Lørdagsopera er tilbake!

Lørdagsopera is back!

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Anders Krøger2 min read|2. September 2025
Next Saturday, 6 September, the season's first Lørdagsopera is finally ready. The concert series that brings top-quality opera to the people in an informal setting. The concerts are organised by Opera til folket and are a low-threshold offering for everyone.
-Every Saturday, arias, duets and excerpts from opera's rich repertoire are presented, performed by professional singers and young talents. The aim is to bring opera to a wide audience, lower the threshold for seeking out the genre and create a meeting place between performers and audience, says festival director and managing director Gjøril Songvoll.
Great music in a relaxed format
No two Lørdagsoperas are alike. And this time the organisers can tempt you with music performed by the three sopranos Olivera Tičević, Sara Aasen and Solvi Skogstad, accompanied by the pianist Anastasiya Bazhenova. What kind of music the audience will hear, however, remains a surprise, even for the organiser. It is the musicians themselves who choose the repertoire.
Songvoll says the event suits everyone, both those who already love opera and those who are curious and have no great familiarity with the genre.
-Many who have not experienced opera in real life do not actually know what they are missing. Experiencing singers as close up as at Lørdagsopera really sweeps you away. There is a proper football atmosphere at Lørdagsopera, and the audience feel they are an important part of the concert experience, she says.
Everyone is welcome
The concert starts at 14:00 and takes place at Gamle Raadhus Scene, on Christiania Torv in Oslo. Doors open at 13:30, so arrive in good time to secure the best seats. Tickets can be bought in advance via TicketCo.
People under 30 who are members of PublikkUng get discounted prices, so this event is also a very good fit for students. A really nice way to unwind at the weekend.
If you are completely new to the world of opera and feel a little unsure, don't stress.
-No preparation is needed to go to Lørdagsopera. Come as you are and let yourself be swept away by the skilled singers, says Songvoll.
Go to a concert and experience something great.