Kräftskiva - the traditional Swedish feast - has changed shape over the centuries but has continued to unite generations. From the royal feast of the 16th century, through the bourgeois "kräftsupen" of the 19th century, to the 1930s when the expression kräftskiva was coined and spread from the upper classes to the whole population.
Soon we'll be standing there - in August, when the evenings start to get cooler - watching gardens, cottages and patios fill up with hats and brandy, while schnapps songs echo across the neighborhoods.
We invite you to a crayfish party at “Emanuel’s Cottage”– Operakällaren. The setting may be grand, but the experience is inspired by our culinary director’s childhood memories of crayfish parties in the countryside outside Örebro. We’re serving up an evening of Swedish crayfish, classic sides, and Stenborgare in our glasses. An evening where the shells fly, the focus is on family and Swedish cultural heritage—and where the “Dream Cart” is rolled out for a touch of decadence.
The evening features snaps songs, live performances, and unexpected surprises.
It will be easy, relaxed - and unforgettably fun!
Friday, August 28, 2026
We’ll meet at 5:30 p.m. for a pre-dinner drink courtesy of Johan Evers. Weather permitting, we’ll toast under the open sky; otherwise, you’re welcome to join us at Othilia. Afterward, we’ll head over to Operakällaren kick off this year’s crayfish party at 6:30 p.m.
Price: 1700 SEK incl. VAT for food and pre-drink in Othilia (1518 SEK excl. VAT)
Beverage package
The star in the blue
- 690 SEK incl. VAT (552 SEK excl. VAT)
- Welcome drink: a glass of cava
- 1 beer
- 1 glass of house wine
- 1 Lumpfish schnapps
Well, well, well, lambo
- 990 SEK incl. VAT (792 SEK excl. VAT)
- Welcome drink: a glass of champagne
- 1 beer
- 1 glass of selected wine
- 2 Stone bourgeois schnapps
Booking
All guests are seated at round tables that seat 8–10 people—perfect for gathering a wonderful group of friends and celebrating together.
If you make a reservation for fewer than 8 people, you will be seated at the same table as other guests.
Please send booking requests tooperahuset
Welcome to the crayfish party at Operakällaren a celebration of late summer and Swedish culture!