The Opera in Haga

Bring friends and family to the large lawn below Koppartälten in the Haga Park (the Copper Tents) – and celebrate with sing-alongs, dancing, music and a picnic.

On stage, large parts of the Royal Swedish Ballet will be appear and present excerpts from the classic ballet Romeo and Juliet as well as the Young Opera's brand new piece Who's there? (Vem där?). The Royal Swedish Opera's soloists, the Royal Swedish Opera's chorus and the Royal Swedish Orchestra will perform a wide repertoire and of course everything will end with a sing-along to  »Du gamla, du fria«, the national anthem!

This year, the celebration will be in the presence of HRH The Crown Princess and Prince Daniel.

A very warm welcome!

Daily program

FAMILY ACTIVITIES
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
In the family area up by the Copper Tents there will be try-out activities for all ages. Become a ballerina with pointe shoes and a tulle skirt, or dress up as a fairy tale character from the world of theatre with borrowed costumes from the Young Opera and Solna Cultural School. Borrow toys and games, get book tips and listen to exciting storytelling. The Royal National City Park celebrates its 30th anniversary with a photo exhibition on site.

HISTORICAL WALKING / GUIDED TOUR
11 a.m., 12.30 p.m., 2 p.m. in Swedish, 3.30 p.m. in English
Learn more about Hagaparken and the Royal National City Park! Duration approx. 60 min. Tickets can be collected from the information tent from 10:45. Limited number of places, first come, first served.

Main Stage Program

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
1.30 p.m.
Every year, the City of Solna awards three cultural scholarships to people aged 8 and up. The Kraus Scholarship, established in memory of the composer and Gustav III's court conductor Joseph Martin Kraus (1756-1792), is awarded to young talents (16-21 years) in classical music. This year's Kraus scholarship holder performs as a soloist. The Kraus Scholarship jury consists of musicians from the Royal Swedish Opera.

EARLY SUMMER CONCERT WITH BALLET
2 – 3.15 p.m.
Soloists from the Royal Swedish Opera, the Royal Swedish Orchestra, the Royal Swedish Opera Chorus and dancers from the Royal Swedish Ballet perform excerpts from the ballet and opera repertoire as well as Swedish summer music with sing-alongs. The Solna Cultural School children's chorus performs together with the Royal Swedish Orchestra.

Plan your visit

Please take a bike or walk to the park as there are very limited parking spaces in Hagaparken. More parking spaces are available in Frösundavik, about 700 m walk from Koppartälten. Follow the signs to the event.

Please take public transport as SL has increased traffic from Stockholm with line 515 to Haga Norra station during the day.

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Other information

Coffee, food and drinks are sold in Koppartälten and around the park. Of course, you can bring your own picnic. Please note that there is a ban on barbecuing in the entire Hagaparken.

Toilets will be available in connection with the event. A drinking water station and bottle distribution are located at the information tent near Koppartälten. There are also waste stations with source separation nearby.

The event is free of charge. The daily program may change depending on the weather.