Royal Swedish Opera, National theatre and opera house in Stockholm, Sweden
The Royal Swedish Opera presents performances in a grand building with columns, balconies, and ornate decorations at Gustav Adolfs Square in central Stockholm.
Gustav III of Sweden established the Royal Swedish Opera in 1773, marking the beginning of professional opera performances in the Nordic region.
The opera house stages over 200 annual performances across multiple genres, including classical operas, contemporary productions, ballet shows, and musical concerts.
The venue provides discounted tickets for attendees under 26 years old and maintains complete accessibility through elevators and designated seating areas.
Starting in 2027, the Royal Swedish Opera will expand its performances to include shows in a converted industrial gasometer building in Stockholm.
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 111 52
Phone: +4687914300
Website: https://operan.se
GPS coordinates: 59.32964,18.06996
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:04
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