Frequently asked questions
Opening hours
Access
Purchasing tickets
Disability access
Inside the Opera House
If you don't find what you are looking for here, please contact us at post@operaen.no or by phone (+47) 21 42 21 21.
Opening hours
Foyer
- Monday–Saturday: 11–22 hrs
- Sunday: 12–22 hrs
Box office / Shop
- Monday–Saturday: 11–16 hrs
- Sunday: 12–16 hrs
Usually the Box Office is open until the last performance has started.
Phone: (+47) 21 42 21 00
- Monday–Friday 11–16 hrs
- Saturday with Performances 11–16 hrs
- Sunday Closed
Reception/Switchboard: (+47) 21 42 21 21
- Monday–Friday 8–20 hrs
- Saturday 11–18
- Sunday closed
Sanguine Brasserie
- Mon–Sat 11–22
- Sunday 12–22
Seafood restaurant Havsmak
- Tues-Fri 16–23
- Sat 13–23
Access
Can I take the tram or bus to the Oslo Opera House
Tram numbers 17, 18 and 19 stop at Oslo Central Station. Bus numbers 30, 31, 37, 54 and 74 stop at Oslo Central Station / Jernbanetorget station, while bus numbers 32, 74, 81B and 83 stop by the Tollboden buildings.
Is bicycle parking available at the Oslo Opera House?
Bicycle parking is available along Operagaten, and on the south side of the Oslo Opera House.
Where can we park the car?
The closest car parks are located in Sørenga and Prinsens gate, and at Oslo Central Station (by the Airport Express Train terminal / taxi rank).
Is disabled parking available?
Disabled parking spaces are available in Operagaten to the north of the building, 150 meters from the marble bridge into the Oslo Opera House.
Purchasing tickets
Do I need to print my ticket?
You can print your ticket or show it on your mobile.
What should I do if I am unable to find my ticket?
As long as we have registered who has purchased the ticket (name, e-mail and/or telephone number), we will be able to issue you with a new ticket. Call +47 21 42 21 21, contact the box office or log in if you have created a profile.
Can I pay using a foreign credit card?
You can pay for tickets on operaen.no using your Visa or MasterCard. However, not all foreign cards will be approved on operaen.no – due to security reasons the card’s country of issue and the country of the computer’s IP address must be the same. This is to prevent the fraudulent use of foreign cards, and we therefore thank you for your understanding. If you have problems completing your payment, please contact Customer service on (+47) 21 42 21 21.
What discounts do you offer?
Children (up to 18 years): 50 %. Tickets must also be purchased for children seated on an accompanying adult’s lap.
Students: 50 %
Senior citizens: 20 % (from 67 years of age or with valid ID)
Group 10+: 15 %
Disability access
Can I enter the foyer using my wheelchair?
An entrance suitable for wheelchair users is located by the main entrance, on the far left.
Are wheelchair spaces available in the auditoriums?
There are some wheelchair spaces available. Contact the box office or call +47 21 42 21 21 to order.
Inside the Opera House
Is there a staffed cloakroom?
No, the cloakroom is unstaffed and all items are left here at your own risk. However, a curtain is pulled down during the performance, and partially opened during the interval(s).
May I leave my bag in the cloakroom?
Our small lockers are temporarily closed to prevent spreading of the Coronavirus. We have no space for suitcases, so for large items please use the baggage storage facilities at Oslo Central Station.
Are there any restaurants at the Oslo Opera House?
The Oslo Opera House features two restaurants: the seafood restaurant Havsmak (located next to the Second Stage to the left of the main entrance) and the Sanguine Brasserie, which serve both lunch and dinner. In the summer outdoor seating is available, with views of the fjord.
Bars are also located outside the Havsmak restaurant and on the first and second balconies. The balcony bars are only open during intervals.
Interval refreshments can also be ordered at the bars prior to the performance.
Where do I collect the food and drink I have ordered for the interval?
Food and drink is placed on the bar counter in the foyer, directly next to the Sanguine Brasserie, or in the bar on the 1st balcony if you have ordered there. Orders are sorted alphabetically by surname.