Built in 1892, stepping into Auktionsverket Kulturarena today means entering somewhere that brings the old and the new together for a versatile venue. Across four distinctive areas, which include the auction hall, balcony, library, and lobby bar, guests can wander into adjoining rooms featuring painted pillars, open arches, and raw wooden floors. And now Gothenburgers can enjoy unique live music experiences at this historic location—Candlelight concerts.
Whether you’re hoping to hear some modern-day hits reimagined by a string quartet or want to book a tour of the premises for your next celebration or event, you’ll be happy to discover that Auktionsverket Kulturarena boasts a convenient location in Sweden’s ‘second city’ at Tredje Långgatan 9.
Candlelight concerts at Auktionsverket Kulturarena
Candlelight is a concert series continuing to enchant audiences in over 100 major cities worldwide, from New York to Dubai. Skilled musicians take to stages inside some of the finest venues to perform tributes to the likes of Adele, Coldplay, and Ed Sheeran. Music by timeless composers and contemporary artists is brought to life by string quartets, pianists, and jazz bands, among others, depending on the program. Where better to bring these mesmerising performances than to this lively cultural space in Gothenburg?
What else can you do at Auktionsverket Kulturarena?
The place was designed almost like a blank canvas. Providing both big and small spaces, people can choose to colour the setting using their own imagination. The highly sought-after venue hosts anything and everything, including weddings, birthday parties, fairs, conferences, and meetings.
Facts, curiosities, and interesting things about Auktionsverket Kulturarena
1. Something to brag about
It’s believed that this location in which Gothenburg’s most glamorous and vibrant are now attending chic shows, networking, and celebrating culture is “the world’s oldest building that was intended for auction operation.”
2. Working with brands
The old auction house is proud to say they have worked with well-known names across various industries. These include Gothenburg’s own Volvo, Stena Line, Warner Music Group, and Project Playground—clear indications of the standards maintained by Auktionsverket Kulturarena. And with the help of Göteborgsfamiljen Event, their internal event agency, they have become experts in their industry.
3. Tredje Långgatan street
Aside from being a significant cultural project attracting all kinds of characters and occasions, Auktionsverket Kulturarena can be found on one of the city’s most lively and upscale streets, Tredje Långgatan. Not so far from the popular Andra Långgatan, this street transforms into a pedestrianised area in the summer creating a laid-back energy in sync with the up-and-coming tone of the neighbourhood. Surrounded by fantastic restaurants, bars, and shops, you’ll feel very much in the heart of things here.
Now that you’ve learned a little about what makes this venue special, why not experience it at a Candlelight concert? Find your seat and let classical notes wash over you while sitting surrounded by thousands of candles. Nothing compares to the combination of flickering candlelight and soothing melodies in a beautiful Gothenburg building. What’s more, you could invite some friends or family, or even go alone for a tranquil evening out.