Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel are hungry when they discover the witch’s house. The thrilling adventure quickly turns into a fight for survival. Watch the live stream of Hansel and Gretel on Saturday 22 November at 1.45 p.m.
Helsinki Festival: Woman at Point Zero
Helsinki Festival presents an opera phenomenon that has gained worldwide attention in the Almi Hall. Multimedia opera Woman at Point Zero tells the story of two women: Fatma, an activist imprisoned for killing a man, and Sama, a young and ambitious documentary filmmaker who wants to share her story.
La Traviata
If you long for a full-blooded opera classic, La Traviata is the perfect choice. The intimate story of love torn apart by illness is immortalised in Giuseppe Verdi’s (1813–1901) masterful music, which never fails to stir the heart. This intoxicatingly beautiful production by the Finnish National Opera echoes the very finest traditions of opera.
CircOpera 2.0
CircOpera 2.0 makes its highly anticipated return in autumn 2025. Hold onto your seats, as this exhilarating fusion of contemporary circus and opera will take you on a thrilling ride.
Elektra
Elektra is a horrifying portrayal of family, trauma, revenge, and the longing for love. This 1 hour and 45-minute opera builds tension and passion without respite.
Tosca
In Tosca, passionate love and intense hatred collide, creating an unforgettable opera experience. Giacomo Puccini’s masterpiece continues to captivate every audience, whether first-time visitors or seasoned opera lovers.
Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel is an opera filled with suspense, entertainment, and chills. Beneath the fairy-tale magic lie darker themes of hunger and gluttony.
Duke Bluebeard’s Castle
Duke Bluebeard’s Castle paints an intimate and deeply affectionate portrait of an elderly couple affected by dementia.
Festen
Experience Thomas Vinterberg’s 1998 cult film as a powerful opera that will leave you breathless.
A human to the best of their ability
Chamber opera A human to the best of their ability is a love story between a man and a woman, but without the traditional romance. It is also a story about the courage required to reveal one’s true self.