The Finnish National Opera and Ballet is Finland's principal opera house, opened in its current building on the shores of Töölönlahti bay in 1993. Designed by architect Eero Hyvämäki, it ranks among the largest opera houses in the Nordic countries and runs two stages. The programme covers opera, ballet and concerts throughout the year.
operain progress
Mozart's classic about a tangled love story involving four characters with conflicting desires. A funny and touching opera suitable for ages 12 and up.
balletin progress
Krzysztof Pastorin's choreography for Dracula returns to the repertoire. Bram Stoker's classic tale of a Transylvanian count comes to life in a ballet set to music by Wojciech Kilar.
opera(3 days)
A Monteverdi-based opera exploring women's position under patriarchy, blending contemporary puppet theatre, electronic sound, and Baroque imagery with the Finnish Baroque Orchestra.
ballet(22 days)
Tchaikovsky's world-renowned ballet Swan Lake tells of Princess Odette, transformed into a swan by a sorcerer, and Prince Siegfried's quest to break the curse. This classic of Finland's national ballet runs through August and early September.
opera(3 days)
Four new short operas at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet. The Sugar Factory project gives Finnish composers, librettists and directors the opportunity to create contemporary opera art exploring trauma, society and transformation.