Major events on Gotland 2027

Easter Parade in Visby

Last year we managed to break a new world record of 6,533 dressed-up Easter witches, bunnies and chickens and we of course hope that we will once again welcome thousands of costumed people to the streets of Visby.

March 25, 2027

(April 13, 2028)

Visby Vårdagar (events in Visby city center)

We celebrate the arrival of spring in the World Heritage city of Visby with Visby Spring Days. Come to Visby and take part in culture, markets, flea markets, fashion shows, city walks, good food and lots of fun and exciting events and activities.

April 30 – May 2, 2027

(May 5-7, 2028)

Swedish National day celebrations

We are celebrating Sweden’s National Day, more info to come…

June 6, 2027

(June 6, 2028)

Midsummer

We celebrate the Swedish holiday Midsummer on Paviljongsplan in Visby with dancing around the Midsummer pole, flowers and music.There are also many celebrations outside Visby.

June 25, 2027

(June 23, 2028)

Almedalsveckan (Politician’s Week in Almedalen)

Almedalsveckan is a democratic forum open to all – a unique blend of political summit and openness, offering a magical space for dialogue, exchange, and unexpected encounters that contribute to the development of society.

June 28 – July 2, 2027

(June 26-30, 2028)

Bergman Week on Fårö

This summer the 23d edition of Bergman Week will be arranged on Fårö, the Baltic isle that for 40 years was the home of Ingmar Bergman.

June 28 – July 2, 2027

(June 26-30, 2028)

Medieval Week

Medieval Week is the medieval festival that spreads throughout Visby, and the island of Gotland, in the beginning of August every year. A visit to the medieval market is a memory for a lifetime.

August 8-15, 2027

(August 6-13, 2028)

Gotland Harvest Festival

The festival is aimed at families with children, culinary tourists and those interested in the green industries. Here you will meet exhibitors such as food artisans, food producers and those active in the green industries. Visitors are invited to fun activities, exhibitions of both animals and machines and a large, lovely food market.

September 4-5, 2027

(September 2-3, 2028)

Gotland Taste Festival

As summer fades and the beautiful autumn light settles over the island, we set the table for the best that Gotland’s autumn has to offer.

September 24-26, 2027

(September 28-30, 2028)

Visbydagarna

The World Heritage City is celebrated with market, music, dance, shopping, fashion shows, flea markets, exhibitions, good food and much more. There is probably no day of the year that offers so many different events in Visby as this, when Gotland residents and visitors meet in a vibrant city center.

October 1-3, 2027

(October 6-8, 2028)

Gotland Truffle Festival

The time when autumn and winter battle for supremacy is also when perhaps Gotland’s most famous delicacy matures: the Burgundy truffle. The Gotland Truffle Festival happens in November every year. It’s a great opportunity to taste and experience truffles in various forms through activities such as truffle hunts, tastings, after-work parties and a truffle market.

November 19-21, 2027

(November 17-19, 2028)

Medieval Yule

Medieval Yule  is similar to the Medieval week but in a more intimate setting and a much different climate. What our German speaking friends call a ”Mittelalterliche Weinachtsspektakel” is the spirit of Christmas in a historical setting, with concerts, shows, theaters, Glühwein and of course: the Christmas Market.

December 3-5, 2027

(December 8-10, 2028)

Christmas market in Visby

The weekends before Christmas there will be a smaller, but cozy, Christmas market in Visby.