Turandot
»A Turandot to die for« Dagens Nyheter
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DATES:April 25 — June 9
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STAGE:Main stage
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RUNNING TIME:approx. 2 hrs 30 mins
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LANGUAGE:Italian, Swedish surtitles
Experience one of the opera world's most beloved arias, »Nessun dorma«! Puccini's Turandot is so much more - you will be captivated from the first second!
The story of Turandot is a musically shimmering, dramatic tale about the fate of a princess in ancient China. Puccini’s romantic tonal language, with one of the world’s most beloved arias, »Nessun dorma«, is a moving story from beginning to end. At the premiere in 2013, Svenska Dagbladet wrote about an excellent performance, »an interpretation which unites humanity and energy in a way that makes the audience gasp«. The first performance of the revival is on 25 April, 2026 – exactly 100 years after the world premiere of the original production of Turandot at La Scala in Milan, 25 April, 1926!
Christina Nilsson appointed Court Singer
The honorary title of court singer was established by Gustav III and is awarded today by H.M. The King. Soprano and audience favorite Christina Nilsson, who performed in the success Aida at the Royal Swedish Opera this autumn, a role that was her big breakthrough in 2018 and which she performed at the Metropolitan Opera in New York in spring, was awarded the title on October 27. In the spring of 2026, she will return to the Royal Swedish Opera in Turandot in the role of Liù at performances April 25, May 2, May 5 and May 9.
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Act 1 and 2
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Interval
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Act 3
Introductions
Ahead of all performances on the main stage a free introduction to the piece for tickets holders takes place in the Golden Foyer 45 minutes before the performance starts!
Performance images
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Turandot at the Royal Swedish Opera in 2013 -
Turandot at the Royal Swedish Opera in 2013 -
Puccini's Turandot at the Royal Swedish Opera -
Puccini's Turandot at the Royal Swedish Opera
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Cast
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Music & creative team
Music Giacomo Puccini
Libretto Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni
Conductor Tobias Ringborg
Director, scenography and light Marco Arturo Marelli
Costumes and make-up Dagmar Niefind Marelli
Cast subject to change.
Your visit to the Opera
Frequesntly asked questions
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At what time do I have to be at the Opera before the performance?
We recommend that you arrive at least half an hour before the performance begins. If you can arrive earlier, it's even better: 45 minutes before the start of the performance, there is a free audience introduction in the Golden Foyer - an excellent way to approach the performance! Please note that once the performance has started, no one will be allowed into the hall until after the first intermission.
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It's my first time at the Opera - what do I do?
We have put together some useful tips for your visit. Otherwise, our best advice is to arrive on time - discover the Opera House, leave your coat in the cloakroom, eat or drink something. AND, ask our ushers - they'll be happy to help! Outerwear and bags should be left in the cloakroom for safety and evacuation reasons.
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Can my ticket be rebooked or cancelled if I or someone in my party is ill?
You can rebook tickets yourself on the website up to 24 hours before the start of the performance within the the current season. Tickets cannot be cancelled (read more in our general terms and conditions).
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Can you eat and drink at the Opera?
Of course you can! Our partner Restaurang Grodan is on the ground floor facing Strömgatan - take the opportunity to book a table ahead of your visit! Each floor also has a service with drinks and snacks, at the stalls' café there is a slightly larger selection. We advice you to pre-book the intermission service so it is ready and waiting for you during the interval!
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