On arrival to our opera house in Gothenburg, talk to our ushers in the foyer if you have any questions. Daniel Olmarker is one of our ushers and is often there to assist you: “Our ushers know what mobility aids are available and how they function. All you need to do is ask,” he says. “We are all trained in CPR. At each performance we always have at least one person present who knows how to use the defibrillator.”
The Göteborg Opera has, among other things:
- At the entrance: handrails, ramp and door opener
- In the foyer: toilets with armrests and emergency alarm, elevators to each floor
- In the auditorium: handrails by the stairs, subtitles in Swedish and English
If you would like more details and pictures showing accessibility at the Gothenburg Opera, click here to access the Accessibility Database (Tillgänglighetsdatabasen).
If you are attending a tour performance at a locale outside the opera house in Göteborg (such as our operations at Skövde Kulturhus), please see the respective promoter's website for further details about their accessibility.
Map
There is a touch screen in the foyer near the ticket office which has an interactive map. The map shows which entrance is nearest your seat, as well as information about elevators, toilets, cafés, wardrobes and more. Click here to see the map (it will open in a new tab).
Wheelchair users
Specific seats for wheelchair users are available for places both at the Main Stage and Small Stage. Please book these tickets via our box office by calling tel +46 31 13 13 00. Wheelchair users and accompanying assistants pay 50% of the normal ticket price. Note that these seats are not always available for hired events organised by third-parties.
Assistants for those with disabilities
Let us know when booking tickets if you are bringing an assistant. We offer a 50% discount both to the person with the disability and to their assistant. Book these tickets by calling our our box office on tel. +46 31 13 13 00.
Hearing impaired
Infrared hearing aids are available to borrow from our theatre attendants (limited numbers available). Opera and musical performances are generally translated in Swedish and English, with the text shown on screens above the stage.
Visually impared
Some performances also feature interpretation for the blind. Contact us and we’ll tell you about current events and productions.
Guide dogs
Guide dogs, service dogs and signal dogs can accompany you into the auditorium and stay with you if you require. Let us know that you have an assistance dog when you book your ticket, Box Office tel. +46 31 131 3 00.
Relaxed performances
Relaxed performances have an informal atmosphere. The audience is free to move around, dance, sing or just listen. The doors remain open during the performance, so it is easy to enter and leave. Relaxed performances are adapted to suit audiences with disabilities, but everyone is of course welcome, no matter your age or ability.
Learn more about relaxed performances
Defibrillator
In the foyer there is a defibrillator and staff trained to use it if the need arises.
Food allergies and intolerance
If you have a food allergy or intolerance, please inform a staff member before you order your food and drinks so we can inform you about the ingredients.
