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Savonlinna Opera Festival Announces Directors for 2025 Revivals of Turandot and Macbeth

Savonlinna Opera Festival announces program changes: Olavinlinna 550th Anniversary Concert and Il Diluvio Universale canceled

News about next summer’s soloists

Savonlinna Opera Festival has won the International Opera Awards 2024

The Savonlinna Opera Festival’s production of Aida will be performed in France this fall

Savonlinna Opera Festival nominated for Festival of the Year 2024 at the International Opera Awards

Sound of Peace: Diplomats Convene at Savonlinna Opera Festival for High-Level Discussions

Change of soloists in Don Giovanni and in Nabucco 

Change of soloist in Nabucco – Marigona Qerkezi as Abigaille in all performances

The world’s northernmost medieval castle will soon be 550 years old – the 2025 Savonlinna Opera Festival features highlights from past decades

Nabucco is the most anticipated new production of the season – tickets are selling out fast

Welcome to the Savonlinna Opera Festival – media accreditation is now open

Savonlinna’s super summer of Czech culture offers opera, photographic art and beer

Summer 2024 performances of Káťa Kabanová cancelled and The Bartered Bride on 3 August moved to a new date

Karita Mattila and the Prague National Theatre will perform together at the Savonlinna Opera Festival next summer

Savonlinna Opera Festival Awarded the Sustainable Travel Finland Mark

A great summer of opera 2024 – Repertoire out now

School of Gaming and Savonlinna Opera Festival to Premiere Opera in Minecraft

Media accreditation is now open for summer 2023

Samu Haber and Katie Melua to perform at the Savonlinna Opera Festival 

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Turandot

Turandot

5.7. – 25.7.2025

If you’re only going to listen to one opera aria in your life, you should choose the best one: Nessun dorma. Tenor Amadi Lagha returns to the role of Calaf after the success of summer 2018.

Macbeth

Macbeth

4.7. – 15.7.2025

The majestic Macbeth is the opera of all operas. The lead role is performed by the world’s number one baritone, Ludovic Tézier.

Season 2025

Season 2025

Olavinlinna Castle will be 550 years old. The world’s northernmost medieval castle has witnessed tales and hidden secrets, standing proud in war and peace. During the centenary year, Olavinlinna will showcase highlights from past decades. Classics that have touched audiences and made the Opera Festival world-famous.