Are you as passionate about culture as we are? Then you've come to the right place.
The Royal Swedish Opera needs competent, enthusiastic and committed employees who want to be involved in developing the business and contribute to us maintaining the highest quality and reaching our high-set goals.
At the Opera, more than 600 employees work in over 100 different professional roles on, behind and in front of the stage. We want all our employees to thrive and develop in a positive working climate, characterized by equality and diversity.
Vacancies
We are always interested in competent employees. Log in to manage your submitted application or subscribe to new postings. Read more and apply under each post.
Co-principal trombone
Application Deadline: 2025-11-02
The Royal Swedish Orchestra and Music Director Alan Gilbert are looking for a co-principal trombone with obligation to play alto and valve trombone. The audition will take place by personal invitation on 1st and 2nd of December, 2025, in Stockholm. Read more and apply »
Stockholm
Royal Swedish Orchestra
Permanent Contract 100%
Flute principal
Application Deadline: 2025-11-02
The Royal Swedish Royal Orchestra and Music Director Alan Gilbert are looking for a flute principal, with some duty to play flute two. Read more and apply »
Stockholm
Royal Swedish Orchestra
Permanent Contract 100%
Costume Department Coordinator
Application Deadline: 2025-10-31
We are now looking for a temporary coordinator for the costume department. As a coordinator, you are an important part of ensuring that costume production for the Opera's planned activities runs smoothly and efficiently. In consultation with cutters and costume designers, you are responsible for purchasing materials and accessories. You coordinate and participate in meetings for the costume department regarding productions, compile evaluations and document costumes for new productions. You will also coordinate collaborations with other departments and theaters and provide some administrative support to the studio's supervisor. Read more and apply (in Swedish) »
Royal Swedish Opera, Stockholm
Costume department
Temporary post, 100%
Why work at the Opera?
Many different professional roles
As the national stage for opera and ballet, the Opera must stand at the highest level in terms of development, renewal, artistic quality and craftsmanship in studios and workshops. Maybe you are one of these key persons?
Examples of professional roles
Ballet dancer
Lighting technician
Blacksmith
IT technician
Usher
Machine operator
Stage manager
Chorus member
Examples of professional roles
Ballet dancer
Lighting technician
Blacksmith
IT technician
Usher
Machine operator
Stage manager
Chorus member
As an employee, you get
In addition to working with performing arts at the highest level - you will be part of a dedicated group of employees who are passionate about the business! Our benefits include:
- Training card at Nordic Wellness
- Private gym in the Opera House
- "Förmånscykel" - chance to acquire a bike at preferential rate
- Holiday exchange
- Possibility to see performances
