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  • A large number of dancers are placed on cubes on the stage floor - above them spotlights.

    Dance | Premiere | Revival

    Chamber/Cacti

    Kinetic energy, humour, precision and collective power in 2 x 30 minutes of modern dance expression: Walerski's ritual work Chamber and Ekman's expressive Cacti.

    Chamber/Cacti
  • Cosi Fan Tutte.

    Opera | Premiere

    Così fan tutte

    A playful story with darkness at its core — an opera about romantic relationships, disguises, and desire, set to ingeniously crafted music by Mozart.

    Così fan tutte
  • En leende kvinna med uppsatt hår, ett litet flor för ansiktet, silverklänning och långa handskar.

    Concert

    Gershwin to Bernstein

    As the grand finale to the Royal Swedish Orchestra’s 500th anniversary celebrations, the main stage will come alive with colourful, energetic orchestral music from the USA. Alan Gilbert conducts.

    Gershwin to Bernstein
  • 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
  • Nötknäpparen 2019.

    ballet

    The Nutcracker

    The Nutcracker, choreographed by Pär Isberg, is one of the Royal Swedish Ballet’s greatest successes. The plot has been updated with Elsa Beskow’s fairytale characters, and Tchaikovsky’s dance fantasy has become a Christmas tradition for audiences of all ages. This year’s performance will be staged at Cirkus.

    The Nutcracker
  • Läderlappen.

    Operetta | Premiere

    Die Fledermaus

    Johann Strauss II, a master of the art of composing waltzes, wrote Die Fledermaus in 1873. It has since become one of glittering Vienna’s best loved operettas. Guest appearance at Filadelfia Convention Center in Stockholm.

    Die Fledermaus
  • 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
  • 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
  • View of a richly decorated ceiling with gold and paintings, in the center a large chandelier.

    Audience introduction

    Introductions & Talks

    test»The ballet or opera introduction is a wonderful way to start the evening. You get in the right mood and get more out of the performance.« Ingrid Lindqvist

    Introductions & Talks
  • View of a roof and several balconies, a large ceiling painting and a magnificent chandelier in the center.

    Tour

    Guided tour in Swedish

    Join us on a guided tour through the opera house and discover its history! Listen to our staff's stories that are not written down in any guidebook.

    Guided tour in Swedish
  • View of a large audience hall over several levels, red chairs and many gold decorations.

    Tour

    Guided tour in English

    Join us on a guided tour through the opera house and discover its history! Listen to our staff's stories that are not written down in any guidebook.

    Guided tour in English
  • 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
  • Niklas Strömstedt — Tyck OM mig.

    Concert

    Niklas Strömstedt — Tyck OM mig

    In 2023, the book OM Niklas Strömstedt was published – a self-biographical journey through both the small, everyday life and the more public career. While working on that book, the idea was born to let it become the foundation for a stage performance. Welcome to more than just a concert!

    Niklas Strömstedt — Tyck OM mig

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.

View of a large audience hall over several levels, red chairs and many gold decorations.

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