3 Best Performing Arts Venues in Goteborg (Gothenburg), Sweden

A statement in steel and glass, the opera house opened in 1994, immediately dominating this section of the waterfront with its bold lines and shape, designed to evoke the idea of a ship in the harbor. Set against a backdrop of the old docks, it makes for a striking image. The building includes an auditorium seating 1,300 and a dining area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the harbor. Productions here are world class and well worth seeing if you get the chance.

This independent cinema is housed in a brick building that used to be a school. It has three screens that show a variety of high-quality non-commercial and otherwise under-the-radar films from around the world.