World-Class Opera in the Historic Settings of Olavinlinna Castle
The Savonlinna Opera Festival is one of the most renowned opera festivals in the world. It is held annually at Olavinlinna Castle, a medieval fortress completed in 1475 in the heart of Savonlinna.
A high-quality opera performance in a medieval castle surrounded by a lake landscape is an unforgettable experience for everyone!
All Your Opera Travel Services from One Place
Savonlinna Tours Ltd assists both groups and individual opera visitors in creating a tailor-made opera trip. We help with accommodation and opera ticket reservations as well as organizing transportation. We offer a wide range of cruises on Lake Saimaa, including the option to transfer to the opera via the VIP entrance at Olavinlinna Castle’s rear dock. You can also book backstage tours at the opera, city tours, and excursions to cultural sites in the surrounding area through us.
Complete your opera experience
Italy Comes to Savonlinna
The theme of the summer 2026 program is “Italy Comes to Savonlinna”, featuring timeless classics such as Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, Verdi’s Nabucco, and Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro. The lineup is crowned by a guest performance from the Gothenburg Opera with Verdi’s La Traviata.
- The Marriage of Figaro: 3.7., 6.7., 9.7., 13.7., 16.7., 20.7., 22.7., 25.7.
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Madama Butterfly: 4.7., 7.7., 10.7., 15.7., 18.7., 23.7.,
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Nabucco: 8.7., 11.7., 14.7., 17.7., 21.7., 24.7.,
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La Traviata: 27.7., 28.7., 30.7., 31.7.