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Der ferne Klang

A bittersweet echo of early 20th century Vienna, an opera with intoxicatingly beautiful music – Franz Schreker's masterpiece Der ferne Klang is back. A treat for all fans of Wagner and Strauss. From February 13.

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A bittersweet echo of early 20th century Vienna, an opera with intoxicatingly beautiful music – Franz Schreker's masterpiece Der ferne Klang is back. A treat for all fans of Wagner and Strauss. From February 13.

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Drama, dance and dreamy music

This is spring at the Royal Swedish Opera: premiere of the opera thriller Figaro Gets a Divorce, new interpretation of Puccini's tragic love story Madama Butterfly, new premieres of the acclaimed dance works Julia & Romeo and Gustavia, a long-awaited return of the grand operatic saga Turandot and the critical success Der ferne Klang (The Distant Sound). Plus a visually playful and dance-inspired production of the opera Askungen for younger audiences, a string of concerts with the 500th anniversary of the Royal Swedish Orchestra – and much more.

Explore the spring season

Drama, dance and dreamy music

This is spring at the Royal Swedish Opera: premiere of the opera thriller Figaro Gets a Divorce, new interpretation of Puccini's tragic love story Madama Butterfly, new premieres of the acclaimed dance works Julia & Romeo and Gustavia, a long-awaited return of the grand operatic saga Turandot and the critical success Der ferne Klang (The Distant Sound). Plus a visually playful and dance-inspired production of the opera Askungen for younger audiences, a string of concerts with the 500th anniversary of the Royal Swedish Orchestra – and much more.

Explore the spring season
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Opera | Premiere

Figaro Gets a Divorce

Figaro Gets a Divorce — a worthy sequel to Il barbiere di Siviglia and Le nozze di Figaro, now being performed for the first time in Sweden. How will it end?

Figaro Gets a Divorce

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Opera | Revival

Der ferne Klang

The critically acclaimed production from 2019 is back, featuring Agneta Eichenholz in her acclaimed portrayal of Grete in Schreker's symbolist-scented opera.

Der ferne Klang

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Ballet | Revival

Juliet & Romeo

The legendary Mats Ek's interpretation of the immortal love story with the Royal Swedish Ballet has triumphantly crossed the globe - now back again!

Juliet & Romeo

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Children & youth | Opera | World premiere

Askungen

A performance for young people where the classic Cinderella myth is reshaped to fit into today's world, all under the watchful eye of Örjan Andersson...

Askungen

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Opera | Premiere

Madama Butterfly

One of two beloved Puccini operas of the 2025/2026 season — Madama Butterfly continues to fascinate audiences. Now in a new version for today's audience!

Madama Butterfly

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Ballet | Revival

Lifar/Forsythe

Two groundbreaking choreographers, an inspiring evening that showcases the Royal Swedish Ballet's unparalleled expertise.

Lifar/Forsythe

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Opera | Revival

Turandot

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!

Turandot

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Ballet | Revival

Gustavia

The gripping story of Gustav Badin Couschi, inspired by real people and events, came to life on the Royal Swedish Opera's stage with a star-studded artistic team 2024 - now back!

Gustavia

Kungliga Hovkapellet 2025.

2026 marks the quincentenary of the Royal Swedish Orchestra

One of the world's oldest orchestras turns 500, and it's time to celebrate. From a big anniversary celebration in January to a string of concerts in May and later a tour and much more.

Read more about the Jubilee Year »
Askungen at the Royal Swedish Opera.

For the young audience

Spring at the Opera offers a wide range of activities for our younger visitors.
Children’s Saturdays and Holiday fun at the Opera include everything from costume try‑ons, opera singing, guided tours, and trying out instruments to beginner’s ballet. On 27 March, the world premiere of Askungen will take place — a performance combining opera singing and contemporary dance in a wild fairytale, staged in the Rotunda. And on 14 May, the Family Concert with the Royal Swedish Orchestra will be performed on the main stage, taking the whole family on a journey through music history — 500 years in 50 minutes.
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For the young audience

Spring at the Opera offers a wide range of activities for our younger visitors.
Children’s Saturdays and Holiday fun at the Opera include everything from costume try‑ons, opera singing, guided tours, and trying out instruments to beginner’s ballet. On 27 March, the world premiere of Askungen will take place — a performance combining opera singing and contemporary dance in a wild fairytale, staged in the Rotunda. And on 14 May, the Family Concert with the Royal Swedish Orchestra will be performed on the main stage, taking the whole family on a journey through music history — 500 years in 50 minutes.
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Children & youth

Children's Saturdays

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

Children's Saturdays

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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

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Children & youth | Opera | World premiere

Askungen

A performance for young people where the classic Cinderella myth is reshaped to fit into today's world, all under the watchful eye of Örjan Andersson...

Askungen

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Concert

Family Concert with the Royal Swedish Orchestra

Hurray for the first 500 years - throughout 2026 we have a little extra focus on the world's oldest (!) but also most vital orchestras: the Royal Swedish Orchestra!

Family Concert with the Royal Swedish Orchestra

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Make your visit to the Opera an experience!

Don't forget to book something delicious for the interval - or why not book a table in one of the Opera's most beautiful (and secretive!) rooms, Restaurant Grodan!

Book a table & your interval treat!

Meet the stars of the Opera!

A large number of artists and performers work at the Opera: discover our stars in the Royal Swedish  Ballet, the Royal Swedish Opera Chorus, the Royal Swedish Orchestra and all the vocal soloists.

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Royal Swedish Orchestra

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Royal Swedish Ballet

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Our opera soloists

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Royal Swedish Opera Chorus

Read more about all of us at the Opera!
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Royal Swedish Opera

The Royal Swedish Opera is Sweden's national stage for opera and ballet, founded by King Gustav III in 1773. The heart of opera in Sweden and home to opera singers, the Royal Swedish Opera Chorus and the Royal Swedish Ballet, the country's only classical ballet company and one of the world's oldest. The Royal Swedish Orchestra is also one of the oldest in the world, founded in 1526. We offer both adults and children strong emotions, tulle, pointe and tragedy.

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