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  • Konsert på Gustav Adolfs torg 2023.

    Concert

    Concert at Gustav Adolfs torg

    On Sunday, August 17, we kick off the autumn season on the square in front of the Opera House with the Royal Swedish Orchestra, the chorus and soloists - within the framework of the Culture Festival (Kulturfestivalen).

    Concert at Gustav Adolfs torg

  • A woman with long hair wearing a white blouse.

    Opera | Premiere

    Le nozze di Figaro

    Mozart’s iconic comedy is one of the world’s best loved operas. We now present it in a completely new production, made by the same creative team that created Il barbiere di Siviglia in spring 2024. The characters are older, less naïve, more world weary and decadent, but very human.

    Le nozze di Figaro

  • Illustration Gat 2Webb.

    Concert

    The Opera in the park

    The Royal Swedish Opera's traditional participation in Parkteatern's annual program: welcome to Vitabergsparken on August 27, at 7 p.m.

    The Opera in the park

  • 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

  • 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

  • Midsommarnattsdröm Kungliga Baletten.

    Ballet | Revival

    Midsummer Night's Dream

    The audience hit Midsummer Night's Dream, created by Alexander Ekman, is finally back with the Royal Swedish Ballet!

    Midsummer Night's Dream

  • 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

  • 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

  • A black-and-white portrait image of a man in a suit, behind him candle flames.

    Concert

    Tribute to Nicolai Gedda

    In 2025, it is 100 years since Nicolai Gedda was born, and this will be celebrated with a couple of luxurious yet intimate concerts in the Golden Foyer. Selected pieces from Gedda's repertoire will be performed – opera classics, operettas and romances. 

    Tribute to Nicolai Gedda

  • 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?

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Six dancers dressed in black and white costumes jump over chairs.

    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

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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