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  • A dark-haired woman looks at us, she is half submerged in dark water.

    Opera | Premiere

    Rusalka

    Czech fairy tale opera on the theme of an unhappily in love water nymph — a mermaid for our time — signed by the master Dvořák.

    Rusalka

  • A woman sits with her back to us, she looks into a mirror surrounded by lights.

    Opera | Revival

    Prima Donna

    A modern gem, a Maria Callas-inspired story about the ever-current subject – the diva! A tribute to the art of opera by Rufus Wainwright.

    Prima Donna

  • Two people standing in a room, next to a bed.

    Children & youth | Revival

    Sleeping Awake

    A marvelous small-format opera production with a score that sounds like a combination of Tchaikovsky and Tom & Jerry!

    Sleeping Awake

  • Several people in a room, some dancing, in the middle a man in motion, arms stretched up in the air.

    Ballet

    Meet the Choreographer

    What does the life of a dancer look like? At our open rehearsals, you get the opportunity to get up close, without filters, and take part in our dancers' everyday life.

    Meet the Choreographer

  • A dark room with several people in different poses, in the background a mirror.

    Ballet | World Premiere | Revival

    Dugan/Naharin

    A modern classic and a sensational debut on the Main Stage: an evening of 100% movement energy with the Royal Swedish Ballet!

    Dugan/Naharin

  • A group of people in black suits, some with instruments, stand in a winter landscape.

    Concert

    A Faust Symphony by Liszt

    Alan Gilbert conducts the Royal Swedish Orchestra in this epic work on the Opera House’s main stage!

    A Faust Symphony by Liszt

  • An illustration of a boy and a girl on either side of a box.

    Children & youth | World Premiere

    Who's there?

    With ingenious set design, imaginative melodies and classical ballet, Who's there? is a beautiful dance tale about meeting and being seen exactly as you are.

    Who's there?

  • The naked torso of a young man with the name Aida carved on his chest.

    Opera | Revival

    Aida

    Verdi's opera classic continues to seduce audiences: one of the must-sees of the opera repertoire, a performance that has been praised by both audiences and critics.

    Aida

  • Several musicians with instruments in a grand room with a large chandelier, light shining in from the left.

    Concert

    Blue Hour

    Welcome in, have a drink at the bar and tune in as some of our musicians play their personal favorites off stage.

    Blue Hour

  • A picture of a woman floating on water, she is mirrored in the water.

    Opera | World Premiere

    Eatnama váibmu

    Opera in Northern Sami for the whole family! Eatnama váibmu (The Heart of the Earth) takes us on a visual, musical journey into the Sami tradition.

    Eatnama váibmu

  • A plate of food is on a table together with a knife, fork and a concert program.

    Concert

    Lunch concerts

    At least two days a week there is a lunchtime concert with the Royal Opera's own singers and musicians or other prominent artists.

    Lunch concerts

  • Group of children in different clothes standing together, indoors with gold columns in the background.

    Children & youth

    Children's Saturdays

    Welcome to a magical visit at the Royal Swedish Opera - experience our popular Children's Saturdays!

    Children's Saturdays

  • A photo of children in an indoor environment. The children wear colorful clothes and seem engaged in an activity.

    Children & youth

    Holiday fun at the Opera

    Young Opera invites you to exciting holiday activities in the Opera House during the autumn, Christmas, February and Easter holidays!

    Holiday fun at the Opera

  • A black and white image of a man with dark hair and a grey beard in an indoor setting.

    Concert

    Rufus Wainwright Live

    Rufus Wainwright Live

  • A black and white image of six young men and women standing lined up against a white wall.

    Dance | World Premiere

    Young Choreographers

    For the third consecutive year, the Royal Swedish Ballet present a new version of the popular Young Choreographers initiative.

    Young Choreographers

Performances & events at the Royal Swedish Opera

Every year we propose a number of different productions at the Royal Swedish Opera; everything from completely newly written productions to classic vintage masterpieces. We preserve tradition while pushing boundaries. All in three main areas; opera and ballet as well as activities for children and young people.

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