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A chilling opera thirller and sequel to Le nozze di Figaro. Elena Langer's Figaro Gets a Divorce reveals what happened after Susanna and Figaro got married... The first opera premiere of the spring season — plays from January 31.
A chilling opera thirller and sequel to Le nozze di Figaro. Elena Langer's Figaro Gets a Divorce reveals what happened after Susanna and Figaro got married... The first opera premiere of the spring season — plays from January 31.
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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
Royal Swedish Orchestra 500 yrs
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!
Royal Swedish Orchestra 500 yrs
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lifar/Forsythe
Two groundbreaking choreographers, an inspiring evening that showcases the Royal Swedish Ballet's unparalleled expertise.
Lifar/Forsythe
John Malkovich - Report on the Blind
The Friends of Chamber Music presents John Malkovich in the performance Report on the Blind together with The Funäs Chamber Soloists and Anastasya Terenkova. A unique concert experience on the main stage of the Royal Swedish Opera on June 23, 2026.
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Niklas Strömstedt — Tyck OM mig
Unique opportunity to see Niklas Strömstedt on the Royal Swedish Opera stage in the tour success Tyck OM mig (LIKE me or Like ME). With only a few tickets left on the tour, we are happy to be able to offer an extra performance in October under the direction of Krall Entertainment. Tickets on sale from Wednesday, December 17 at 10 a.m.
Read more about Tyck OM mig »Last chance at the autumn season!
Donate or spend?
In the main entrance stands the dressed Gift Tree, a symbol of the Opera's fundraising in favour of the Royal Swedish Ballet's Young Dancers, the Royal Swedish Orchestra's 500th anniversary and the Young Opera. All contributions are welcome — if you donate at least 200 SEK, you will receive a gift and a chance to attend the Christmas tree looting!
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2026 marks the quincentenary of the orchestra
The Royal Swedish Royal Orchestra celebrates 500 years of music and performing — read more about one of the world's oldest orchestras and discover more about the anniversary year 2026.
Hovkapellet turs 500 »
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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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.
