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Enjoy opera and ballet as a family

Repertoire for people of all ages

The performances at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet offer unforgettable experiences for the entire family. Our repertoire always contains operas and ballets suitable for audiences of all ages. There is always something to do with children at the Opera and the Ballet, whether you are a parent, a grandparent, a godparent or a grown-up friend. Children’s performances are always sizzling with energy, and it is rewarding for adults too to see how captivating they can be for children.

Take a look at what’s on offer and discover your own family favourites

Performances suitable for children

Mini Opera: Cinderella

Mini Opera: Cinderella

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Art Breaks for Children

Opera & Ballet in Action

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Art Breaks for Babies

First Taste of Opera & Ballet

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Tickets for children

For fire safety reasons, a child cannot sit on the lap of an adult. The Opera and Ballet youth discount for attendees under 20 years old is 50% off the price of a regular ticket.

The best viewing experience for children

The main auditorium of the Opera House is large, and the balconies are surprisingly far from the stage. The best viewing experience for children is in the stalls and in the 1st balcony. Our box office will be happy to help you find the best seats for your group.

Booster cushions

If you need a booster cushion for a small child, ask the front-of-house staff.

Age recommendations

We always give age recommendations for productions intended for the whole family, assessing the age limit according to our best knowledge and experience. However, every child is different. For more details on the grounds for our age recommendations and the content of particular performances, please ask the FNO box office.

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”This has been a super cool evening!”

– Seela, 9

Order refreshments

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Tasty treats to impress the whole family

Celebrate the shared experience by treating yourself and the little ones, either before the performance or during the interval. While the adults sip a glass of sparkling wine or enjoy a coffee, the children can choose from a variety of sweets.

Explore the varied menu of the Opera Restaurant and pre-order your favourite options online.

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Meet the Artists for Children

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Answers and autographs

Our Meet the Artists question and answer sessions are a wonderful opportunity for children to meet opera and ballet artists face to face. They are informal occasions, and there are no stupid questions; singers, dancers and orchestra members are happy to answer any questions you might have about the evening’s performance, about putting the production together or about their jobs in general. Taking photos and asking for autographs is naturally also possible. We hope to see you there!

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”The best thing about this evening was the amazing atmosphere. The music, the sets and the entire story were unbelievably beautiful. It’s been such an emotional rollercoaster that I’ve had to wipe my eyes at times.”

– grandmother Anneli Helle describes a night at the ballet with her family

Take ownership of the Opera House

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Get personally involved

A full-length opera with a school, young people In the Limelight, Open House, dance workshops and Opera & Ballet in Action workshops. The Finnish National Opera invites its audience of all ages to get involved in the arts all over Finland.

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