Marcus Berggren – Bubbel & Babbel, Liseberg

Few comedians in Sweden combine chaos, charm, and sharp storytelling quite like Marcus Berggren. At this year’s Bubbel & Babbel festival in Gothenburg, he made a much-anticipated return to the stand-up stage—bringing with him the full force of his signature, high-voltage humour.

Marcus Berggren is a uniquely chaotic voice in Swedish comedy. Known for his wild energy, eccentric delivery, and poetic touch, Berggren has established himself as a stand-up comedian, TV personality, podcast host, and, more recently, a published author and poet. Whether he’s hosting a podcast or appearing on shows like Bäst i test, Berggren consistently blurs the lines between manic humour and personal storytelling.

Comedic Whirlwind Performance at Bubbel & Babbel

At Bubbel & Babbel 2025, Berggren’s return to the stand-up stage was nothing short of a comedic whirlwind. The audience was immediately swept into his frantic world, somewhere between slapstick chaos and oddly poetic domestic life.

He riffed on growing older—likening himself to someone who now "looks with his mouth," a painfully accurate (and hilarious) metaphor for middle-aged vision loss. Berggren also leaned into the confusion many feel between him and fellow comic Anders "Ankan" Johansson, joking about using the confusion to his advantage, or the latter's disadvantage, rather.

An excited Marcus Berggren taking the stage by storm.

It was when he began talking about fatherhood that his set truly took off. Describing absurd moments like accidentally dragging a stranger's child into a toilet stall or responding to his daughter’s shockingly direct questions in public, Berggren balanced the grotesque with the innocent in a way only he can. His delivery—both wild and sincere—kept the audience laughing while nervously glancing around to see if social services might be present.

In short, Marcus Berggren is back, and as gloriously unfiltered and unpredictable as ever. His performance was a reminder of his unique place in Swedish comedy: a whirlwind of vulnerability, absurdity, and unstoppable energy that leaves you laughing—and slightly concerned.