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  • Traffic School - new experience for children at World of Volvo

    World of Volvo Opens Traffic School for Children – A Playful Experience Focused on Road Safety

    World of Volvo is expanding with an all-new experience: Traffic School, an outdoor driving track where children aged sju to twelve can drive electric Volvo cars and trucks in a realistic traffic environment. In a playful and educational way, children will learn the basics of traffic safety – and even get the chance to earn their very first “driver’s license.”

  • GöteborgsOperan, the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, and World of Volvo Invite You to Dance, Musician Encounters, and Baby Bonding

    GöteborgsOperan, the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, and World of Volvo Invite You to Dance, Musician Encounters, and Baby Bonding

    As spring blossoms, World of Volvo invites the public to a month filled with dance, music, and the joy of movement. Across three inspiring events in May, visitors will have the chance to experience culture up close – whether through unique encounters with musicians, captivating dance performances, or engaging activities for parents with babies.

  • New Exhibition. Volvo Models - Thorugh the Years

    New exhibition at World of Volvo. Volvo models - Through the Years

    The exhibition Volvo Models – Through the Years presents, for the first time ever, Volvo’s 98-year history gathered in one place. On the large plaza on level 2 of World of Volvo, over 100 detailed scale models showcase Volvo’s development through the decades – from the very first ÖV4 to today’s EX90.

  • World of Volvo nominated for the 2024 Kasper Salin Prize

    World of Volvo nominated for the 2024 Kasper Salin Prize

    Each year, Architects Sweden awards the Kasper Salin Prize to a Swedish building, or a group of buildings, of high architectural quality. This year, World of Volvo has the great honour of being one of four nominees for Sweden’s most prestigious architecture award. The winner will be announced at the Architecture Gala on April 3 in Stockholm.

  • The art exhibition World of Taube will be on display from 10 March to 31 August.

    Evert Taube’s artistic legacy showcased in a unique exhibition at World of Volvo

    In conjunction with the inaugural Taube Week, taking place from 9–15 March, World of Volvo is honoured to present World of Taube, a unique art exhibition showcasing works from throughout Taube’s lifetime. This will be the first dedicated exhibition of his art in Gothenburg, featuring several personal pieces – including some unique works that have never been displayed publicly before.

  • GotGuitars takes place at World of Volvo on April 26-27.

    GotGuitars 2025 – The Nordic region’s leading guitar fair at World of Volvo

    On 26–27 April 2025, GotGuitars, the Nordic region’s premier guitar fair, returns to welcome music enthusiasts from across the country. This year’s event will be hosted in collaboration with World of Volvo, transforming the venue into an arena brimming with guitars, music, and inspiration. Tickets go on sale on 5 February.

  • World of Volvo’s initiative for families: Winter break activities for everyone

    World of Volvo’s initiative for families: Winter break activities for everyone

    Winter break is approaching! During week 7, World of Volvo invites you to this year’s second edition of the FamilyFun concept. A week filled with playful, exciting and educational family activities – all completely free of charge. From Monday to Saturday during winter break, visitors can enjoy everything from action-packed competitions to spectacular performances focused on movement and health.

  • Taubedagen 2025 – Star-Studded  Tribute Concert at World of Volvo

    Taubedagen 2025 – Star-Studded Tribute Concert at World of Volvo

    On 12 March 2025, Evert Taube will be honoured with a concert at World of Volvo in Gothenburg, featuring artists such as Helen Sjöholm and Anders “Moneybrother” Wendin. The concert, Sjögång, offers a musical journey through Taube’s timeless works and coincides with Taubedagen, which in 2025 marks 135 years since Taube’s birth.

  • Experience Christmas at World of Volvo

    Experience Christmas at World of Volvo

    December is here, and World of Volvo is celebrating the festive season with lights, warmth, and unique experiences. Enjoy culture, delicious food, and magical moments in a beautifully decorated World of Volvo.

  • New exhibition at World of Volvo: How architecture is redefining sustainability

    New exhibition at World of Volvo: How architecture is redefining sustainability

    From the 6th of December to the 28th of February, World of Volvo presents “Changing Our Footprint” – an exhibition by Henning Larsen. The exhibition presents an inspiring architectural journey of how to change our foot-print – in small, but scalable steps – through built projects, ongoing research, testing, learning from mistakes, and inviting to a dialogue.

  • Last year, 5,000 people gathered on Avenyn to see the Lucia Parade. Photo: Avenyföreningen.

    The audience favorite from last year is back: Gothenburg's Lucia Parade returns to Avenyn

    Last year, 5,000 people gathered on Avenyn, and now it's time again! On Friday, December 13, World of Volvo, Göteborgs Lucia, and Avenyföreningen will host this year’s edition of Gothenburg's Lucia Parade. The success from last year will once again light up Avenyn, culminating in a heartwarming concert at Götaplatsen, performed by Göteborgs Lucia and over 150 choir members.

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