Royal Swedish Opera, National theatre and opera house in Stockholm, Sweden
The Royal Swedish Opera is a national theatre and opera house in central Stockholm that presents performances in a large building with columns, balconies, and richly decorated elements. The entrance opens onto a wide foyer with staircases and chandeliers leading to several levels of seating.
King Gustav III of Sweden founded the opera in 1773 and made it the first professional opera house in the Nordic countries. The current building opened in 1898 and replaced an earlier theatre that had been demolished.
The building stands at Gustav Adolfs Square, named after a Swedish king who ruled during the 17th century. Visitors notice the golden decorations inside and the way the opera mixes classical repertoire with modern choreography and experimental music.
The opera house offers discounted tickets for visitors under 26 years old and provides full accessibility through elevators and specially designated seating areas. Performances take place throughout the year, with the main season running from September to June.
Starting in 2027, the opera will also present performances in a converted gasometer, a former industrial building from the early 20th century. The new space will allow the company to experiment with productions and stage formats that differ from the traditional main hall.
Location: Norra innerstadens stadsdelsområde
Location: Stockholms kommun
Inception: 1773
Founders: Gustav III of Sweden
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Gustav Adolfs torg 2, 111 52 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone: +4687914300
Website: https://operan.se
GPS coordinates: 59.32964,18.06996
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:27
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