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Viljandi Suveooper 7.0

2–3 July 2026
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A big thank you to the supporters, performers, and dear guests of the Viljandi Summer Opera!
Photo memories from the previous festival can be found in the gallery.

Viljandi Summer Opera program

VILJANDI SUMMER OPERA 7.0
A two-part concert performance
“Flight of the Stars”

Cellist Jüri Tähe’s journey from Viljandi to Broadway!
Jüri Tähe and his stage partners—portraying Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Marlene Dietrich, and others—are acclaimed Estonian top musicians and actors.
On stage: Estonian Dream Big Band and the Viljandi Youth Symphony Orchestra
Director: Tanel Ingi
Libretto: Silvia Soro
Concept author and musical director: Mihhail Gerts
  • Viljandi Song Stage
  • July 2, 2026 20:00
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VILJANDI SUMMER OPERA 7.0
​“Opera in Hollywood”

“Opera in Hollywood” brings to audiences the arias made famous by the world-renowned tenor Mario Lanza, as well as well-known musical works from classic Hollywood films.
For the first time, Viljandi Summer Opera welcomes a guest ensemble: the Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra conducted by its principal conductor Constantine Orbelian, who comes from a renowned Armenian musical dynasty. He currently serves as the Artistic Director of New York City Opera.
Appearing as soloist is the internationally acclaimed tenor Charles Castronovo, whose career began at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. His duet partner is Annely Peebo of the Vienna Volksoper, a graduate of the Viljandi Music School.
  • Viljandi Song Stage
  • July 3, 2026 20:00
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Gallery 2025

Photos: Diana Unt / OÜ Photosound
Opera Gala photos
Olav Ehala Jubilee Concert photos

Gallery 2024

Photos: Kristjan Kivistik / kristjan@stuudio.eu / Stuudiopunkt OÜ

FAQ

The concerts take place at the Viljandi Song Festival Grounds. Most of the seats are located under the song arch, but the seats in the parterre section are not covered.

Dress politely yet comfortably, and according to the weather.

Filming and photographing the concerts is not allowed.

Yes, the concerts are easily accessible for people in wheelchairs. Wheelchair users can enjoy the concerts at the sides and center of the first rows in the parterre. To purchase tickets for a wheelchair user and their companion, please write to the following address:
info@piletitasku.ee

The concerts are recommended for children from the age of 12. A ticket is not required for an infant, but please note that if the child disturbs the concert, the organizer may ask the visitor to leave.

You are not allowed to bring your own food and drinks to the concert. On-site cafés will be open, offering a selection of beverages as well as both savory and sweet snacks.

Tickets can be purchased from Piletitasku. If the concert is not sold out, tickets can also be purchased at the venue. We recommend purchasing tickets early, as Viljandi Summer Opera is one of the most popular cultural events of the summer.

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