Triple Bill: World Wide Dance
The Triple Bill takes you on a trip around the world. It’s an evening of captivating contemporary dance choreographies by three of today’s most talked about choreographers from three continents.
Carmen
The fateful love story of the world’s most popular opera with Bizet’s tantalising tunes takes to the ballet stage. Liam Scarlett’s choreography is set in a cigarette factory in 1930s Spain, just before the start of the civil war. It’s a world in which everyone must fend for themselves in order to stay alive.
Innocence
The world premiere of the new opera by Kaija Saariaho and Sofi Oksanen at Festival d’Aix-en-Province on 3 July 2021 was a major success. The premiere at the Finnish National Opera will take place on 21 October 2022.
Die Walküre
The second part of the Ring, Die Walküre, is a universally relatable story about war, fear, courage, and love. The visuals reminiscent of World War II, the psychological sharpness and the riveting plot keep the audience as gripped as the best of today’s drama series.
In the Limelight Presents: I’m waiting for us
This season, the In the Limelight music theatre group will put their creativity to work on the themes of the ballet Romeo and Juliet. Read more!
The Finnish National Opera and Ballet’s arena tour 2023
The Finnish National Opera and Ballet comes to town! In May, the Opera House crew will embark on its most sensational arena tour ever. The repertoire, which will be performed on the largest arenas of different cities around Finland, will feature the highlights of world class opera and ballet from the most popular arias to dazzling dance duets and magnificent choral scenes. This fast-paced, entertaining and impressive spectacle is the perfect introduction to opera and ballet for first-timers and families alike.
Musica Nova Helsinki: Denis & Katya
Denis & Katya tells the heart-wrenching true story of a teenage couple. The tragic chain of events makes us consider both how we tell stories and how these stories may become distorted over the internet.
Turandot
The new, visually stunning version of Puccini’s iconic Turandot at the Finnish National Opera delivers a universal message: regardless of who we are or where we come from, we are all looking for love. Read more!
The Magic Flute
The Magic Flute like you have never seen it before! Combining animation and live singers makes for a hugely enjoyable and widely acclaimed experience.
Siegfried
Siegfried is the third part of the Ring cycle by Wagner, in which the mythical hero Siegfried fights to win back the ring forged from the Rheingold, standing in the way of Wotan, the lord of the gods. The opera, directed by Anna Kelo and conducted by Hannu Lintu, is set to become the highlight of spring 2023.