Take a peek into the world of a professional dancer and come watch the rehearsals of the Finnish National Ballet at Almi Hall on International Dance Day, April 29. The event is suitable for anyone over the age of 7. Watching the rehearsal is free, but you need a ticket to participate.
In autumn 2024, The Orchestra of the Finnish National Opera (FNO) will enchant audiences at Musiikkitalo with the launch of a new, unique concert series. Concertgoers will be treated to gems of orchestral music and vocal performances by leading names from around the world. The programme reflects the full variety of life and human emotions.
The sätkynukkekoti (all the stories 2020–2024) special concerts by pehmoaino, which have sold out at record speed so far, will make their way to the Opera House in March. Tickets to her one-off concert at the Opera House will be released for sale on Wednesday, 9 October at 12 noon.
The new world premiere Morgonstjärnan – The Morning Star at the Finnish National Opera is based on a novel by Karl Ove Knausgård. The timely opera delves into the crises of modern life. What happens to the human mind when the world changes in ways beyond our comprehension or control?
What happens to love in the face of oppression? Seen for the first time at the Finnish National Opera, Aulis Sallinen’s The Horseman takes audiences on a journey to a dystopian future. Jussi Nikkilä’s direction featuring Finland’s top singers promises a compelling interpretation of one of the country’s landmark operatic works.
Salome is one of the most intense and powerful operas ever created. In his electrifying revision, the masterful director Christof Loy now presents the classic work from a fresh perspective. This one-act opera captivates its audience with its unexpected elements and profound insights.
Salome returns to the Finnish National Opera’s repertoire in the autumn of 2024.
As the curtain rises, it feels as if you’re stepping into a grand, splendid celebration. Franz Lehár’s effervescent operetta The Merry Widow offers a taste of genuine old world glamour, aristocratic reverie, catchy melodies, and can-can. In spring 2025, it will be performed in Finnish.
Beloved ballet Sleeping Beauty returns once again to the repertoire of the Finnish National Ballet. This ballet is enjoyed by the entire audience from the youngest family members to adult viewers.
In A Midsummer Night’s Dream everything is possible – and enchanting. William Shakespeare’s comedy about love weaves a whirlwind of fairies’ and humans’ romantic adventures and shifting affections. The spectacular ballet version of the classic play has been choreographed by Jorma Elo.
Heartwarming ballet A Christmas Carol returns to the National Ballet. Charles Dickens’s Christmas tale of virtue and justice has enchanted theatre-goers for over 180 years. Ensure your seat in the audience this Christmas.
