taking opera and ballet into your own hands

In Opera & Ballet in Action workshops, 5 to 6 years olds can experience the fascinating world of opera and ballet. Participants learn about a selected Main Stage production through hands-on activities, such as making music, dancing, and drama. In autumn 2025, the workshops last approximately 1.5 hours and are held in Finnish.

In Opera & Ballet in Action workshops everyone takes part – children and adults alike. Please note that every participating child must be accompanied by an adult. What’s more, as everyone gets to take part in the fun, adults need their own tickets, too.

”I really liked doing the crafts. Jumping on the circular platforms was fun.”

”It was fun to get dressed up. I liked to dance the Dance of the Little Swans.”

”It was fun to eat my packed snack at the opera.”

”The best thing was the performance of Swan Lake. I was the wizard.”

 –  feedback from children

Cinderella is the theme in autumn 2025

daycare and pre-school groups

Enrolment for workshops in autumn 2025 has started.

We offer daycare and pre-school groups the opportunity to participate in Opera & Ballet in Action workshops for free. Advance enrolment is mandatory. Workshops in autumn 2025 are inspired by ballet Cinderella.

More information: lapset@opera.fi, Sonja Lipponen +358 50 430 8093

tickets and performances

Please note that all visitors, regardless of their age, must have their own ticket.