The traditional gift packages from the Finnish National Opera and Ballet bring joy year after year, to givers and recipients alike. This year, they carry special meaning. In times of global turbulence, who wouldn’t long for exciting escapes from the everyday that only the art of powerful emotions can offer? Choose your favourite and give a soul-nourishing gift – to yourself or someone dear. As always, a Finnish National Opera and Ballet gift voucher is another delightful present to tuck under the tree, allowing the recipient to choose their own experience.
You can buy a gift package for one, two, or even ten people. A gift package includes ticket(s) to the best seats in the stalls as well as interval refreshments from a buffet: coffee/tea and Opera cake(s). The cake is lactose free and gluten free. The offer is valid until 24 December. Act fast, as package availability is limited. The offer does not apply to premieres.
how to buy a gift package
Gift packages can only be purchased for the performances mentioned on this page (excl. premieres and sold-out performances).
Choose your seats from the stalls in price category B or C.
Select ticket type ‘GIFT PACKAGE’.
Please note that prices are affected e.g. by the performance date.
The refreshments in the package can be collected in the first interval from the Opera Restaurant’s pick-up counter at Aino Lobby (Mannerheimintie entrance side). The location of the counter is marked on the map with a red circle. View the pick-up counter location (PDF, opens in a new window).
Sales terms and conditions
Please note that gift packages are non-refundable. Gift packages cannot be exchanged for credit. Tickets can only be exchanged for another performance of the same opera or ballet, subject to availability, until 15 January 2026.Gift packages for Tosca can be exchanged until 31 December 2025. To exchange tickets, call our customer service or visit our customer service desk. Tickets cannot be exchanged by email or in the online store.
Explore the gift packages
Tosca
Opera 3 – 13 Jan 2026
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. Director Christof Loy’s elegant staging unfolds with cinematic beauty.
Gift package for two from €174 (price category C, individual tickets to the stalls without interval refreshments starting from €95).
Love, betrayal, death and forgiveness. In Giselle, the elegance of classical dance meets the mystical movement language of the spirits, all set against a cloud of delicate tulle. This version by Artistic Director of the Ballet, choreographer Javier Torres is a production that honours the traditions of the genre, enriching Act I with alluring new visuals and a stronger narrative, before returning to the familiar, cherished aesthetics of Act II.
Gift package for two from €174 (price category C, individual tickets to the stalls without interval refreshments starting from €95).
Opera premiere 30 Jan 2026 / Other performances 4 Feb – 10 Mar 2026
What happens to the human mind when the world changes in ways beyond our comprehension or control? In The Morning Star, the story by legendary Norwegian author Karl Ove Knausgård meets the music of Sebastian Fagerlund, one of the most acclaimed composers of his generation. Gunilla Hemming has written a compelling libretto based on Knausgård’s novel.
Gift package for two from €174 (price category C, individual tickets to the stalls without interval refreshments starting from €95).
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 one of the most beloved productions at the Finnish National Opera. This unapologetically romantic, intoxicatingly beautiful version echoes the very finest traditions of opera. Its enduring popularity is ensured by the pristine white set evoking the 19th century, the sumptuously beautiful costumes, and of course, Giuseppe Verdi’s masterful music.
Gift package for two from €162 (price category C, individual tickets to the stalls without interval refreshments starting from €84).
Sharon Eyal och Olivier Dubois föreställning på Kungliga Operan 2017. På bilden: Clyde Emmanuel Archer
Sarah-Jane Brodbeck
Frida Hambraeus
Daria Ivanova
Dawid Kupinski
Nacho Lopez
Ross Martinson
Johnny McMillan
Sarah Medley
Daniel Norgren-Jensen
Emily Slawski
Lea Elizabeth Ved
Amanda Åkesson
Calum Lowden
AdiLiJiang Abudureheman
Don Quixote
Ballet 27 Feb – 28 Mar 2026
The lovely Kitri and her impoverished beloved Basilio want to get married. To make their dream come true, they need help from the Knight of the Woeful Countenance, Don Quixote, and his loyal servant, Sancho Panza. What follows is a whirlwind adventure full of humour and heart. Don Quixote is one of the Finnish National Ballet’s most beloved productions: dazzling visuals, virtuosic performances, and delightfully fast-paced twists captivate audiences time and again.
Gift package for two from €152 (price category C, individual tickets to the stalls without interval refreshments starting from €79).
Cinderella; Yuka Masumoto, Martin Nudo. Photo Roosa Oksaharju.
Cinderella
Ballet 19 – 27 May 2026
Cinderella includes all the beloved elements of the classic fairy tale: the kind Fairy Godmother, the pumpkin that turns into a carriage, the prince’s enchanting ball, and the glass slipper. Sergei Prokofiev’s delightful music, beautiful choreography, and delicious costumes and set design offer plenty to admire for children and adults alike. Cinderella is ideal for a child’s first venture into the world of ballet. Please note, however, that the age limit for performances on the main stage is 5 years.
Gift package for two from €162 (price category C, individual tickets to the stalls without interval refreshments starting from €84).
We totally understand that it can be hard to pick a performance for someone else. What’s more, some people cherish the chance to follow their own flights of fancy. Thankfully, a Finnish National Opera and Ballet gift voucher will help you fulfil everyone’s wishes.
