Kungliga Operan

State Cultural Spending Rises to 9.1 Billion Kronor in 2024

Rare Free Thinker Silenced Too Soon

Curious, determined, strong. Friends and colleagues remember the late Stina Oscarson as a loyal friend and unusual free thinker. Her voice fell silent all too early, says friend and debater Daniel Suhonen.

Rebecca & Fiona Kick Off Stockholm Opera Season with Club Vibes

Rebecca & Fiona play music for toe-tap dance, Rufus Wainwright gives an exclusive concert on the opera stage and Figaro gets divorced. The Royal Opera is betting on a mix of old and new for the 2025/2026 season.

Christina Nilsson Shines as Aida at Birgit Nilsson Days in Båstad

The soprano Christina Nilsson plays the role of Verdi's Aida, during the final of the Birgit Nilsson days in Båstad.

The Opera Stages a New Work in Sami

As the first scene in Europe, the Royal Opera in Stockholm is putting up an opera in a Sami language. The newly written "Jordens hjärta/Eatnama váibmu" is directed by Elle Márjá Eira, best known as the film director of "Stolen".

Elin Svenhede receives opera scholarship

Linus Fellbom new artistic director for Folkoperan

Linus Fellbom becomes the new artistic director for the Folkoperan in Stockholm. Fellbom, who is a lighting designer, director, and set designer, has previously directed "Friskytten" and "Hoffman's Adventures" at the Folkoperan.

The Opera's Sponsorship - "Inspirational Example"

The Royal Opera has managed to gather 300 million kronor in sponsorship funds for expansion and renovation. "Inspirational", thinks Gunnar Ardelius, Secretary General of Sweden's Museums.