{"id":22661,"date":"2025-05-21T14:00:44","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T12:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norrlandsoperan.se\/forestallningar\/open-house-at-the-norrlands-opera\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T16:13:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T14:13:18","slug":"open-house-at-the-norrlands-opera","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/norrlandsoperan.se\/en\/programme\/open-house-at-the-norrlands-opera\/","title":{"rendered":"Open House at the Norrlands Opera"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A warm welcome to Northern Sweden\u2019s opera house<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Guided tours of the building\u2019s studios and workshops, art in the White Cube, music and opera for the very youngest, a family concert, dance performances, and sing-alongs with the Norrlandsoperan Symphony Orchestra are just a few of the things visitors can experience when Norrlandsoperan holds its open house. The entire day is free of charge, but some activities require advance booking of free tickets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even outside on the opera grounds, visitors will be able to enjoy music from \u201cBalkongbrass,\u201d a septet from the brass section of the Norrlands Opera Symphony Orchestra; once inside, the day is filled with activities for both adults and families with children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the day, children can enjoy costume try-ons with a selfie station, a Silent Disco (for adults, too), a trivia game, balloons, and candy. In the bistro, you can also grab a quick and enjoyable snack! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reservations starting August 12<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Some performances require you to reserve a free ticket. Otherwise, it\u2019s first-come, first-served. If a performance is fully booked, you can join the walk-in line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be on time!<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Your free ticket is valid only until 10 minutes before the start; after that, any remaining seats will be offered to those in the walk-in line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Norrlandsoperan Open House \u2013 in English<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A warm welcome to the opera house in northern Sweden. <\/strong>Step inside Norrlandsoperan and discover a world of creativity, music, and inspiration. During our Open House, visitors can take a behind-the-scenes tour of our workshops and studios, enjoy contemporary art at Vita kuben, experience music and opera tailored for our youngest guests, join a sing-along with the Norrlandsoperan Symphony Orchestra, attend family concerts and dance performances\u2014and much more. The entire day is free of charge, though some activities require advance booking of free tickets.
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The festivities begin outside on Opera Square with a lively performance by Balcony Brass, a septet from our brass section. Once inside, the building is filled with exciting activities for both adults and families with children.

Throughout the day, children are invited to try on costumes at our selfie station, join a Silent Disco (adults are welcome too), take part in a fun quiz walk, and enjoy balloons and treats. The bistro will also be open for a cozy and tasty fika. Welcome! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Program<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

12:00 p.m. The main entrance opens\u2014welcome inside!

12:00\u201316:45 Trivia game for kids, balloons, candy, costume try-ons, and a selfie station<\/a>

12:00 p.m.\u20135:00 p.m. Art in<\/a>the WhiteCube: Gruvsj\u00f6n, Berganden, and Horisonten<\/a>

12:00 B<\/a>alconbrass, Operaplan<\/a>

12:00\u201316:45 Silent Disco, Upper Foyer<\/a>

12:15 <\/a>Tour of Studios and Workshops (in English)<\/a>

12:15 p.m. Norrlandsoperan Children’s Choir, Bistron<\/a>

12:30 p.m. Tour of studios and workshops<\/a>

12:30 p.m. Baby Concert, Studio Stage<\/a>

12:30 p.m. Singing Trolls, Bistron<\/a>

12:45 p.m. Tour of studios and workshops<\/a>

1:00 p.m. Family Concert, Concert Hall<\/a>

1:15 p.m. Open Rehearsal: Mercury Rising<\/a> \/ Jefta van Dinther, Black <\/a>Box<\/a>

1:30 p.m. Norrlandsoperan Children’s Choir, Bistron<\/a>

2:00 p.m. V\u0113rpete, Assembly Hall<\/a>

2:00 p.m. Baby Concert, Studio Stage<\/a>

2:15 p.m. Balkongbrass, Operaplan<\/a>

2:15 p.m. Norrlandsoperan Children’s Choir, Bistron<\/a>

2:30 p.m. Singing<\/a>Trolls, Bistron<\/a>

3:00 p.m. Tour of studios and workshops<\/a>

3:00 p.m. Artist Talk at the White Cube<\/a>

3:15 p.m. Tour of studios and workshops<\/a>

3:15 p.m. Family Concert, Concert Hall<\/a>

3:15 p.m. Open Rehearsal: Mercury Rising \/ Jefta van Dinther, Black Box<\/a>

3:30 p.m. Tour of studios and workshops<\/a>

4:15 p.m. Singing Trolls, Bistron<\/a>
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Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Free admission for everyone<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Admission is completely free to all events at the Norrlandsoperan during Open House, but some performances require you to reserve a free ticket, as seating is limited.<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
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Reservations starting August 12<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Reservations for free tickets to certain performances open on August 12 at 10:00 a.m. Otherwise, it’s first-come, first-served. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Be on time!<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Your free ticket is valid only until 10 minutes before the start; after that, any remaining seats will be offered to those in the walk-in line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In English<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bookings starting August 12<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Booking for free tickets to select performances opens on August 12 at 10:00 a.m.For all other performances, walk-ins are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Be on time!<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Your free ticket is valid only until 10 minutes before the performance begins. After that, any available seats will be offered to those in the walk-in line. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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