Ullevi

About this venue

Ullevi is more than a stadium—it’s Gothenburg’s headline venue for major nights out. Built for the 1958 FIFA World Cup, its broad, open bowl design and sweeping stands give it that unmistakable “big-event” feel the moment you arrive. For sport, it offers around 43,000 seated places, and for concerts it can be configured for up to 75,000 spectators, making it one of the largest stadium stages in Scandinavia.

Inside, the experience is impressively focused for an outdoor arena: clear sightlines from many sections, a powerful crowd atmosphere, and concert sound that can feel surprisingly tight when the venue is full. Visitors also appreciate modern event logistics—straightforward entrances, sector signage that keeps queues moving, and plenty of food-and-drink options during peak times.

You’ll find the stadium at Ullevigatan, Gothenburg, Sweden. Aim for the perimeter entrances and follow the sector markers to your gate; the tram stops Ullevi Norra and Ullevi Södra sit right next to the venue, while drivers typically approach via the E6 (exit “Centrum”) and use nearby parking facilities around the event district. For a broader overview of getting around the city beyond the stadium area, see the text further down the page.

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.