Expert recommendations of the top dance, theater, and classical music performances.
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Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
International touring orchestra features 105 of Sweden’s top classical musicians. Established in 1914, the orchestra’s home stage is in Stockholm's central concert hall, Konserthuset. Tel. +46 8 50 66 77 88. www.konserthuset.se
Regina Stockholms Operamathus
Live opera and dinner in beautiful harmony. Singers move among the tables to serenade you as you dine. For around $108-116 you can get a full meal and the performance. Drottninggatan 71 A; tel. +46 8 411 63 20. www.regina-operamathus.com
Royal Dramatic Theatre
The place where playwright August Strindberg, Ingmar Bergman, Darth Vader’s mom Pernilla August, and a whole bunch of Swedish actors you’ve never heard of cut their teeth. If it’s a chilly day, you can warm yourself by hugging the heated statue of actress Margaretha Krook outside. It’s on the left corner when you’re facing the entrance. Nybroplan; tel. +46 8 667 06 80. www.dramaten.se
Bounce Streetdance Company
"Fun and upbeat dance performance with an added benefit—language is not an issue.”— Doug Lansky, Stockholm-based travel writer. The most exciting dance group to come out of Sweden. Your kids will love it. Irregular shows at Dansens Hus on Norra Bantorget. Barnhusgatan 12-14; tel. +46 8 508 990 90. www.bounce.nu
Royal Swedish Opera
National stage for opera and ballet. Tickets $6-87. Lunch concerts are $30 including salad and coffee. Opera House, Gustav Adolfs Torg; tel. +46 8 791 44 00. www.operan.se
