The company's principal artistic partners are the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and the Edvard Grieg Kor.
Past artistic directors have included Stein Olav Henrichsen (2005–2010) and Mary Miller (2010–2020).
[2] In September 2024, Bergen National Opera announced an extension of Jensen's contract through 31 December 2030.
[3] In addition to professional opera, the company also runs participatory programs for children, teenagers and young adults.
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.