Finnish National Opera, Opera company and theatre in Taka-Töölö, Helsinki, Finland
The Finnish National Opera is an opera company and theatre in Taka-Töölö, Helsinki, housed in a modern building beside Töölönlahti bay. The structure contains a main auditorium seating about 1,350 people and a studio space for roughly 500 viewers.
The company was founded in 1911 as Domestic Opera and initially operated from the Alexander Theater. In 1993 it moved into the current building designed specifically for this purpose.
The name reflects its status as Finland's national cultural institution. Visitors can observe how the company brings together works from around the world alongside pieces by Finnish composers, blending international opera traditions with local artistic voices.
The building is fully accessible for wheelchair users, and visitors can book tickets online through the performance calendar. It helps to check the current season schedule in advance and reserve seats early.
The ensemble employs roughly 30 permanent solo singers, 60 choir members, and 120 musicians, making it one of Europe's larger opera operations. This size allows it to present different productions each week throughout the season.
Location: Helsinki
Inception: 1911
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Website: https://oopperabaletti.fi
GPS coordinates: 60.18167,24.92972
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03
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