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Estonian National Opera

This majestic, historical opera house is part of the "Estonia" Theatre building, located in the very heart of Tallinn.
 
The National Opera "Estonia" repertoire consists of classical and contemporary operas and ballets, as well as operettas, musicals and frequent shows especially for kids.
 
The art nouveau/ neo-classical structure, designed by Finnish architects Armas Lindgren and Wivi Lönn, was the largest building in Tallinn when it first opened in 1913. The state concert agency Eesti Kontsert, is also head quartered here.
 
The box office is open from Tue–Sun 11.00 am – 7.00 pm (except for public holidays).

15% discount on the full ticket price with an adult Tallinn Card during the validity of the card, subject to availability.

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  • If you are into Opera, this is a Must

    tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
    April 18, 2025 By vaeltava_aave

    The Estonian National Opera house itself is a beautiful building with a lovely atmosphere. The theatre hall itself is quite small (800 seats in total) including the stalls and two balconies. The... Read more comments

  • Go to the proper thing!

    tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
    November 19, 2023 By exbiztraveller

    Skip the tours and book an Opera performance. Wonderful experience at modest prices. Great sightlines, lots of staff, and a wonderful musical experience.

  • Don Pasquale in Tallinn

    tripadvisor rating 5 of 5
    March 28, 2023 By 714daraghc

    Very enjoyable experience at Don Pasquale. Opera House is more austere than those in Southern Europe but acoustics, seating etc were excellent