Taking opera and ballet into your own hands
In Opera & Ballet in Action workshops, 5 to 6 years olds will experience the fascinating world of opera and ballet by playing instruments, dancing, and making art and crafts.
The Opera & Ballet in Action workshops focus on a different art form each month. The workshops are always themed on a main auditorium production of the current repertoire. The duration of each workshop is 1h 30min.
As well as exploring different art forms, every workshop includes crafting a souvenir to take home.
Opera & Ballet in Action in spring 2018
8.–9.1. Opera & Ballet in Action – Make-up
5.–6.2. Opera & Ballet in Action – Dance
12.–13.3. Opera & Ballet in Action – Drama
10.–11.4. Opera & Ballet in Action – Set design
7.–8.5. Opera & Ballet in Action – Music
The theme of the coming spring will be the opera The Magic Flute, performed in the main auditorium in autumn 2017.
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.
The Opera & Ballet in Action workshops are held in Finnish.
In Opera & Ballet in Action workshops everyone takes part – children and adults alike.
We offer pre-school groups the opportunity to participate in Opera & Ballet in Action workshops for free. Advance enrolment is mandatory.
Enrolment for spring 2018 Opera & Ballet in Action workshops at the National Opera and Ballet is finished.
Workshops for daycare groups in spring 2018
The theme of the coming spring will be the opera The Magic Flute, performed in the main auditorium in autumn 2017.
8.–9.1. Opera & Ballet in Action – Make-up
5.–6.2. Opera & Ballet in Action – Dance
12.–13.3. Opera & Ballet in Action – Drama
10.–11.4. Opera & Ballet in Action – Set design (does not include a craft session)
7.–8.5. Opera & Ballet in Action – Music
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.
Mon 7.5.2018
at 14:00
on sale
Tue 8.5.2018
at 14:00
on sale
Mon 11.9.2017
at 14:00
Tue 12.9.2017
at 14:00
Mon 9.10.2017
at 14:00
Tue 10.10.2017
at 14:00
Mon 30.10.2017
at 14:00
Tue 31.10.2017
at 14:00
Mon 4.12.2017
at 14:00
Tue 5.12.2017
at 14:00
Mon 8.1.2018
at 14:00
Tue 9.1.2018
at 14:00
Mon 5.2.2018
at 14:00
Tue 6.2.2018
at 14:00
Mon 12.3.2018
at 14:00
Tue 13.3.2018
at 14:00
Tue 10.4.2018
at 14:00
Wed 11.4.2018
at 14:00
Opening hours
We are here to help you on site and on the phone, Monday to Saturday.
Accessibility
Read about step-free access at the Opera House.
Regular customers
Becoming a regular customer is worth it: see the twelve benefits granted to season ticket holders.
Program booklets
Find out more about the works performed
Tours
Pull back the curtain and take a peek backstage on a guided tour.
Gift voucher
Give a friend or family member an evening at the opera or ballet.
With children
Performances for children and tips for families.
Tickets
Exchanging your ticket, ticket types, flexible pricing, discounts: read more about our sales and delivery terms.
Press and Media
Press bulletins, photos and tickets, interview requests and PR staff contact details.
Getting there
The Opera House is easily accessible by car, by public transport and even by bicycle.
Refreshments
See what you like: choose your favourites on season’s rich menu. The services of the Opera Restaurant are available before performances and during the interval.
Groups and companies
Make a splash and organise a reception at the Opera House.