Folkoperan — events Stockholm

In Jag är Ulla Winblad, we meet the woman behind Bellman’s songs. When an ageing Bellman seeks out “Ulla,” memories come alive in the brutal Stockholm of the 18th century, among bustling taverns and stinking alleyways. Featuring newly composed music by Andrea Tarrodi, libretto by Klas Östergren, and

Nietzsche vs. Wagner portrays the intense friendship and dramatic break between the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and the composer Richard Wagner. Music, philosophy, and text are woven together into a powerful portrait of a person striving to free himself from the greatest genius of his time. Perf

Guest performance October 26 A gala evening with Teaterorden TSO Song, music, anecdotes, and dance featuring Sissela Kyle, Iwa Boman, Pia del Norte, Stina Hellberg Agback, Paulina Pfeiffer, Tomas Bolme, and Jerry Zakriberg. Also, TSO's orchestra conducted by Sonny Jansson and TSO's choirs conducted

Folkoperan Foajé Welcome to Folkoperan Foajé – afterwork with live music and a bar in our beautiful foyer! Here, musical encounters are created between opera and other music genres and art forms – evenings with unexpected experiences and a diverse audience. This fall's acts at Folkoperan Foajé Playi

Drömmarnas ö Drömmarnas ö is an interactive music performance created by Fritt spelrum for children on the autism spectrum. In a specially adapted room at Folkoperan, with only a few children in the audience, there is space for different ways to experience and participate. Read more about Drömmarnas

Photo: Johan Bergmark. Guest performance on November 8 Rebecka Törnqvist and Johan Lindström Fashing presents a long-awaited reunion as Rebecka Törnqvist and Johan Lindström join Norrbotten Big Band on the Folkoperan stage. The last time they collaborated was in 2012, and Piteå-Tidningen reviewed th

La Bohème with Folkoperan Talang Folkoperan Talang is starting a collaboration with the Paris-based talent program Opera Fuoco. On Monday, November 9 at 19:00, a semi-staged performance of Puccini's La Bohème will be presented with singers from Opera Fuoco, instrumentalists from Folkoperan Talang, a

Aisha hears a powerful voice. It is as unreal and beautiful and seductive as it is frightening. Through music, she is drawn into an unknown world far away from the life of a teenager – on a journey deep into her own heritage, where she is forced to confront her father, her mother, and the raging fem

Guest Performance December 7 An Evening with Medborgarna An evening filled with the joy of playing, presence, and unexpected encounters between genres and generations. With warmth, humor, and a great love for music, the band tackles everything from timeless ballads to iconic rock—always with their u

Guest Performance December 3–20 A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens' classic Christmas tale makes a beloved return to Folkoperan. The story of the miserly and bitter old man Ebenezer Scrooge features a series of well-known Christmas songs and is traditionally performed by a British ensemble in English

Guest Performance December 30 and 31 Blåsarsymfonikerna's New Year's Gala Celebrate New Year at Folkoperan with Blåsarsymfonikerna and the young musical star Anna Askhagen, under the direction of chief conductor Emil Eliasson. Enjoy waltzes by Johann Strauss II, musicals by Leonard Bernstein, and bu

Sommarnattens leende The night is bright, the rest is darkness. Or is it? Stephen Sondheim's musical, based on Ingmar Bergman's classic film, is a witty and romantic tale of the twists and turns of love. Three generations come together in a performance filled with mix-ups, confessions, and newfound

Olympiaden After a sold-out run and praise from both audiences and critics, Vivaldi's Olympiaden, directed by Charlotte Engelkes, will have its revival premiere on April 3, 2027. Let yourself be captivated by an epic showdown in the arena of love. Read more about Olympiaden Playing Revival premiere

Fasching moves into Folkoperan. This autumn, we present a grand big band meeting with Rebecka Törnqvist, Johan Lindström, and Norrbotten Big Band. A long-awaited reunion is in store as Rebecka Törnqvist and Johan Lindström once again join Norrbotten Big Band on stage. The last time they collaborated