A heartfelt thank you to the audience, performers, and partners of the 2026 Helsinki Contemporary Opera Festival!

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Welcome to experience new opera in an approachable, accessible setting! Organised by Greta Tuotanto, Helsinki Opera Summer takes place for the sixth time this year. This independent opera and musical theatre festival brings together top talent in the field, offering audiences the opportunity to experience fresh, high-quality opera art on surprising themes in unexpected settings.

2026 Programme

A burning desire for freedom, radical fates of women throughout history, and a child's perspective on family upheavals come together in this year's performances. The works draw from history, but bring the characters alive for the modern viewer - fresh, straightforward, and completely in the moment.

Tickets are now on sale at lippu.fi!