6 Best Performing Arts Venues in Stockholm, Sweden

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Stockholm's theater and opera season runs from September through May. Both Dramaten (the National Theater) and Operan (the Royal Opera) shut down in the summer months. When it comes to popular music, big-name international acts frequently come to Stockholm in summer while on their European tours. Artists of this type always play at one of the Stockholm Globe Arenas south of the city center.

The Stockholm Visitors Board website www.visitstockholm.com) lists the month's events in both English and Swedish.

Berwaldhallen

Östermalm

This large venue plays host to a wide range of concerts by the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, the highly regarded Swedish Radio Choir, and guest performers. There are also occasional chamber music performances and concerts by other classical music orchestras.

Dag Hammarskjölds Väg 3, Stockholm, 115 10, Sweden
08-7841800-box office

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Dansens Hus

Vasastan

When it comes to high-quality international dance in Stockholm, there's really only one place to go. Dansens Hus hosts the best Swedish and international acts, with shows ranging from traditional Japanese dance to street dance and modern ballet. You can also see ballet at Kungliga Operan (the Royal Opera House).

Barnhusg. 12–14, Stockholm, 111 24, Sweden
08-50899090

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Konserthuset

Norrmalm

The home of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra since 1926, the city's main concert hall also hosts other Swedish and international classical music performances.

Hötorget 8, Stockholm, 111 57, Sweden
08-50667788

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Kungliga Operan

Norrmalm

The Royal Opera House is almost more famous for its restaurants and bars than for its opera and ballet productions. But that doesn't mean an evening performance should be missed. The current baroque building dates from 1898, replacing an earlier opera house, where King Gustav III was assassinated in 1792 at a masquerade ball (the inspiration for Verdi's opera Un Ballo in Maschera). For about SKr 110 you can even get a listening-only seat (with no view). Guided tours of the opera house are offered on Saturday at 12:30 (more frequently in summer) for around SKr 95.

Tickets purchased by phone or at the box office carry a service charge; there’s no service charge for booking online.

Gustav Adolfs Torg, Stockholm, 103 22, Sweden
08-7914300

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Musikaliska Kvarteret

Norrmalm

This historic concert hall on the quay at Nybroviken hosts a wide variety of international classical music, jazz, and musical fusion concerts. The helpful website lists all concert dates.

Ticnet

Tickets for sports events, concerts, theater performances, and more are available through Ticnet, the Swedish branch of Ticketmaster.
Sweden
0771-707070

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