National Day in Haga Park
National Day at Haga Park will be filled with nature, culture and activities. Celebrate 6 June with walks in the park, a performance from the Royal Swedish Opera and a picnic on the grass.
Visit Gustav III's Pavilion
Take the opportunity to visit Gustav III's Pavilion, one of the finest late-18th century buildings in Europe. On National Day, there will be guided tours of King Gustav III's summer palace in Haga Park on the hour. The pavilion is one of the finest late-18th century buildings in Europe.
Celebrate the Swedish National Day with a grand musical party in Hagaparken's early summer greenery! The Royal Swedish Opera, together with the city of Solna and the Swedish Royal Court, invites you to a national day celebration on June 6 according to tradition.
Bring friends and family to the large lawn below Koppartälten in the Haga Park (the Copper Tents) – and celebrate with sing-alongs, dancing, music and a picnic.
Daily program
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
In the family area up by the Copper Tents there will be try-out activities for all ages. Become a ballerina with pointe shoes and a tulle skirt, or dress up as a fairy tale character from the world of theatre with borrowed costumes from the Young Opera and Solna Cultural School. Borrow toys and games, get book tips and listen to exciting storytelling with Solna library.
HISTORICAL WALKING / GUIDED TOUR
11 a.m., 12.30 p.m., 2 p.m. in Swedish, 3.30 p.m. in English
Learn more about Hagaparken and the Royal National City Park! Duration approx. 60 min. Tickets can be collected from the information tent from 10.45 a.m. Limited number of places, first come, first served.
GUIDED TOURS OF GUSTAV III'S PAVILION
12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. in Swedish, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. in English
Arranged by the Royal Palaces. Price 140 SEK for adults, 70 SEK for children (7–17 years), 120 SEK for students.
Limited number of places/tour.
More information and ticket booking
Main Stage Program
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
1.30 p.m.
Every year, the City of Solna awards three cultural scholarships to people aged 8 and up.
EARLY SUMMER CONCERT WITH BALLET
2 – 3.05 p.m.
Soloists from the Royal Swedish Opera, the Royal Swedish Orchestra, the Royal Swedish Opera Chorus and dancers from the Royal Swedish Ballet perform excerpts from the ballet and opera repertoire as well as Swedish summer music with sing-alongs. The Solna Cultural School children's chorus performs together with the Royal Swedish Orchestra. Under the baton of maestro Sergej Bolkhovets and presented by Katarina Aronsson.
The full stage programme External link, opens in new window.
The National Day celebrations in Haga Park are being arranged by the Royal Swedish Opera, the City of Solna and the Royal Court. Top image: the celebrations in 2023, photo Markus Gårder
The celebrations takes place at the large lawn below Koppartälten in the Haga Park (the Copper Tents) . Photo: Jens Lindhe
Discover Gustav III's Pavilion in Haga Park. Guided tours on National Day. Photo: Gomer Swahn
