30

Find the Golden Ticket! Just like in Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – this autumn's big musical at the Göteborg Opera – we've hidden a number of golden tickets around the city. Whoever finds a golden ticket will win 2 tickets to the musical. Everyone may participate, but please note that the person redeeming the prize must be over 18 years old.

ONE golden ticket is hidden in the Culture Festival’s area at Grönsakstorget. We'll announce from the stage when it's time to start searching. When the ticket is found (and the day's competition is concluded), we'll announce it from the stage and on our Instagram account, @goteborgsoperan. Instructions for redeeming the prize are on the golden ticket itself.

Food and drinks on Friday

The Göteborg Opera Restaurant is open from 11:30 to 15:00, so join us for lunch!

 

Saturday 31 August

Family Dance
Small Stage, 10:30–11:00 and 11.45–12.15

For children aged 5–12 and accompanying adults. A playful dance session where we explore movement through imagination and the body's capabilities. Please wear soft, comfortable clothing that allows for easy movement. We dance in socks. Language: Swedish. Led by Angelina Allen de Melo, former dancer in GöteborgsOperans Danskompani.

Free admission for ticket holders. Limited availability, max. 2 tickets per person.
Please note – everyone needs a ticket, both children and adults.

 

Guided tour in Swedish
Beginning in our foyer, 12:00–13:00 & 13:00–14:00

Welcome behind the scenes!
Free admission for ticket holders. Limited availability, max. 4 tickets per person.

Win tickets to the musical Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Kungstorget, 12:00 – ca 13:00

Find the Golden Ticket! Just like in Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – this autumn's big musical at the Göteborg Opera – we've hidden a number of golden tickets around the city. Whoever finds a golden ticket wins two tickets to the musical. Everyone may participate, but please note that the person redeeming the prize must be over 18 years old.

ONE golden ticket is hidden in the Culture Festival’s area at Kungstorget. We'll announce from the stage when it's time to start searching. When the ticket is found (and the day's competition is concluded), we'll announce it from the stage and on our Instagram account, @goteborgsoperan. Instructions for redeeming the prize are on the golden ticket itself.

Movement and Improvisation Workshop
Small Stage, 13:00–14:00

For ages 15 and up. Welcome to a workshop that offers you the opportunity to explore emotions, experiences, and playfulness through movement and dance for one hour. We recommend that participants wear comfortable clothes that allow free movement. No prior experience is necessary. Language: Swedish and English. Led by Janine Koertge, former dancer in GöteborgsOperans Danskompani.

Free admission for ticket holders. Limited availability, max. 2 tickets per person.
Please note, both parents and children/youths need a ticket.

 

Win tickets to the musical Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Bergsjöns Kulturhus, 14:00–15:00

Find the Golden Ticket! Just like in Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – this autumn's big musical at the Göteborg Opera – we've hidden a number of golden tickets around the city. Whoever finds a golden ticket wins two tickets to the musical. Everyone may participate, but please note that the person redeeming the prize must be over 18 years old.

During the Tellus Festival at Bergsjöns Kulturhus, 1 golden ticket is hidden. We'll announce from the stage when it's time to start searching. When the ticket is found (and the day's competition is concluded), we'll announce it from the stage and on our Instagram account, @goteborgsoperan. Instructions for redeeming the prize are on the golden ticket itself.

Family Sing-Along
Main Stage, 14:00–15.15

Come and sing with the Göteborg Opera Children’s and Senior Youth Choir and opera singers! We'll warm up in the main auditorium with a group rehearsal where you'll learn parts of the program with us in a playful manner. Then it's concert time in the foyer, and you're welcome to sing along from your seat in the audience.

Free admission for ticket holders. Limited availability, max. 4 tickets per person.

Culture Festival Concert: Seasonal Delights
Main Stage, 18:00–19:30 (ingen paus)

Highlights from the new season and well-known music from the world of opera. Featuring opera singers Kerstin Avemo, Julia Sporsén, Tobias Westman and Mats Persson together with the Göteborg Opera Orchestra. Songs and music from Carmen, Tosca, Otello, Madama Butterfly, Peter Grimes, Iolanta and Der Schauspieldirektor. Conducted by Martyna Szymczak. Presenter: Göran Gademan, dramaturge.

Free admission for ticket holders. Limited availability, max. 2 tickets per person.

Food and drinks on Saturday

The Göteborg Opera Café is open from 11:00, so why not enjoy some refreshments with us?

The Göteborg Opera Restaurant opens at 15:30, so feel free to grab a bite or enjoy a drink with us.

 

Sunday 1 September

Win tickets to the musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Slottsskogsvallen, 11:00– approx. 12:00

Find the Golden Ticket! Just like in Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – this autumn's big musical at the Göteborg Opera – we've hidden golden tickets around the city. Whoever finds a golden ticket wins a voucher for two tickets to any show of their choice during the autumn season – for example, to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Everyone may participate, but please note that the person redeeming the prize must be over 18 years old.

In the Culture Festival's area at Slottsskogsvallen, we've hidden 1 golden ticket. From 11:00, keep an eye out for the golden ticket. When it's found, we'll announce it over the loudspeakers at Slottsskogsvallen and on our Instagram account @goteborgsoperan. When the ticket is found, the competition ends. Instructions for redeeming the prize are on the golden ticket.

Awards ceremony: Birch Trumpeter of the Year (Årets näverlur)
Foyer, 11:15–12:00

Annual cultural award to the individual or group working in the Nordic region that has done most to promote herders’ music and traditional birch trumpet playing in the Nordic folk music tradition.

Free admission.

Piano Festival
Small Stage, 11:00–13:45

The festival is divided into two parts beginning at 11:00 (Panel discussion about Smetana’s influence on the music life in Gothenburg) and 12:30 respectively (Year of Czech Music 2024 with Trio Smetana from Prague). A cooperation between the Göteborg Piano Festival, the Ministry of Czech Culture and Year of Czech Music 2024.

Free admission for ticket holders. Limited availability, max. 2 tickets per person.

Guided tours in Swedish
Start in the foyer. 12:00–13:00 & 13:00–14:00

Welcome behind the scenes!

Free admission for ticket holders. Limited availability, max. 4 tickets per person.

Carmen – Fully booked
Main Stage, 16:00–19.50

Bizet’s opera about the seductive Carmen is one of the world’s most popular.

“Perfect for audiences [trying] opera for the first time” SR Kulturnytt
“A hit parade” Göteborgs-Posten
“Opera at the highest level” Dagens Nyheter

Food and drinks on Sunday

The Göteborg Opera’s Restaurant and Café open at 13:30, so feel free to grab a bite or enjoy a drink with us.