Saturday afternoon matinee in the main foyer of the Opera House offers a treat for the ear and a welcome moment of relaxation.
Upcoming performance: Sat 18/2 15:00 Main foyer
During the gold rush in California in 1849, everything was expensive - but human life was cheap. Minnie, living in a world of tough men, has to do all she can to save Dick Johnson from the pursuing sheriff, Jack Rance.
Upcoming performance: Mon 6/2 19:00 Main auditorium
An absurd yet warm dance adventure Nimeni on Sormiradio (My name is Finger Radio) showing just how many things and feelings can be expressed through movement and how great the power of dance can be. Recommended for children over 4 years old.
Upcoming performance: Wed 8/2 11:00 Foyer
On February 8, Mikko Franck will lead the Finnish National Opera orchestra in a night of listener favourites in the Your Choice! request concert.
Upcoming performance: Wed 8/2 19:00 Päänäyttämö
Don Quixote is one of the major works in classical ballet. This upbeat version by Patrice Bart is based on the original choreography by Marius Petipa.
Upcoming performance: Tue 7/2 19:00 Main auditorium
One of Mikko Franck's favourite artists from the popular music scene in Finland is megastar hit songstress Paula Koivuniemi. The talents of Mikko and Paula will be combined on February 10 on the Finnish National Opera main stage.
Upcoming performance: Fri 10/2 21:00 Main auditorium
Excitement will be in the air on February 11 in the Almi Hall, when dancers will compete for the right to participate in upcoming spring and summer ballet competitions.
Upcoming performance: Sat 11/2 18:00 The Almi Hall
Passion runs deep when Giulio Cesare arrives in Egypt and encounters the beautiful Cleopatra for the first time. In 1724, the German composer Georg Friedrich Händel fashioned a popular opera around this fateful meeting; his brilliant music complementing a strong dramatic storyline.
Upcoming performance: Thu 16/2 19:00 Main auditorium
Marc Ribaud has choreographed a new interpretation of the 1870 ballet classic Coppélia, transferring the setting to the fantastical world of the famous French filmmaker Georges Méliès.
Upcoming performance: Fri 24/2 19:00 Main auditorium
Long ago, Cat Count Forelli lost his only son and much-missed fishing buddy. In his grief, the Count banned all singing and laughing in his village. Can we find the missing Oskari and the roll of sheet music tied up with red ribbon? We will find out in this new foyer opera for children aged 4 to 8.
Upcoming performance: Fri 2/3 11:00 Foyer
Director Richard Jones' reading of Dvořak's best-known opera is rugged and human: the water-nymph Rusalka who aspires to become human learns about the dark side of humanity too. Rusalka eventually gains human form, but happiness only lasts for a moment.
Upcoming performance: Sat 3/3 19:00 Main auditorium
Welcome to the Finnish National Opera's Open House - a favourite family event in Helsinki! Come enjoy free workshops, concerts, tours, and musical performances, along with a chance to sit in on opera performances and even take a turn at some ballet!
Upcoming performance: Sat 10/3 10:00 Opera house
This new production of Debussy's only completed opera promises to be a highlight of the coming opera season.
Upcoming performance: Fri 23/3 19:00 Main auditorium
Set in mythical India, La bayadère is one of the masterpieces of 19th-century Russian ballet, a brilliant example of a grand spectacular production with huge crowd scenes, colourful costumes and handsome sets.
Upcoming performance: Fri 30/3 19:00 Main auditorium
Finnish author Sofi Oksanen's Purge has earned overwhelming international success as both a novel and play. Next we will see how this moving story about the painful episodes in Estonian history looks and sounds as an opera.
Upcoming performance: Fri 20/4 19:00 Main auditorium
The premiere talents of Finnish contemporary dance join forces on the Finnish National Opera's Main Stage in a triple bill of dance
Upcoming performance: Fri 11/5 19:00 Main auditorium
This spring, inspiring workshops for children aged 5 to 6 will be held in the foyer of the Opera House, exploring music, dance, costumes, staging and makeup. Registration for these 90-minute workshops is on a first come, first served basis. The entrance fee is EUR 5 per person.
