Frequently Asked Questions
– Before your visit
Getting here
Address: Tennis Stadium Centre Court, Kyrkogatan 3, Båstad
Coming by car? Please allow extra time to find parking.
There are approximately 650 parking spaces at Prästliden (about an 8-minute walk from the Tennis Stadium) as well as additional parking around Båstad. If someone in your group has difficulty walking, you may drop them off at the entrance to the Centre Court before parking your car.
Tickets
Tickets are available via Julius Biljettservice.
Groups of more than 10 people can book via +46 46-280 45 50 or biljettbokning@juliusbiljettservice.se
Wheelchair and companion seats are booked via the call centre on +46 775-700 400.
Do I need to print my ticket?
No, you don’t. We recommend downloading your ticket in advance or taking a screenshot before arriving at the venue. Your digital ticket can be scanned directly from your mobile phone as long as the screen is intact and clean.
I can’t find my ticket!
Double-check your spam folder and your text messages. If you still cannot find your ticket, contact Julius Biljettservice at info@juliusbiljettservice.se or +46 775-700 400.
A ticket office will be available on site from 17:00.
Food & Drink
Sales of refreshments, snacks, wine, coffee, etc. are available in our Opera Lounge on the concert grounds. If you wish to enhance your experience even further, consider dining at one of the nearby restaurants before the performance. Or book one of our packages:
Premium Package
The evening begins on the covered balcony of the TV tower with a summery buffet and drinks, followed by the performance viewed from the balcony or from the grandstands.
Opera & Menu Package
Your evening starts with a composed two-course menu at restaurant Sand, inspired by Birgit Nilsson’s classic elegance. The performance is viewed from the stalls.
VIP Stalls Package
Enjoy the performance from the very front rows with our VIP Stalls Package.
During the interval, a glass of wine is served at the front terrace of Sand.
Read more about our packages here: Julius Biljettservice.
Festival-recommended restaurants include Sand, Mamas Italian and Papas.
Accommodation
Extend your experience and stay at Hotel Skansen, just a stone’s throw from the venue.
Take the opportunity to book the festival’s Accommodation Package, which includes an overnight stay with breakfast, spa access, dinner at restaurant Sand before the performance, and a ticket to the performance including a glass of wine during the interval.
The festival programme is included.
Discover more of the Bjäre Peninsula
Turn your visit into a complete experience and explore the best of the Bjäre Peninsula. Combine your opera evening with a visit to the Birgit Nilsson Museum and her childhood home, where you can get close to the story behind Sweden’s greatest opera star.
Enjoy everything the Bjäre Peninsula has to offer: coastal trails, local food experiences and farm shops, culture, crafts, and breathtaking nature. Visit, for example, Thora Vineyard and see where the grapes for the Birgit Nilsson wine grow. Or enjoy Ravinens kulturhus and the magnificent surroundings of Norrviken Gardens.
Whether you want to taste, wander, explore, or simply take in the view, the Bjäre Peninsula offers experiences that extend and elevate your visit.
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What should I wear?
There is no formal dress code for The Flying Dutchman. The performance takes place outdoors at the Båstad Tennis Stadium and will proceed even in light rain.
We therefore recommend warm, weather-resistant clothing and sturdy footwear. Even during mild summer evenings, temperatures can drop after sunset. Many visitors also choose to bring a light blanket for added comfort.
What may I bring into the venue?
You may bring personal belongings that fit in your pocket, a bag (30×30×10 cm) or smaller, or that you can carry in your hand.
You may bring: For example tickets, wallet, mobile phone, warm jumper, rain jacket, water bottle, pushchair, toiletry bag, bag or carrier that does not exceed 30×30×10 cm.
You may not bring: Umbrellas, your own food or drink except for a water bottle, or items that could pose a danger to the public.
Festival Programme Available for purchase on site.
Weather and the performance
The Flying Dutchman is performed outdoors at the Båstad Tennis Stadium. The performance will proceed even in light rain, but safety and artistic quality are always prioritised.
In case of rain
• Decisions regarding any delay or interruption are made at the scheduled start time.
• The performance may be postponed by up to 30 minutes or temporarily paused if the rain is expected to ease.
• If the performance resumes, tickets will not be refunded.
Cancellation
• If the performance is cancelled before it begins, the ticket price (excluding service fees) will be refunded.
• If the performance is interrupted before the interval, tickets will be refunded.
• If interruption occurs after the interval, no refunds will be issued.
We hope for clear skies – and look forward to an unforgettable summer evening in Båstad.
The concert
The legend tells of a Dutch captain who, during a violent storm, swore a blasphemous oath – and was condemned to sail forever without reaching land. Only through a woman’s faithful love can the curse be broken. Read more about the concert.