Verdi: Don Carlos
The lead roles in Verdi's masterpiece are sung by Mika Kares and Marjukka Tepponen. The opera is directed by Tuomas Parkkinen, and the Tampere Philharmonic is conducted by Giancarlo Andretta.
Giuseppe Verdi: Don Carlos
Main Auditorium, Tampere Hall
Performances:
Wed, March 4, 2026, at 6:30 PM (Premiere)
Fri, March 6, 2026, at 6:30 PM
Sun, March 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM
Tue, March 10, 2026, at 5 PM
Thu, March 12, 2026, at 6:30 PM
Sat, March 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM
Giancarlo Andretta, conductro
Tuomas Parkkinen, director
Juho Lindström, set designer
Tuomas Lampinen, costume designer
Johanna Vänttinen, naamioinnin suunnittelu
Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra
Tampere Opera Chorus
Heikki Liimola, choir conductor
Founded in 1946, Tampere Opera will mark its 80th anniversary in 2026, with Giuseppe Verdi’s (1813–1901) Don Carlos being its 132nd production.
One of the most significant and frequently performed operas, Don Carlos tells a dramatic story of love, power, and political intrigue within the Spanish royal family, intertwined with the dominance of the church. Considered Verdi’s most versatile opera, it features some of the most beautiful arias, duets, and powerful choral scenes in operatic history.
Performance duration: approximately 3 hours 40 minutes, including one intermission. The opera will be performed in Italian with Finnish and English surtitles. Recommended for ages 12 and above.
Tickets:
Tickets €115/€102/€82
Pensioners €106/€94/€74
The unemployed €75
Children (until 16-year-olds) and students €40
Event changes are possible. Production by Tampere Hall, in co-operation with the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra and the Tampere Opera Chorus.