About this venue

Draken is a distinctive concert hall in Gothenburg, set in a venue that combines cultural tradition with the city’s urban character. The venue is known for a more intimate yet memorable atmosphere, making it well suited for concerts, live performances, screenings, and special stage programs. Its architecture and location give it a strong identity among the city’s event spaces.

The interior is designed to keep the audience close to the stage, with an emphasis on good visibility, clear acoustics, and comfortable movement through the venue. Visitors appreciate an atmosphere that is neither too large nor impersonal, but ideal for events where sound, performance details, and the connection with performers are an important part of the experience. Practical on-site facilities also make the time before the show more convenient.

The hall is located at Olof Palmes Plats 2, 413 30, Gothenburg, Sweden. The entrance is positioned in a central city area, so reaching the venue itself is straightforward on foot from surrounding streets and nearby public transport stops. For a broader overview of getting around Gothenburg and reaching events across the city, the city description below continues naturally with more details.

About the city

Gothenburg (Göteborg), a vibrant city on Sweden’s west coast, is known as one of Scandinavia’s most appealing destinations for concerts, major sports events and large public happenings. The city blends urban energy with a relaxed coastal feel, so visitors often like to pair a match or a show with a short city break. A varied choice of arenas and stadiums, together with clear wayfinding and well-organised entrances, makes getting to an event straightforward and enjoyable, even at peak attendance times.

A key advantage is excellent connectivity: public transport operated under Västtrafik includes trams, buses and boat services, so reaching the main arenas and stadiums is quick and convenient no matter where you stay. If you arrive by train, Gothenburg Central Station (Göteborg C) sits right in the city centre and is a natural starting point for continuing towards venues. For air travel, Göteborg Landvetter Airport offers reliable links to the city, so the entire arrival plan can be arranged without unnecessary transfers and stress.

Before or after the event, Gothenburg rewards curiosity: stroll along the canals and the waterfront of the Göta älv river, explore the charming Haga district, or catch the city’s pulse along Avenyn. If you want a touch of greenery and a view, several lookouts and walking paths provide a calmer contrast to the evening crowds, while the proximity of the sea and the archipelago adds a special “bonus” to the experience. That mix of events and a city that’s easy to enjoy is exactly what makes Gothenburg a great choice when you’re looking for tickets to sport or live music with a short but memorable stay.