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The first opera premiere this autumn — Dvořák's late Romantic masterpiece Rusalka plays from September 27, a mermaid tale in modern guise.
The first opera premiere this autumn — Dvořák's late Romantic masterpiece Rusalka plays from September 27, a mermaid tale in modern guise.
World premiere of the dance saga Who's There?
Ingenious scenography, magnificent music and a newly created ballet — world premiere of the dance saga Who's There? from Unga Operan on September 20. From 6 years old. Few seats left - hurry up and book your spot!
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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
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
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
Who's there?
With ingenious set design, imaginative melodies and classical ballet, Who's there? is a beautiful dance tale about meeting and being seen exactly as you are.
Who's there?
Sleeping Awake
A marvelous small-format opera production with a score that sounds like a combination of Tchaikovsky and Tom & Jerry!
Sleeping Awake
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
Eatnama váibmu
Opera in Northern Sami for the whole family! Eatnama váibmu (The Heart of the Earth) takes us on a visual, musical journey into the Sami tradition.
Eatnama váibmu
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
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
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 Royal Swedish Opera & the Wall Foundation starts opera studio
New opportunity for young opera singers: the Royal Swedish Opera and the Wall Foundation launch the Opera Studio, a two-year program designed for singers with formal training in opera who are ready to take the next step toward a professional career.
Read more »For the young audience in 2025/2026
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BALLET
Who's there? (Vem där?)
Who's there? is a beautiful dance tale about meeting and being seen exactly as you are, with ingenious scenography, imaginative melodies and classical ballet! Schools can pre-book the performance.
Who's there? (Vem där?) -
OPERA
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. Schools can pre-book the performance.
Sleeping Awake (Sova vaken) -
OPERA
Eatnama váibmu (The Heart of the Earth)
Opera in Northern Sami for the whole family! Eatnama váibmu (The Heart of the Earth) takes us on a visual, musical journey into the Sami tradition.
Eatnama váibmu (The Heart of the Earth) -
OPERA
Askungen (Cinderella)
A twisted tale of love and belonging, and living happily ever after – according to one's own mind. Schools can pre-book the performance.
Askungen (Cinderella)
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BALLET
Who's there? (Vem där?)
Who's there? is a beautiful dance tale about meeting and being seen exactly as you are, with ingenious scenography, imaginative melodies and classical ballet! Schools can pre-book the performance.
Who's there? (Vem där?) -
OPERA
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. Schools can pre-book the performance.
Sleeping Awake (Sova vaken) -
OPERA
Eatnama váibmu (The Heart of the Earth)
Opera in Northern Sami for the whole family! Eatnama váibmu (The Heart of the Earth) takes us on a visual, musical journey into the Sami tradition.
Eatnama váibmu (The Heart of the Earth) -
OPERA
Askungen (Cinderella)
A twisted tale of love and belonging, and living happily ever after – according to one's own mind. Schools can pre-book the performance.
Askungen (Cinderella)
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!
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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.
