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 temporary post
Application Deadline: 2025-09-18
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? As the national stage, we have advanced stage machinery and work with everything from historical productions and sets to modern high-tech works. In the role of stage technician, you work with the repertoire-planned activities, which mainly include performances, rehearsals and changes. In the daily operations, there is collaboration with the production team and other technical staff in props, lighting, sound, orchestra service, costumes, machines. Read more and apply »
Stockholm
Technical department
Temporary post
The Opera Studio Program
Application Deadline: 2025-10-05
The Opera Studio of the Royal Swedish Opera and the Wall Foundation is a professional two-year traineeship for singers, which is intended to prepare young singers for an international opera career. The studio combines workshops, masterclasses and coaching with a wide range of professional experiences. Read more and apply »
Stockholm
Opera department
Two-year traineeship
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
