Flea market, performances, and more

Open House at Night of the Arts at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet has a full and varied program for opera and ballet lovers, both inside and outside the Opera House.

Peek behind the scenes on a guided tour, come and watch rehearsals of CircOpera 2.0, dance, craft, sing opera hits, meet professionals working in the Opera House, or even try out a virtual stage tool. The beloved flea market makes a comeback, with enchanting finds from the prop department of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet. This year, the flea market will be located inside the Opera House. As twilight descends, a selection of teasers from the upcoming season’s productions will also be seen on the open air stage.

See the full programme and schedule of the event below. Please note that in order to participate in guided tours and rehearsals, you need a free ticket. Read more below.

See our special Night of the Arts offers, too. Act fast: he campaign is valid until Sunday, August 17th at 11:59 p.m.

On August 14th, the Customer service point is open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

programme

Tickets are required for the following events

Guided tours

Step behind the scenes at the Opera House on a guided tour. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the start of each tour at a ticket desk near Cloakroom B in the Aino Lobby (on the Mannerheimintie side). You can find the ticket desk location on the event map (in Finnish). Each group can accommodate up to 20 participants. A maximum of 2 tickets per person. Tours last approximately 60 minutes.

Tour schedule:

4:30 p.m. 2 groups in Finnish, tickets available from 4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. 2 groups  (1 in Finnish, 1 in Swedish), tickets available from 5:30 p.m.
7.30 p.m. 2 groups (1 in Finnish, 1 in English), tickets available from 7:00 p.m.

CircOpera 2.0 rehearsals

Experience a live rehearsal of CircOpera 2.0 on the Main Stage of the Finnish National Opera. Tickets are available from the ticket desk near Cloakroom B in the Aino Lobby (on the Mannerheimintie side), one hour before each rehearsal begins. Please check the event map for the ticket desk location (in Finnish). Please note: seats are limited. Minimum age for entry is 7. A maximum of 2 tickets per person. The rehearsals last approximately 60 minutes.

Rehearsal schedule:

6:00 p.m., tickets available from 5:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m., tickets available from 6:30 p.m.

Other events  – free to attend without a ticket

Circus hat workshop

Main Foyer, 4:15–7:00 p.m.

Create circus-themed headgear in our non-stop workshops.

Virtual Stage

Main Foyer, 4:30–8:00 p.m.

Test out our Virtual Stage tool.

Ballet class with Javier

Outdoor stage, Opera Square (on the Mannerheimintie side), 5:00–5:45 p.m.

Join an open ballet class with Javier Torres, the Artistic Director of the Finnish National Ballet. No previous experience needed! We recommend wearing trainers.

Flea market

Almi Hall Foyer, 5:00–8:00 p.m.

Discover unique treasures from the Finnish National Opera and Ballet costume and props departments. The market is open until 8 p.m. or while stocks last. Please note: the market is held indoors in the Almi Hall Foyer, with entrance on the Töölönlahti Bay side.

Makeup demo

Aino Lobby (on the Mannerheimintie side), 5:00–8:00 p.m.

See how our makeup professionals prepare performers for the stage.

Costume try-on and photo wall

Balcony Foyer, 5:00–8:00 p.m.

Model costumes from the Finnish National Opera and Ballet collection and strike a pose at our photo wall.

Meet the professionals

Balcony Foyer, 6:00–9:00 p.m.

Find out about the fascinating array of professionals at the Opera House.

Inter-Mission

Main Foyer, 7:00–7:20 p.m.

Enjoy enchanting mini performances by Finnish National Ballet’s dancers, choreographed by Reija Wäre.

Sing-along

Main Foyer, 7:20–7:50 p.m. & 8:45–9:15 p.m.

Sing some of opera’s most beloved tunes alongside our soloists and orchestra.

The Night of the Arts at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet

Outdoor stage, Opera Square (on the Mannerheimintie side), 10:00–11:00 p.m.

The Night of the Arts culminates in a selection of highlights from our upcoming season. Hosted by our Artistic Directors, Javier Torres and Thomas de Mallet Burgess.

Please note: The programme is subject to change.

night of the arts offers

Happy Night of the Arts! Grab tickets for early autumn performances at up to 40% discount. The campaign is valid until Sunday, August 17th at 11:59 p.m.

The discount percentage varies by performance: CircOpera 2.0 -10%, Cinderella -30%, and Elektra -40%. The offer applies only to selected weekday evening performances (Mon–Fri). You can see the eligible performance dates below.

Also enjoy exclusive Night of the Arts offer of the Opera Restaurant. You can purchase new pre-performance Opera and Ballet dinner menus at 20% discount until Sunday, August 17th at 11:59 p.m. Discounted menus are available online for the following weekday performances: CircOpera 2.0 Fri Aug 29, Cinderella Fri Sept 5, and Elektra Fri Sept 19. To redeem the offer, enter the promo code TAIDE25 in the “Do you have a promo code or a gift voucher?” section of our online store. Explore the dinner menus and order refreshments online.

How to buy discounted tickets

• To use the Opera and Ballet online store, you need a customer account. Create an account or log in.
• The campaign is valid until Sunday, August 17th at 11:59 p.m., if there are discounted tickets left.
• Select a performance from the list below. The campaign does not apply to other performances.
• Choose seats from price group A (purple seats in the 1st balcony) or B (blue seats in the stalls).
• Select ticket type “Standard Ticket” and proceed to payment.
• Enter the promo code TAIDE25 in the “Do you have a promo code or a gift voucher?” section.
• Tickets will be sent to you by email. You’ll also find them in the Opera & Ballet mobile app.

Discounted tickets are limited. The discount is rounded to the nearest euro. The campaign is valid until August 17, 2025 at 11:59 p.m., if there are discounted tickets left. The discount applies only to standard tickets (“Standard Ticket”). You can purchase up to 10 discounted tickets. Please note that campaign tickets are non-exchangeable and cannot be converted into credit on your customer account. Campaign tickets cannot be redeemed with culture benefits. Read more about our sales and delivery terms and conditions.

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