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Flute co-principal

We are receiving applications for Flute co-principal. The audition will be held 18–19 May 2026. Application deadline 10 April 2026.

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Principal 2nd Violin

We are seeking a Principal 2nd Violin for the Göteborg Opera Orchestra. This is a permanent full-time position with an initial trial period starting autumn 2026 or according to agreement. Application deadline 1 May 2026.

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Clarinet, Associate Principal (temporary position)

The Göteborg Opera Orchestra is seeking an Associate Principal Clarinet as a temporary position, with obligation to auxiliary instruments. The position is a fixed-term contract for the 2026/2027 season, commencing 25 August 2026 or by agreement. Application deadline 1 May 2026.

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Cello co-principal

The Göteborg Opera Orchestra is receiving applications for Cello co-principal. This is a permanent full-time position starting in autumn 2026 or according to agreement. Application deadline 4 May 2026.

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No open positions that interest you?

Are you interested in working behind the scenes in production, management, administration, the foyer or the restaurant? If so, you can send us an application and register your CV with us at any time, by using our online recruting tool Varbi which you can reach using this link:

Register an open application using Varbi here

If you would like to work as an artist on stage with opera, contemporary dance, musicals or in the orchestra, please send an email to personal@opera.se

About the Göteborg Opera

Our vision is to be one of northern Europe’s leading opera houses. We work with a broad repertoire of opera, contemporary dance, musicals and concerts. GöteborgsOperan AB is a state-owned company in the Västra Götaland regionen, with around 500 employees. The Main Stage and Small Stage combined present around 350 performances per year, for around 250 000 visitors. Our turnover is around 500 million SEK annually. The Göteborg Opera is a multicultural workplace, with an almost equal number of male and female employees.

A stage hand works clearning the stage - photo taken from a low angle up towards the stage lights in the roof.

In photo:  Michael Mennell|Photographer:  Mats Bäcker