Limited access to the Opera House

The Stockholm Marathon will take place on Saturday, May 31st, and traffic in the city will be very limited. Remember to allow extra time to get to the Opera House - the competition route runs via Strömgatan, Norrbro, Strömbron and Kungsträdgården, among other places. Read more on the Stockholm Marathon website.

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.

    Ushers

    Application Deadline: 2025-06-02

    The Royal Swedish Opera is looking for ushers who are outgoing, service-focused and energised by giving others a good experience. Our audience hosts (ushers) are the first contact our audience has with the Royal Swedish Opera. It is important that our hosts make our audience feel safe, secure and warmly welcome. During shifts, you must be able to make decisions and carry out tasks at short notice. Read more and apply (in Swedish).

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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?

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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
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