Christmas at World of Volvo | Holiday Events & Family Activities in Gothenburg

Lights, music and festive magic

Step into a world of lights, music, and winter magic at World of Volvo. From Christmas concerts and Lucia celebrations to festive dining and family activities, there’s something special for everyone this holiday season. Enjoy live Thursday Christmas Jazz, discover surprises in our Christmas Calendar, and create magical moments with family and friends.

Join us for joyful moments of music, celebration, and togetherness from 15 November to 10 January.

Season Highlights

Music & Performances

6 Nov–27 Nov: Thursday Jazz – Christmas Edition – Settle in for live jazz with a festive twist every Thursday evening at World of Volvo. Book your table here.
14, 21, 28 Nov & 5 Dec: Friday Live Lunch – Enjoy live Christmas music during lunch at Ceno Brasserie.
11, 12, 13, 18, 19 Dec: Jill Johnson Christmas Concert – A festive Christmas concert in Gothenburg with Jill Johnsson and Augustifamiljen. Book your ticket here.
17 Dec: Winter Concert with Gothenburg Opera – A delightful concert in the event hall with opera and musical artists performing classic Christmas songs, at 17:30.

Christmas Traditions

30 Nov: First of Advent: Lighting the Christmas Tree – Gather as we light the tree and serve ginger biscuits to mark the start of Advent.
12 Dec: Lucia at World of Volvo – Experience the atmosphere during the Lucia celebrations in Gothenburg when Rytmus' Lucia procession spreads light, warmth and cheer on level 2, at 12:30.
13 Dec: Lucia Vehicle Parade in Gothenburg – Follow the traditional vehicle procession spreading light and music throughout the city.

Family & Community

15 Nov: Christmas Activation outside Liseberg – We will be welcoming visitors at Liseberg’s South Entrance serving ginger biscuits, glögg, and sharing a special World of Volvo ticket offer to mark the start of the festive season from 11.00-12.45.
1–23 Dec: Exhibition Christmas Calendar – A new surprise is hidden every day in the Exhibition’s excavator ball pit! Buy your ticket here.
21 Dec–10 Jan: LEGO Family Activities – With your exhibition entry ticket, you'll get access to 20 square metres of LEGO bricks in every colour and shape imaginable for free creation and play. Cool action car track with jumps where you can test drive your own LEGO car. All visitors help to create a mosaic picture in LEGO – a work of art created by everyone emerges. Board games and puzzles will be available to borrow – play together with friends or make new ones. Buy your ticket here.

Festive Dining

21 Nov–22 Dec: Julbord at Ceno on Top – Discover classic Swedish Christmas flavours with stunning city views. Book a table here.
11–13, 18–19 Dec: Christmas Dinner at Ceno Brasserie – Combine your Jill Johnson Christmas Concert experience with a delicious seasonal meal. Book a table here.

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