COW
We all have our own ideas of what a cow is – and we’re all wrong.
COW pulls you along on a high-speed journey that leaves you breathless. Watch the live stream on 13 Nov at Stage24 service.
Dance Schools’ Ballet Happening
Scores of young Finnish students of ballet will gather together at the Opera House to perform on the Main Stage. The dance numbers have been selected by the Association of Dance Institutes in Finland and the Finnish National Ballet.
Javier Torres’s new, stronger Giselle
Javier Torres’s new production reimagines Giselle as a strong female figure who takes charge of her own destiny. Watch the interview!
Giselle’s costumes inspired by old Italian photographs
Costume designer Erika Turunen drew inspiration from old photographs of a familiar Italian village, with enchanting results.
Watch the video to discover how Erika’s creative process brought the costumes of Giselle to life.
The Ballet School Presents: Spring Gala 2026
The spring gala in May at Almi Hall culminates the academic year’s hard work for the pupils and vocational students of the Ballet School. The repertoire includes both classical ballet and contemporary dance.
Helsinki International Ballet Competition 2026
The 10th Helsinki International Ballet Competition for young dancers from 15 to 25 years of age will be held at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet from 27 May to 5 June 2026. The competition program consists of both classical and contemporary repertoire.
Shining Through
The Young Dancers Evening of the Finnish National Ballet presents a vibrant showcase of contemporary dance and classical ballet. Read more.
Matching Steps
In Matching Steps, choreographer Carl Knif continues to explore the connections between classical music and contemporary dance. Matching Steps is based on Clapping Music (1972) by Steve Reich, combined with newly written music by Janne Hast.
The Ballet School presents: Students’ workshop
Vocational education students at Ballet School of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet will be showing their choreographer skills at a workshop performance featuring a dozen modern and neoclassical choreographies, most of them premieres.
Pulse
Pulse brings three new works to the Finnish National Ballet, each with a distinct movement language and approach to dance, challenging the dancers while showcasing their brilliance and versatility.