We open up the opera house to curious children and their accompanying grown-ups. Expect plenty of fun activities related to things going on at our opera house. Admission is free to all activities.

Open House
February break at the Opera. Welcome to a fun day for the whole family!
Duration
11:00–15:00
Dates
11 Feb 2026
Stage
Foyer, Small Stage
Genre
Kids & youth
Price
Free admission
Accessibility
Welcome to an open opera house! This year’s theme is fairy-tales.
Programme
In the foyer
Exhibition of costumes, wigs, props and more – until 15:00. On the first floor.
Getyour face painted or try on some stage costumes – until 15:00
Enter the Operaverse in VR – until 14:00
Arts and crafts – until 14:00
Small Stage & Rehearsal rooms
11.15, Small Stage
Listen to music from musicals and operas performed by some of the Göteborg Opera’s soloists.
11.30–12.00, Rehearsal room
Family Dance, for children 5–12 years old, with an accompanying parent/guardian. Come to the restaurant in the foyer and we'll walk as a group to the rehearsal room.
11.45, Small Stage
Try singing in a choir! Sing along with some of the singers in the Göteborg Opera’s Children’s and youth choirs.
12.45, Small Stage
Greta's Dream. An excerpt from Greta's Dream, a musical tale about a hippopotamus who dreams of being able to fly. With double bass players and narrator.
13.00–13.30, Rehearsal room
Family Dance. Family Dance, for children 5–12 years old, with an accompanying parent/guardian. Come to the restaurant in the foyer and we'll walk as a group to the rehearsal room.
13.15, Small Stage
Listen to music from musicals and operas performed by some of the Göteborg Opera’s soloists.
13.50, Small Stage
Try singing in a choir! Sing along with some of the singers in the Göteborg Opera’s Children’s and youth choirs.
14.20, Small Stage
Listen to music from musicals and operas performed by some of the Göteborg Opera’s soloists.
Guided tours
Come on a short tour behind the scenes. The tours go from the box office at the following times:
11:00, 11:20, 11:40
12:00, 12:40
13:00, 13:20, 13:40
14:00, 14:20
The programme may be updated as the date approaches.






