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Gothenburg’s Anniversary Celebration in 2023
Gothenburg has turned 400 years old. Join us as we celebrate that.
When Gothenburg’s 400th birthday came mid-pandemic in 2021, it was marked with an official ceremony that was broadcast live. Now the time has finally come to celebrate the city’s anniversary together!
Gothenburg’s Anniversary Celebration run from June 2 to September 3, 2023. We will fill the city with music and dance, culinary experiences, historical walks, cries of laughter, innovations, experiences for all ages and much, much more. Here are a few highlights:
Join the Celebrations in Frihamnen
2 juni – 5 juni
The celebrations will begin with Gothenburg’s Anniversary Festival that will take place in the city’s newest district: Frihamnen. Here you will be able to enjoy four days of music, dance, food, entertainment and much more – just a stone’s throw from the new bridge Hisingsbron. The festival will be open and free everyone.
Take a Stroll through the Future of Gothenburg
June 2–September 3
Gothenburg is midway through an extensive transformation. The Prototyping Gothenburg project focuses on challenges and solutions within the city, highlighting initiatives that work actively to accelerate a sustainable transition. All this can be seen in an exhibition along a walking path that stretches from Frihamnen, to Ringön, across the bridge Hisingsbron, to the city centre and Kronhuskvarteret. Throughout the summer, visitors will be guided through a changing urban landscape with existing buildings as the main feature of the exhibition. Find out more about Prototyping Gothenburg here.
Visit the Anniversary Exhibition
June 2–September 3
What’s so special about Gothenburg’s 400th anniversary? The outdoor exhibition in the park Bältesspännarparken describes the journey towards the anniversary, showcases what the anniversary has created and describes a wealth of experiences during the actual celebrations. There will also be a small stage, plenty of inspiration and guided tours.
Celebrate our favourite centenarians
June 2–September 3
In 2023, several of the city’s favourite places will turn 100 years old. Liseberg amusement park, Gothenburg Botanical Garden, Gothenburg Museum of Art, the Maritime Museum and Aquarium, the Slottsskogsvallen stadium, Göteborgs Konsthall and Göteborg Natural History Museum were all built for the city’s 300th anniversary in 1923. The current layout of the main boulevard Avenyn was established that same year, the School of Business, Economics and Law received its first students, and Bräcke Diakoni began its operations. Special anniversary initiatives are being prepared for Gothenburg’s anniversary celebrations.
Psst!
You are Gothenburg! You are an important part of the city, and an important part of the celebrations. Gothenburg’s entire 400th anniversary is based on people’s ideas and wishes, and together we want to make things happen. Do you want to join in? Find out how to take part in the anniversary here.