Upcoming performance: Mon 13/2 14:00 Opera house
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Wed 1/2 19:00 Main auditorium |
Don QuixoteDon Quixote is one of the major works in classical ballet. This upbeat version by Patrice Bart is based on the original choreography by Marius Petipa. |
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Thu 2/2 19:00 Main auditorium |
Don QuixoteDon Quixote is one of the major works in classical ballet. This upbeat version by Patrice Bart is based on the original choreography by Marius Petipa. |
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Fri 3/2 19:00 Main auditorium |
Julius CaesarPassion runs deep when Giulio Cesare arrives in Egypt and encounters the beautiful Cleopatra for the first time. In 1724, the German composer Georg Friedrich Händel fashioned a popular opera around this fateful meeting; his brilliant music complementing a strong dramatic storyline. |
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Sat 4/2 15:00 Main foyer |
Music in the foyerSaturday afternoon matinee in the main foyer of the Opera House offers a treat for the ear and a welcome moment of relaxation. |
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Sat 4/2 19:00 Main auditorium |
La fanciulla del westDuring the gold rush in California in 1849, everything was expensive - but human life was cheap. Minnie, living in a world of tough men, has to do all she can to save Dick Johnson from the pursuing sheriff, Jack Rance. |
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Mon 6/2 19:00 Main auditorium |
La fanciulla del westDuring the gold rush in California in 1849, everything was expensive - but human life was cheap. Minnie, living in a world of tough men, has to do all she can to save Dick Johnson from the pursuing sheriff, Jack Rance. |
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Tue 7/2 19:00 Main auditorium |
Don QuixoteDon Quixote is one of the major works in classical ballet. This upbeat version by Patrice Bart is based on the original choreography by Marius Petipa. |
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Wed 8/2 11:00 Foyer |
My name is Finger RadioAn absurd yet warm dance adventure Nimeni on Sormiradio (My name is Finger Radio) showing just how many things and feelings can be expressed through movement and how great the power of dance can be. Recommended for children over 4 years old. |
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Wed 8/2 13:00 Foyer |
My name is Finger RadioAn absurd yet warm dance adventure Nimeni on Sormiradio (My name is Finger Radio) showing just how many things and feelings can be expressed through movement and how great the power of dance can be. Recommended for children over 4 years old. |
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Wed 8/2 19:00 Päänäyttämö |
Your Choice! concertOn February 8, Mikko Franck will lead the Finnish National Opera orchestra in a night of listener favourites in the Your Choice! request concert. |
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Thu 9/2 19:00 Main auditorium |
Don QuixoteDon Quixote is one of the major works in classical ballet. This upbeat version by Patrice Bart is based on the original choreography by Marius Petipa. |
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Fri 10/2 11:00 Foyer |
My name is Finger RadioAn absurd yet warm dance adventure Nimeni on Sormiradio (My name is Finger Radio) showing just how many things and feelings can be expressed through movement and how great the power of dance can be. Recommended for children over 4 years old. |
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Fri 10/2 13:00 Foyer |
My name is Finger RadioAn absurd yet warm dance adventure Nimeni on Sormiradio (My name is Finger Radio) showing just how many things and feelings can be expressed through movement and how great the power of dance can be. Recommended for children over 4 years old. |
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Fri 10/2 21:00 Main auditorium |
Paula & MikkoOne of Mikko Franck's favourite artists from the popular music scene in Finland is megastar hit songstress Paula Koivuniemi. The talents of Mikko and Paula will be combined on February 10 on the Finnish National Opera main stage. |
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Sat 11/2 18:00 The Almi Hall |
Finnish qualifying for ballet competitionsExcitement will be in the air on February 11 in the Almi Hall, when dancers will compete for the right to participate in upcoming spring and summer ballet competitions. |
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Sat 11/2 19:00 Main auditorium |
Don QuixoteDon Quixote is one of the major works in classical ballet. This upbeat version by Patrice Bart is based on the original choreography by Marius Petipa. |
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Mon 13/2 14:00 Opera house |
Children’s art workshopThis spring, inspiring workshops for children aged 5 to 6 will be held in the foyer of the Opera House, exploring music, dance, costumes, staging and makeup. Registration for these 90-minute workshops is on a first come, first served basis. The entrance fee is EUR 5 per person. |
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Tue 14/2 14:00 Opera house |
