This is WOW - Way Out West

NEW TO WAY OUT WEST?

You’re a first-timer? Welcome to the world of Way Out West. To those of you who have never been, click here to learn the basics.

GOTHENBURG

The second-largest city in Sweden, the largest non-capital in the Nordics and an important seaport on the west coast. Home of world-class restaurants, a vibrant cultural scene and a stunning archipelago coastline - and Way Out West. Welcome to Gothenburg. Here's a few tips if you've never been!

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability is a keyword for Way Out West and has been since our start in 2007. As a festival promoter and inhabitants of the earth, it’s our responsibility to raise these issues and strive to always be better. Here you can read more about our sustainability work.

FESTIVAL AREA

Say hello to beautiful Slottsskogen! Five stages packed with handpicked quality performances. From early day to late evening. Slottsskogen is the mother of all festival sites.

Stay out West

When the last tone is played in Slottsskogen and the area becomes silent, the festival continues in venues all over central Gothenburg.

Film

Way Out West Film is the third largest film festival in Sweden. By now, it is as essential for movie buffs as Way Out West is for music fans.

Food

Way Out West comes with a food offering out of the ordinary. Everything vegetarian with a large vegan offering.