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Family performance of the year, the opera Eatnama váibmu (The Heart of the Earth), world premieres on November 15. Come with us on a colourful fairytale journey in the Sami tradition.
Family performance of the year, the opera Eatnama váibmu (The Heart of the Earth), world premieres on November 15. Come with us on a colourful fairytale journey in the Sami tradition.
Figaro Gets a Divorce
Figaro Gets a Divorce — a worthy sequel to Il barbiere di Siviglia and Le nozze di Figaro, now being performed for the first time in Sweden. How will it end?
Figaro Gets a Divorce
Royal Swedish Orchestra 500 yrs
Hurray for the first 500 years - throughout 2026 we have a little extra focus on the world's oldest (!) but also most vital orchestras: the Royal Swedish Orchestra!
Royal Swedish Orchestra 500 yrs
Der ferne Klang
The critically acclaimed production from 2019 is back, featuring Agneta Eichenholz in her acclaimed portrayal of Grete in Schreker's symbolist-scented opera.
Der ferne Klang
Askungen
A performance for young people where the classic Cinderella myth is reshaped to fit into today's world, all under the watchful eye of Örjan Andersson...
Askungen
Juliet & Romeo
The legendary Mats Ek's interpretation of the immortal love story with the Royal Swedish Ballet has triumphantly crossed the globe - now back again!
Juliet & Romeo
Madama Butterfly
One of two beloved Puccini operas of the 2025/2026 season — Madama Butterfly continues to fascinate audiences. Now in a new version for today's audience!
Madama Butterfly
Turandot
Experience one of the opera world's most beloved arias, »Nessun dorma«! Puccini's Turandot is so much more - you will be captivated from the first second!
Turandot
Gustavia
The gripping story of Gustav Badin Couschi, inspired by real people and events, came to life on the Royal Swedish Opera's stage with a star-studded artistic team 2024 - now back!
Gustavia
Lifar/Forsythe
Two groundbreaking choreographers, an inspiring evening that showcases the Royal Swedish Ballet's unparalleled expertise.
Lifar/Forsythe
2026 marks the quincentenary of the orchestra
The Royal Swedish Royal Orchestra celebrates 500 years of music and performing — read more about one of the world's oldest orchestras and discover more about the anniversary year 2026.
Hovkapellet turs 500 »
Eatnama váibmu
The family performance of the year! The opera Eatnama váibmu (The Heart of the Earth) takes us on a fairytale journey in the Sami tradition.
Eatnama váibmu
A Faust Symphony by Liszt
Alan Gilbert conducts the Royal Swedish Orchestra in this epic work on the Opera House’s main stage!
A Faust Symphony by Liszt
New Year's Concerts
The year traditionally ends with New Year's Eve celebrations on the Royal Swedish Opera's main stage. To meet the great demand for tickets, we can offer two concert opportunities this year!
New Year's Concerts
Prima Donna
A modern gem, a Maria Callas-inspired story about the ever-current subject – the diva! A tribute to the art of opera by Rufus Wainwright.
Prima Donna
Die Zauberflöte
Always on the top list of the world's most watched — and loved — operas, Mozart's Die Zauberflöte is a must-see for both the opera enthusiast and the beginner!
Die Zauberflöte
Buy at least 3 — get 25% discount
Secure your seats to the most popular performances (like Turandot, Gustavia and Madama Butterfly) until June at a discounted price! What are you waiting for? Get your FLEX subscription for at least three performances and get a 25% discount (even more if you are a student or under 26!).
Buy your tailor-made FLEX here »
Make your visit to the Opera an experience!
Don't forget to book something delicious for the interval - or why not book a table in one of the Opera's most beautiful (and secretive!) rooms, Restaurant Grodan!
Book a table & your interval treat!Meet the stars of the Opera!
A large number of artists and performers work at the Opera: discover our stars in the Royal Swedish Ballet, the Royal Swedish Opera Chorus, the Royal Swedish Orchestra and all the vocal soloists.
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The Royal Swedish Opera is Sweden's national stage for opera and ballet, founded by King Gustav III in 1773. The heart of opera in Sweden and home to opera singers, the Royal Swedish Opera Chorus and the Royal Swedish Ballet, the country's only classical ballet company and one of the world's oldest. The Royal Swedish Orchestra is also one of the oldest in the world, founded in 1526. We offer both adults and children strong emotions, tulle, pointe and tragedy.
