Samson and Delilah

Samson and Delilah returns to The Met with a massive chorus and orchestra, along with some of opera’s most enchanting melodies. This French masterpiece by Saint-Saëns is a feast for the eyes and ears. Experience it live in cinemas on 5 December 2026. Saint-Saëns’ spectacular portrayal of the biblical hero of legendary strength and the seductive Philistine whose beauty overwhelms him returns in the Metropolitan Opera’s grand production. Despite a lukewarm reception at its premiere in 1877, Samson and Delilah eventually conquered the opera world and has over the years become a guarantee of a magnificent evening at the opera. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts an electrifying ensemble led by the formidable star duo, mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina and tenor Clay Hilley, broadcast live to cinemas around the world.

Running time: approx. 3 hours and 54 minutes, including two intermissions
Language: French
Subtitled in Swedish!
Date: Saturday 5 December at 18:00
Venue: Odeon, Skövde Kulturhus

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Ticket information
Tickets are sold at Welcome House Skövde, 0500-446688, through Skövde Kulturhus, 0500-498099, or buy your tickets online here.