Tampere Opera celebrates 80th anniversary with gala concerts

The Tampere Philharmonic and Tampere Opera will host two gala concerts at Tampere Hall on December 4 and 5, 2026, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Tampere Opera. The events feature internationally acclaimed Finnish soloists Karita Mattila and Tommi Hakala, conducted by Mikko Franck.

The program includes works by Verdi, Wagner, Puccini, Janáček, and Sibelius. Notable performances will include Dvořák’s ‘Song to the Moon’ by Mattila, monologues from Wagner’s ‘The Flying Dutchman’ by Hakala, and a collaborative performance of Sibelius’s ‘Finlandia’ featuring the orchestra, choir, and soloists.