Savonlinna Opera Festival postponed to summer 2021 following a government ruling – this summer’s ticket reservations automatically moved to next year
…and aim to minimise any inconvenience to them. Right now the best advice we can give is to follow the latest instructions on our website, operafestival.fi/en. If the new date…
Chorus master
…in Music or a similar relevant education or experience, exemplary interaction skills and a flair for planning and organisation, a fluent command of written and spoken English and a sound…
The world’s northernmost medieval castle will soon be 550 years old – the 2025 Savonlinna Opera Festival features highlights from past decades
…by Aulis Sallinen, and a new commission by Antti Auvinen. Olavinlinna has influenced both of them in their composing careers. 50 years ago, in 1975, a new era of modern…
Ticket information
How to get my opera tickets The easiest way to get your tickets and check the prices is to choose the performance under Season and tickets on the menu. By…
Welcome to the Savonlinna Opera Festival – media accreditation is now open
…5 July. The rehearsal season opens in early June, when the performers and artists arrive at Savonlinna. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply for accreditation here An attack…
Bedřich Smetana – 200 years since the birth of the world-famous composer
…Smetana family. The exhibition also sheds light on important life stages in the composer’s life – for example, the departure to Prague and later Gothenburg – and how they are…
Sustainability
We are working towards a good future. The month-long international festival will inevitably stress the environment, and we also have our responsibility to bear. We implement important measures to reduce…
Mika Nevalainen appointed commercial director of Savonlinna Opera Festival
…managing director of communications and marketing companies and a media and well-being company. He brings a wealth of commercial expertise to the festival. ‘Even more than before, we want to…
Ville Matvejeff to take overall responsibility for the Savonlinna Opera Festival
…premieres to rarities – and traditional ones, as well as international superstars with Finnish talents, and Olavinlinna Castle offers a unique setting for opera fans, both Finnish and foreign, to…
Five Reasons to See The Bartered Bride
…to the opera with a trip to Riihisaari. The museum is within walking distance from Olavinlinna Castle. Check out the exhibition and museum opening hours on Riihisaari’s website. The Bartered…
Olavinlinna, a unique opera stage
…staff transport wheelchair users to the auditorium, and therefore wheelchair seats and tickets for carers can only be booked at the festival’s own ticket office. Forward planning pays off in…
Nabucco is the most anticipated new production of the season – tickets are selling out fast
…waged against nature’, says Gaitanou. Her compatriot, Greek-born takis, who holds a PhD from Aalto University, is responsible for the opera’s set design. Lights and mirrors play an important role…
Savonlinna Opera Festival prepares for next summer – safe distancing measures at Olavinlinna, with King Roger cancelled
…also contributed to the cancellation. Putting together a premiere means creating direction, sets and costumes from scratch as well as extensive rehearsals with the orchestra and choir. This is a…
Media accreditation is now open for summer 2023
Accreditation for journalists, influencers and photographers is now open. You should also make your requests for press tickets, interviews and photography using the same form. We can only grant press…
The Prague National Theatre – The place where the history of the Czech culture was written
…“nazdar”; the greeting caught on and is still used today, as a familiar way of saying “hi”. The crossroads of Czech and world culture And what better way to open…
La traviata synopsis
…to Alfredo who is now on his way to Violetta. Germont wants to come and beg her forgiveness, too. For Violetta, it’s all too late, and she says goodbye to…
Find suitable accommodation for your opera trip – check out our recommendations
…accommodation options, Kruunupuisto has a completely renovated spa, a popular summer café, and a wide range of outdoor equipment. kruunupuisto.fi/en Unique summer hotel in Savonlinna Boutique Hotel Willa Aria, completed…
Nabucco
New in 2024’s summer opera season is this powerful portrayal of the lust for power and lost freedom. When we ask what you would like to see, Nabucco always comes…
We are hiring
…work required to realise the month-long festival in the medieval Olavinlinna Castle. During the festival season, up to 1,200 people work to bring unique opera experiences to life. Opera art,…
The orchestra’s secret
…orchestra will comprise 81 musicians. The challenges and magic of orchestral work The intensive workload of rehearsals and performances requires musicians to be able to assimilate new things quickly and…