Bergen National Opera (Norwegian: Bergen Nasjonale Opera) in Bergen, Norway, originally called Den Nye Opera (the new opera) is a foundation established in 2005 by the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Den Nationale Scene, Grieghallen and the Bergen International Festival. In 2007 Opera Vest became a part of the foundation, which aims to be the regional opera company for Western Norway. The name Bergen Nasjonale Opera was used from 2012.
In addition to professional opera, Bergen National Opera also runs participatory programs for children, teenagers and young adults. BNO is based in Grieghallen in the city of Bergen.
The foundation is supported by the Ministry of Culture, the Vestland county, the city of Bergen, and private supporters.
Bergen National Opera's main partners are
Bergen National Opera runs several projects for children and teenagers in schools.
The Summer Academy "Opera by fjord" at Oseana is arranged every year since 2021, and is now for young singers, orchestra musicians, conductors and repetiteurs over 18.