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Opera

Die Zauberflöte

Opera in two acts by W. A. Mozart (1756–1791). Libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder. Swedish translation Rikard Bergqvist.

A magical production of Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ for the whole family.

Duration
Ca 3 h 10 min, incl. 1 interval
Dates
13 Dec 2025 — 07 Feb 2026
Stage
Main Stage
Genre
Opera
Language
Swedish. Titles in Swedish and English.
Price
150–750 kr
Accessibility

A blend of comedy, drama, animation and delightful music bring to life this fantastic journey through darkness and light, as Tamino sets out to find his Pamina.

The powerful Queen of the Night rules a realm of freely-flowing imagination – but her daughter Pamina has been kidnapped by their enemy, Sarastro. The stranger Tamino plunks down in the margins between the Queen’s and Sarastro’s opposing kingdoms – determined to help Pamina reach her independence. Along the way, he is aided by the eccentric Papageno, a set of magic chimes and an enchanted flute.

But who is truly good, and who is evil?

In this new production, we are transported to a spectacular dreamscape – a magical universe where anything can happen – filled with fanciful animated illusions by French video designer Grégoire Pont.

Mozart’s eternally youthful music balances playfulness and depth. Die Zauberflöte contains some of opera’s most iconic melodies—from the Queen of the Night’s dazzling aria to Papageno and Papagena’s playful duet, and Sarastro’s rumbling words of wisdom.

Sarastro (17/12, 21/12, 2/1, 8/1, 25/1, 7/2)Mats Almgren

Sarastro (13/12, 19/12, 31/12, 18/1, 22/1, 29/1, 1/2)Kristoffer Töyrä

Tamino (13/12, 17/12, 19/12, 2/1, 18/12, 25/1, 29/1, 1/2)

Tobias Westman

Tamino (21/12, 31/12, 8/1, 22/1, 7/2)

Viktor Johansson

Speaker of the TempleÅke Zetterström

The Queen of the Night (13/12, 17/12, 21/12, 31/12, 1/2)Sofie Asplund

The Queen of the Night (19/12, 2/1, 8/1, 18/1, 22/1, 25/1, 29/1, 7/2)Kerstin Avemo

Pamina (13/12, 19/12, 2/1, 18/1, 22/1, 25/1, 1/2, 7/2)Ida Falk Winland

Pamina (17/12, 21/12, 31/12, 8/1, 29/1)Mia Karlsson

First lady (17/12, 21/12, 1/2) / Papagena (19/12, 31/12, 8/1, 18/1)Micaela Sjöstedt

First lady (13/12, 19/12, 31/12, 2/1, 8/1, 22/1, 25/1, 29/1, 7/2)Carolina Sandgren

Second lady (13/12, 17/12, 19/12, 21/12, 31/12, 8/1, 18/1, 22/1, 25/1, 1/2, 7/2)Ann-Kristin Jones

Second lady (2/1, 29/1)

Anna-Sara Åberg

Third lady (13/12, 17/12, 19/12, 13/12, 2/1, 8/1, 18/1, 25/1, 29/1, 1/2, 7/2)Katarina Giotas

Third lady (21/12, 22/1)

Erika Tordeus

Papageno (13/12, 17/12, 31/12, 8/1, 18/1, 22/1, 25/1, 29/1, 7/2)Hannes Öberg

Papageno (19/12, 21/12, 2/1, 1/2)Kristian Lindroos

Papagena (13/12, 17/12, 21/12, 2/1, 22/1, 25/1, 29/1, 1/2, 7/2)

Alva Olsson (intern)

MonostatosDaniel Ralphsson

A guard

Dardan Bakraqi

Three boys, from the Göteborg Opera Children’s Choir

The Göteborg Opera Chorus
The Göteborg Opera Orchestra

Curious about this production?

Panel discussion
27 Nov 2025 19:00–20:15 Small Stage

Before opera premieres we present a panel discussion on the Small Stage, where you can lListen to a discussion between creative team, soloists, and the occasional guest expert.

The Göteborg Opera’s dramaturge Göran Gademan moderator. Some discussions are held in English, or a mix of Swedish and English.

Discussions run for around 1 h 15 mins. Admission is free, but you must book a ticket to reserve a seat.

Curious about this production?

Panel discussion

Panel discussion
27 Nov 2025 19:00–20:15 Small Stage

Before opera premieres we present a panel discussion on the Small Stage, where you can lListen to a discussion between creative team, soloists, and the occasional guest expert.

The Göteborg Opera’s dramaturge Göran Gademan moderator. Some discussions are held in English, or a mix of Swedish and English.

Discussions run for around 1 h 15 mins. Admission is free, but you must book a ticket to reserve a seat.

Programmes

Programmes are available to buy in our cafés and cloakrooms. You can also pre-order your programme when buying tickets online, then pick it up in the foyer when you arrive for the performance.

A digital edition of the programme is included in the price. If you buy a programme when purchasing tickets online, you’ll receive a link to the digital version when it is available (prior to the premiere).

If you instead buy your printed programme at the opera house, you can scan a QR code on the programme to access the digital version.

Price 80 kr