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»I don't think I've ever experienced such a cheerful atmosphere at the Opera.« 
Sveriges Radio on Minus 16

The Royal Swedish Ballet takes to the stage on October 24 — 100% movement energy in Dugan/Naharin, offering both music by Rebecca & Fiona and a total surprise on the main stage!

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»I don't think I've ever experienced such a cheerful atmosphere at the Opera.« 
Sveriges Radio on Minus 16

The Royal Swedish Ballet takes to the stage on October 24 — 100% movement energy in Dugan/Naharin, offering both music by Rebecca & Fiona and a total surprise on the main stage!

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What's on at the Opera?

We are charged with both premieres and dear returns - what do you prefer to see this autumn? Operas like Rusalka or Prima Donna? Dance like in Dugan/Naharin or Swan Lake? Or will you take the kids and see Who's There, Sleeping Awake or Eatnama váibmu (The Heart of the Earth)?

Find your favourites

What's on at the Opera?

We are charged with both premieres and dear returns - what do you prefer to see this autumn? Operas like Rusalka or Prima Donna? Dance like in Dugan/Naharin or Swan Lake? Or will you take the kids and see Who's There, Sleeping Awake or Eatnama váibmu (The Heart of the Earth)?

Find your favourites
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Opera | Revival

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
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Ballet | World Premiere | Revival

Dugan/Naharin

A modern classic and a sensational debut on the Main Stage: an evening of 100% movement energy with the Royal Swedish Ballet!

Dugan/Naharin
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Opera | Premiere

Rusalka

Czech fairy tale opera on the theme of an unhappily in love water nymph — a mermaid for our time — signed by the master Dvořák.

Rusalka
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Concert

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
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Opera | World Premiere

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
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Ballet | Revival

Swan Lake

It has been called the ballet of ballets — Swan Lake is a veritable display of the mastering of en pointe technique and tutus you can't miss!

Swan Lake
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Opera | Revival

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
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The big family performance of the year

The opera Eatnama váibmu (The Heart of the Earth) takes us on a fairytale journey in the Sami tradition. A colorful performance for the whole family with singing ghosts, a large children's chorus and elements of the yoik!

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Call dibs all the way till June!

Being an early bird has its advantages: you secure a seat at the most popular performances (like Gustavia) right up until June AND you get a discount! So what are you waiting for? Get your FLEX subscription for at least three performances and get a 25% discount (even more if you're a student or under 26!).

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The autumn for the young audience

  • OPERA
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    Autumn 2025

    Sleeping Awake (Sova vaken)

    A grand opera performance in a small format, with orchestral music that sounds like a cross between Tchaikovsky and Tom & Jerry.

    Sleeping Awake (Sova vaken)
  • Group of children in different clothes standing together, indoors with gold columns in the background.

    Autumn 2025

    Children's Saturdays

    Young Opera's popular Children's Saturdays offer everything from concerts to discovery tours of the Opera House. Or why not try out opera or ballet?

    Children's Saturdays
  • A photo of children in an indoor environment. The children wear colorful clothes and seem engaged in an activity.

    Autumn 2025

    Holiday Fun at the Opera

    Don't know what to do during the autumn break? Come to the Opera and discover our magical house!
    Holiday Fun at the Opera
  • OPERA
    Two people standing in a room, next to a bed.

    Autumn 2025

    Sleeping Awake (Sova vaken)

    A grand opera performance in a small format, with orchestral music that sounds like a cross between Tchaikovsky and Tom & Jerry.

    Sleeping Awake (Sova vaken)
  • Group of children in different clothes standing together, indoors with gold columns in the background.

    Autumn 2025

    Children's Saturdays

    Young Opera's popular Children's Saturdays offer everything from concerts to discovery tours of the Opera House. Or why not try out opera or ballet?

    Children's Saturdays
  • A photo of children in an indoor environment. The children wear colorful clothes and seem engaged in an activity.

    Autumn 2025

    Holiday Fun at the Opera

    Don't know what to do during the autumn break? Come to the Opera and discover our magical house!
    Holiday Fun at the Opera
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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.

Kungliga Hovkapellet 2022.

Royal Swedish Orchestra

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Royal Swedish Ballet

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Our opera soloists

Kungliga Operans kör 2022.

Royal Swedish Opera Chorus

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Royal Swedish Opera

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.

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