Children’s art workshopThis spring, inspiring workshops for children aged 5 to 6 will be held in the foyer of the Opera House, exploring music, dance, costumes, staging and makeup. Registration for these 90-minute workshops is on a first come, first served basis. The entrance fee is EUR 5 per person. |
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Thu 16/2 19:00 Main auditorium |
Julius CaesarPassion runs deep when Giulio Cesare arrives in Egypt and encounters the beautiful Cleopatra for the first time. In 1724, the German composer Georg Friedrich Händel fashioned a popular opera around this fateful meeting; his brilliant music complementing a strong dramatic storyline. |
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Fri 17/2 11:00 Foyer |
My name is Finger RadioAn absurd yet warm dance adventure Nimeni on Sormiradio (My name is Finger Radio) showing just how many things and feelings can be expressed through movement and how great the power of dance can be. Recommended for children over 4 years old. |
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Fri 17/2 13:00 Foyer |
My name is Finger RadioAn absurd yet warm dance adventure Nimeni on Sormiradio (My name is Finger Radio) showing just how many things and feelings can be expressed through movement and how great the power of dance can be. Recommended for children over 4 years old. |
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Fri 17/2 19:00 Main auditorium |
La fanciulla del westDuring the gold rush in California in 1849, everything was expensive - but human life was cheap. Minnie, living in a world of tough men, has to do all she can to save Dick Johnson from the pursuing sheriff, Jack Rance. |
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Sat 18/2 11:00 Foyer |
My name is Finger RadioAn absurd yet warm dance adventure Nimeni on Sormiradio (My name is Finger Radio) showing just how many things and feelings can be expressed through movement and how great the power of dance can be. Recommended for children over 4 years old. |
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Sat 18/2 13:00 Foyer |
My name is Finger RadioAn absurd yet warm dance adventure Nimeni on Sormiradio (My name is Finger Radio) showing just how many things and feelings can be expressed through movement and how great the power of dance can be. Recommended for children over 4 years old. |
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Sat 18/2 15:00 Main foyer |
Music in the foyerSaturday afternoon matinee in the main foyer of the Opera House offers a treat for the ear and a welcome moment of relaxation. |
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Sat 18/2 19:00 Main auditorium |
Julius CaesarPassion runs deep when Giulio Cesare arrives in Egypt and encounters the beautiful Cleopatra for the first time. In 1724, the German composer Georg Friedrich Händel fashioned a popular opera around this fateful meeting; his brilliant music complementing a strong dramatic storyline. |
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Tue 21/2 19:00 Main auditorium |
La fanciulla del westDuring the gold rush in California in 1849, everything was expensive - but human life was cheap. Minnie, living in a world of tough men, has to do all she can to save Dick Johnson from the pursuing sheriff, Jack Rance. |
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Wed 22/2 19:00 Main auditorium |
Julius CaesarPassion runs deep when Giulio Cesare arrives in Egypt and encounters the beautiful Cleopatra for the first time. In 1724, the German composer Georg Friedrich Händel fashioned a popular opera around this fateful meeting; his brilliant music complementing a strong dramatic storyline. |
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Thu 23/2 19:00 Main auditorium |
La fanciulla del westDuring the gold rush in California in 1849, everything was expensive - but human life was cheap. Minnie, living in a world of tough men, has to do all she can to save Dick Johnson from the pursuing sheriff, Jack Rance. |
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Fri 24/2 19:00 Main auditorium |
CoppéliaMarc Ribaud has choreographed a new interpretation of the 1870 ballet classic Coppélia, transferring the setting to the fantastical world of the famous French filmmaker Georges Méliès.
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Sat 25/2 19:00 Main auditorium |
CoppéliaMarc Ribaud has choreographed a new interpretation of the 1870 ballet classic Coppélia, transferring the setting to the fantastical world of the famous French filmmaker Georges Méliès.
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Mon 27/2 19:00 Main auditorium |
La fanciulla del westDuring the gold rush in California in 1849, everything was expensive - but human life was cheap. Minnie, living in a world of tough men, has to do all she can to save Dick Johnson from the pursuing sheriff, Jack Rance. |
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Wed 29/2 19:00 Main auditorium |
Julius CaesarPassion runs deep when Giulio Cesare arrives in Egypt and encounters the beautiful Cleopatra for the first time. In 1724, the German composer Georg Friedrich Händel fashioned a popular opera around this fateful meeting; his brilliant music complementing a strong dramatic storyline. |