Free activities

Discover free activities, experiences and events for children, families and curious visitors in Vänersborg this summer.

Circus performance
25 June at 10:00

An adventurous circus show for the whole family

Caligari, also known as Tord Sandström Fahlström, brings his hat, suitcase and harmonica and takes the whole family on an adventure filled with juggling, magic, music and warm audience interaction.

Ages 3+ · approx. 35 minutes
Dalaborg Park · free admission
Family Saturday in Plantaget
4 July at 11:00

Family Saturday in Plantaget

Children’s theatre with Teater Gyllene Draken, summer musicians, dance and an open studio at the Art Gallery for creative activities.

Ages 3+ · families welcome
The pavilion in Plantaget
In bad weather: Kulturhuset, Kungsgatan 15
Free admission
Circus school
11 July at 11:00

Family Saturday with circus school

Join Magnus Bengtsson and his assistant for a circus school. Try circus skills, watch the summer dancers and listen to the summer musicians.

Ages 6+
The pavilion in Plantaget
In bad weather: Kulturhuset, Kungsgatan 15
Free admission
Classic Ford Meet at Sanden in Vänersborg
18 July at 10:00

Classic Ford Meet at Sanden

A gathering for Ford enthusiasts, just a stone’s throw from Lake Vänern, with plenty of space on the grass and close to food, swimming and shade under the trees.

Schedule
Exhibitors: entry from 09:00
Visitors: entry from 10:00
Shows and entertainment: 10:30–14:30
Award ceremony: 14:45
Music at Skräcklan
Tuesdays at 18:00

Music at Skräcklan

Outdoor concerts with live music at Skräcklestugan café.

23 June · Ulf Wadenbrandt
30 June · Samuel F Nilsson
7 July · Den lägre Faunan
14 July · Berg & Bedragare
Free of charge
Summer Exhibition at the Art Gallery
27 June–22 August

Summer Exhibition at the Art Gallery

An exhibition by Vänersborg residents inspired by this year’s theme, Karin Boye’s poem “I rörelse” (“In Motion”).

Wednesday 12:00–18:00
Thursday 12:00–18:00
Saturday 12:00–16:00
Free admission
Piffl activity box at Skräcklan
Open 24 hours

Piffl activity box at Skräcklan

Enjoy spontaneous games and outdoor activities. The Piffl boxes contain equipment for boules, football tennis, kubb, disc golf and more.

By Skräcklestugan
Free of charge and open 24 hours
Vänersborg Jazz Academy concert
31 July at 17:00

Vänersborg Jazz Academy concert

Participants and teachers from the Vänersborg Jazz Academy course bring the week to a close with a concert.

Kulturhuset, Blue Stage
Free admission
Play like in the past
12 June–16 August

Play like in the past

In good weather, Vänersborg Museum brings out toys that children might have played with in the 19th century. Try stilts, skipping ropes or catching a ring on a stick.

Outside Vänersborg Museum
Available during museum opening hours in good weather
No museum admission required

Major summer events

Two recurring summer highlights that bring together residents, local associations and visitors in Vänersborg.

Lilla Paris Open
21–23 August

Lilla Paris Open

A lively summer weekend that brings people together through sport, activities and community.

Read more
Fridamäss
27–29 August

Fridamäss

A popular tradition featuring market stalls, culture, social gatherings and a wonderful late-summer atmosphere.

Read more

Ticketed events

Discover Vänersborg’s major ticketed events this summer.

Diggiloo
1 August

Diggiloo

Sanden, Vänersborg.
A sparkling summer evening filled with music, joy and entertainment for the whole family.

Book tickets
Rock the Night Festival
15 August

Rock the Night Festival

Turn up the volume and enjoy an evening filled with live music, energy and a fantastic festival atmosphere.

Book tickets
Scensommarfesten at Fisketorget in Vänersborg
28–29 August

Scensommarfesten

Food and drinks, bars, community and fast powerboats – all in the heart of Vänersborg. The last weekend of August at Fisketorget.

Friday 28 August: 16:00–02:00
Saturday 29 August: 11:00–23:59
Fisketorget, Vänersborg

Friday: boat presentation, After Work and live on stage with Drängarna.
Saturday: FunRun from approx. 10:00 and live on stage with BANDET.
Book tickets

More information

Practical information, opening hours and more events in Trollhättan and Vänersborg.

Lilla Paris Café

Lilla Paris Café

Enjoy a cup of coffee, something tasty and a relaxing moment in the heart of Plantaget.

Monday–Friday 11:00–18:00
Saturdays 11:00–15:00
Sundays closed
Closed in bad weather

The café is open through 31 August.
Forum Vänersborg opening hours

Forum Vänersborg opening hours

Find the current summer opening hours for Forum Vänersborg and our activities.

1–3 July: limited opening hours
We will respond to emails intermittently during this period.

Weeks 28–30: the office is completely closed.

Week 31: limited opening hours and limited availability.
We will respond to emails intermittently.

Weeks 32–33: closed.

Normal opening hours resume on 17 August.
Town centre opening hours

Town centre opening hours

Here you can find the general summer opening hours for shops, restaurants and businesses in the town centre.

Monday–Friday 10:00–15:00
Saturdays 10:00–14:00

Individual opening hours may vary.
Ursand Train

Ursand Train

Travel easily between Ursand and central Vänersborg this summer. View current departure times and stops.

View timetable
Digital art walk

Digital art walk

Discover Vänersborg through art, stories and fascinating places using our digital map.

Open the map
Borrow game equipment

Borrow game equipment

Borrow equipment for games and activities in Plantaget.

Visit Vänersborg
Monday–Friday 10:00–16:00

Lilla Paris Café
Monday–Friday 11:00–18:00
Saturdays 11:00–15:00

Take our digital art walk

Take a walk through Vänersborg and discover art, stories and places using our digital map.

Open the map
Rulla till toppen