Riksteatern
Performing ArtsStockholm, Sweden201-500 Employees
Riksteatern operates as Sweden's national stage for touring theatre, coordinating a nationwide network to bring high-quality performing arts to communities beyond the largest cities. Founded in 1933 to ensure access to theatre, dance, music and circus for all regions, it supports a diverse program across venues and formats. As the country's largest producer of touring theatre, it serves as a central platform for presenting performances across Sweden. Based in the Stockholm region, the organization employs a few hundred people and sustains a broader ecosystem through more than 200 local and regional associations and 50 connected organisations. It draws about one million visitors each year and counts around 40,000 members. Its work targets audiences nationwide, focusing on expanding access to high-quality performing arts for communities with limited opportunities to experience live theatre.