SUMMER OPERA 2026 costume concert-performances will take place at Tallinn Town Hall from
17 July to 8 August, every Friday and Saturday, starting at 6 PM. –
17. & 18.07, 24. & 25.07, 31.07 & 1.08, 7. & 8.08

Concerts feature arias, duets, and trios by world-famous composers.
The 60-minute performances are given a special character by period-style costumes and an aesthetically refined stage design. SUMMER OPERA 2026 offers a rare opportunity to enjoy high-quality opera music at Tallinn Town Hall and to experience unforgettable moments with Estonia’s finest opera singers.

Alongside the opera performances, audiences can also enjoy the historic atmosphere of the Citizens’ Hall of Tallinn Town Hall.

The Summer Opera evenings are hosted by Pille Lill and Alar Haak.
FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

17 July at 6 PM
Sopranos Maria Veretenina and Ille Saar,
Atlan Karp (baritone), Piia Paemurru (piano)
Programme: Handel, Verdi, Puccini etc.

18 July at 6 PM
Sopranos Marion Melnik and Ille Saar,
Atlan Karp (baritone), Katrin Lehismets (piano)
Programme: Mozart, Verdi, Puccini etc.

24 July at 6 PM
Kristina Vähi (soprano), Karmen Puis (mezzo-soprano, Vanemuine),
Filipp Varik (tenor), Katrin Lehismets (piano)
Programme: Donizetti, Verdi, Strauss, Lehar etc.

25 July at 6 PM
Maria Listra (soprano), Annaliisa Pillak (mezzo-soprano),
Aare Saal (baritone), Piia Paemurru (piano)
Programme: Mozart, Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini etc.

31 July at 6 PM
Karmen Puis (mezzo-soprano, Vanemuine), Rafael Dicenta (tenor, RO Estonia),
Aare Saal (baritone), Katrin Lehismets (piano)
Programme: Mozart, Verdi, Puccini etc.

31 July at 6 PM
Karmen Puis (mezzo-soprano, Vanemuine),
Rafael Dicenta (tenor, Estonian National Opera),
Aare Saal (baritone),
Katrin Lehismets (piano)
Programme: Mozart, Verdi, Puccini etc.

7 August at 6 PM
Kadri Raalik (soprano, RO Estonia), Rael Rent (mezzo-soprano),
Juhan Tralla (tenor), Piia Paemurru (piano)
Programme: Puccini, Bizet, Wagner etc.

8 August at 6 PM
Pirjo Jonas (soprano, Vanemuine), Rael Rent (mezzo-soprano),
Ivo Posti (countertenor), Piia Paemurru (piano)
Programme: Handel, Mozart, Delibes etc.