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.
Stage Technician extra
Application Deadline: 2026-08-14
Do you want to work with stage technology in an exciting time of change at the Royal Swedish Opera, and be an important cog in world-class performing arts? We are now looking for stage technicians for extra work. Read more and apply (in Swedish) »
Stockholm
Stage
Extra work
Set painter - temporary position
Application Deadline: 2026-08-16
Do you want to contribute to the realization of magnificent performing arts productions? We are now looking for a competent and committed set painter for the Royal Swedish Opera's set studio in Flemingsberg - a role where you will combine solid craftsmanship and creative collaboration. Read more and apply (in Swedish) »
Stockholm/Flemingsberg
The Decoration Studios
Temporary position
Set carpenter - temporary position
Application Deadline: 2026-08-16
Do you want to contribute to the realization of magnificent performing arts productions? We are now looking for a competent and committed set carpenter for the Royal Swedish Opera's set studio in Flemingsberg - a role where you will combine solid craftsmanship and creative collaboration. Read more and apply (in Swedish) »
Stockholm/Flemingsberg
The Decoration Studios
Temporary position
Music librarian
Application Deadline: 2026-08-25
This autumn, the Royal Swedish Opera is looking for a music librarian. With us, you will be part of a committed team of three music librarians and the Royal Swedish Opera's archivist in an exciting, dynamic and creative environment. The position involves producing and preparing sheet music for all relevant staff in preparation for the Royal Swedish Opera's productions. This includes research work to verify editions and versions, ordering sheet music, ensuring the quality of sheet music and monitoring copyright issues, proofreading, repetition numbers, etc. Read more and apply (in Swedish) »
Stockholm
Music Library and Archives
Permanent employment 100%
Costume dept coordinator
Application Deadline: 2026-08-16
Do you want to contribute to an exciting time of change at the Royal Swedish Opera and be part of creating world-class performing arts? We are now looking for a coordinator for the costume studio. As a coordinator, you are an important part of ensuring that costume production for the Opera's planned activities runs smoothly and efficiently. Read more and apply (in Swedish) »
Stockholm
Costume department
Fixed-term employment
Violin 1 tutti
Application Deadline: 2026-09-13
The Royal Swedish Orchestra and Music Director Alan Gilbert are looking for a violin 1 tutti for a permanent position of 100% with initial trial service by agreement. Possible auditions will take place after personal invitation at the Royal Swedish Opera Studios, Elektronvägen 30, 141 49 Huddinge on 12-13 October 2026. Apply no later than 13 September 2026. Read more and apply »
Stockholm
Royal Swedish Orchestra
Permanent contract. 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
