Savonlinna Opera Festival 2025 Comes to Finland in July
The festival runs from July 4 to August 2, 2025.
This July, the historic Olavinlinna Castle in Savonlinna will once again serve as the enchanting backdrop for the renowned Savonlinna Opera Festival. Running from July 4 to August 2, 2025, the festival offers a rich tapestry of operatic performances, blending timeless classics with Finnish masterpieces in a unique medieval setting.
Festival Highlights:
Macbeth (July 4–15): Verdi’s gripping tale of ambition and fate, featuring baritone Ludovic Tézier in the title role.
Turandot (July 5–25): Puccini’s final opera, renowned for the aria "Nessun dorma," stars Ewa Płonka as the icy princess and Amadi Lagha as Calaf.
Boris Godunov (July 11–24): Mussorgsky’s Russian epic, showcasing deep male choruses and grand scenes.
The Last Temptations (July 22–30): Joonas Kokkonen’s Finnish opera, presented in collaboration with Tampere Opera.
The Fairy Queen (July 29–August 2): Purcell’s baroque masterpiece, inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Tickets are available through the official festival website and Lippu.fi. Prices vary based on seating and demand, with discounts for students and children.
Videos
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Mascha Schilinski: PUTOAMISEN ÄÄNI Studio, Kulttuuritalo Valve (5/15-5/21) |
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Menomekko Varkauden Teatteri (9/19-12/12) |
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Mikko Keinonen: JUURET SYVÄLLÄ KIVESSÄ Studio, Kulttuuritalo Valve (6/06-6/07) |
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Menomekko (peeässä) Varkauden Teatteri (9/18-10/02) |
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Viiden Tähden Kiertue SIBELIUSTALO (10/03-10/03) |
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Muusajuhlat: HIETANIEMEN MESTARIT – DRAAMALLINEN KONSERTTI Kultturitalo Valve, Valvesali (8/23-8/23) |
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Totuus ja valhe Varkauden Teatteri (12/17-12/17) |
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Menomekko (ensi-ilta) Varkauden Teatteri (9/12-9/12) |
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Pepe Willberg 80 Juhlakonsertti: Elämältä kaiken sain SIBELIUSTALO (10/14-10/14) |
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Da Vinci -koodi K-18 Teatteri Imatra, suuri näyttämö (11/27-11/27) |
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