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  • Dancers in green clothes against a dark background, they make movements with their arms.

    Ballet

    Lifar/Forsythe

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

    Lifar/Forsythe
  • Kungliga Hovkapellet 2025.

    Concert

    Strauss with the Royal Orchestra

    The Royal Swedish Orchestra's anniversary year continues with an evening dedicated to Richard Strauss, with both singing and orchestral music, all conducted by Thomas Guggeis.

    Strauss with the Royal Orchestra
  • A close-up of a woman's face looking sad.

    Opera

    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
  • GUSTAVIA 20241010 Hl5403webb.

    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
  • Askungen 2026 Unga Operan 1.

    Children & youth | Opera

    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
  • A man stands leaning against a richly decorated blue wall.

    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
  • Nina Stemme.

    Concert

    Royal Orchestra & Stemme

    The Royal Swedish Orchestra’s 500th anniversary celebrations continue with a magnificent start to this autumn’s concerts. A powerful programme of Wagner’s works features Nina Stemme as a soloist and Alan Gilbert conducting.

    Royal Orchestra & Stemme
  • Le Corsaire 2023.

    Ballet

    Le Corsaire

    A classical ballet tale of passion, jealousy and adventure, a full-length ballet where the Royal Swedish Ballet impresses with large ensemble numbers and intimate duets. 

    Le Corsaire
  • A woman in a red dress stands against a dark blue background, a moon shining behind her head.

    Opera | Revival

    Tosca

    Tosca is the opera that has it all: grand set design, a large chorus and some of the most beloved duets in opera history in a classic prouction.

    Tosca
  • Nyår 2023 Kungliga Operan.

    Concert

    Rite of Spring with the Orchestra

    Hear enchanting works by Igor Stravinsky and Benjamin Britten, two of the 20th century’s greatest composers, in concert on the Opera House’s main stage. Music director and Royal Court Kapellmeister Alan Gilbert conducts.

    Rite of Spring with the Orchestra
  • Melancholia 2023.

    Opera | Revival

    Melancholia

    Lars von Trier's film Melancholia as an operatic experience. A wedding that ends in the end of the world, to the sound of the Royal Swedish Orchestra, synthesizers and magnificent voices.

    Melancholia
  • Vilse 2024.

    Children & youth | Opera | Revival

    Lost

    "The opera is simply a little gem – lucky are those who manage to secure a ticket!” wrote Dagens Nyheter after the 2024 premiere. Now, Lost (Vilse) is finally back! 

    Lost
  • 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

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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