Den Fynske Opera, renowned for its vibrant and innovative performances, invites you to a series of captivating events. From the relaxed atmosphere of Operapub-December, where singing enthusiasts of all levels can showcase their talents, to the festive New Year's concert featuring acclaimed sopranos and a baritone, the opera house promises unforgettable experiences. Join us for the Danish premiere of Nicola Vaccaj's 'Giulietta e Romeo,' celebrating its 200th anniversary, and immerse yourself in the enchanting music that will leave you spellbound.

Celebrating 200 Years of Opera: A Musical Journey at Den Fynske Opera

Step into the heart of Odense, Denmark, where Den Fynske Opera offers a vibrant array of operatic events that captivate audiences with rich harmonies and compelling narratives. From the lively ambiance of Opera Pub nights to the insightful exploration of human emotions in 'Cosi fan tutte,' the Funen Opera is a hub of creativity and cultural exploration. Featuring events that blend professional finesse with amateur enthusiasm, these gatherings are a testament to the universal appeal of opera.

Discover Opera's Vibrant Pulse in Odense: A Journey Through Den Fynske Opera Events

At Operapub, we guarantee a Friday atmosphere and high spirits when professional singers and amateurs perform on stage in our foyer accompanied by piano.

Opera pub January

The Funen Opera

LOL - Laughing Out Lonely is the dark side of the internet brought to life in real life. A musical echo chamber about a lonely person who gets lost in the nooks and crannies of the internet, where self-harmers, racists, misogynists and other outcasts gather around a common hatred of the world and themselves. 

LOL - Laughing Out Lonely

Be enveloped in sound and light when ÆTLA and Kind of Opera in the Christmas concert The Matchsticks deliver a musical and visual interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale The Little Match Girl in Ansgar's Church. 

The Matchsticks

Join us on a Christmas walk and enter a labyrinth of atmospheric rooms and stories when AbstraXteater, Mørregaards Teater and the Funen Opera reprise the critically acclaimed performance Christmas for the whole family. 

Christmas

Join us for a festive afternoon with Soloists, organized by the Danish Soloists Association. 
The Danish Soloists' Association is behind Soloists - and has been doing so for over 25 years - at a wide range of venues throughout Denmark. From Alsion in Sønderborg to Slagelse Musikhus and of course not least at the Funen Opera.

Soloists November

At Operapub, we guarantee a Friday atmosphere and high spirits when professional singers and amateurs perform on stage in our foyer accompanied by piano.
Operapub can best be described as classical singers' answer to karaoke. It is an informal and cozy Friday event where conservatory students, amateurs and professional singers perform on stage in our foyer accompanied by piano.

The stage is open to all ages and levels. At Operapub, it's the desire that counts - not the ability.

The singers will have the opportunity to practice with a pianist an hour before the day, and our host will organize and manage the day's events.

Opera pub October

Join us for a pleasant afternoon of beautiful singing when the Friends of the Funen Opera (DFOV) arranges a matinee in the foyer. DFOV is a support association for the Funen Opera, which also works to spread awareness of opera on Funen.

DFOV matinee with Leander Newtown

Be seduced by the timeless fairy tale that strikes deep into the conscience of modern people when award-winning Trio con Brio Copenhagen and Søren Sætter-Lassen present The Little Prince . 
The philosophical, humorous and enchanting story is put in a new light when music and theater meet in Trio con Brio Copenhagen and Søren Sætter-Lassen's interpretation of The Little Prince. 

The Little Prince is Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's tale of a child who comes from asteroid B612 and leaves his beloved rose to embark on a journey of education. Time and again, he is amazed by the adults he meets along the way, who are only interested in material things. 

The Little Prince

Join us for a festive afternoon with Soloists, organized by the Danish Soloists Association. 
Singer and actress Susanne Breuning, actor Kim Hammelsvang and bandleader and composer Henrik Krogsgaard have been in all corners of showbiz, where they have performed together in all directions. 

  Solos with Susanne Breuning, Kim Hammelsvang and Henrik Krogsgaard

Get closer to love in the newly written opera Echo, based on the myth of Echo and Narcissus. 

Echo

Den Fynske Opera performs the catchy but overlooked opera 'Giulietta e Romeo', which was composed by the Italian composer Nicola Vaccaj in 1825. The opera thus has its 200th anniversary, and also its Danish premiere when it is performed at Den Fynske Opera in 2025. 

Giulietta and Romeo

Funen Opera

Den Fynske Operas Venner, DFOV, er en støtteforening for Den Fynske Opera, der bakker op om Den Fynske Opera og arbejder for at udbrede kendskabet til opera på Fyn. Foreningen arrangerer hyggelige DFOV-Matinéer i Den Fynske Operas foyer med spændende musikalske indslag.

DFOV-Matiné Februar

DFOV matinee January

We celebrate the New Year this afternoon with a splendid and festive New Year's concert full of wonderful opera hits. We will be joined by soprano Anna Carina Sundstedt, soprano Kiki Brandt and baritone Joachim Knop, who will be accompanied by pianist Britt Krogh Grønnebæk, and who will undoubtedly enrich us with beautiful music and fantastic mood.

New Year's concert

'Operapub' er tænkt som et tilbagelænet, men dog seriøst, alternativ til andre "fyraftenstilbud" i Odense. Klassiske sangeres svar på karaoke – Studerende, glade amatører og professionelle sangere – kom og syng! Alle aldre og niveauer er velkomne! Til 'Operapub' er det lysten, der tæller - ikke evnen.

Operapub-December

This afternoon we will experience a wonderful concert with the winners of the talent competition 'Young Singers 2024'; Joseph Lang Abiani, Daphne S. Nielsen and Florian Kahlmeyer. They are accompanied by pianist Erik Kaltoft. The singers are very different but all very talented, and they have ranged widely in the competition.

Young Singers 2024

Den Fynske Opera's first own production in the 2024/25 season is this newly composed intimate opera based on philosopher Jean Paul Sartre's famous play 'Huis Clos' ('Closed doors'). The work tells about modern man's encounter with isolation and the need to reflect in other people. The opera is composed by Niels Marthinsen and directed by Tine Topsøe. 

Closed doors

We are happy to once again be able to present last season's new, successful concept at Den Fynske Opera - namely, 'Operapub'!

Opera pub-October

The Friends of the Funen Opera, DFOV, is a support association for the Funen Opera, which supports the Funen Opera and works to spread knowledge of opera on Funen. The association organizes cozy DFOV Matinés in the foyer of Den Fynske Opera with exciting musical features

DFOV-matiné September

'Flagermusen' holder 150-årsjubilæum på Den Fynske Opera, når den har premiere i 2024. Ved urpremieren i 1874 blev stykket modtaget med stor begejstring, og nu, 150 år efter, skal vi ære stykket med en samtidsrelevant og moderne opsætning i en bearbejdelse ved instruktør Christoffer Berdal. 


The bat

Two operas, two languages, two musical expressions in one evening! For the first time, the two very different operas 'Erwartung' by Arnold Schönberg and 'The Telephone' by Giancarlo Menotti are performed in extension and connection with each other as one unified work.

Erwartung/The Telephone

Opera pub March

Opera pub May

Witness a matchless deception and experience Mozart's timeless music in the classic comedy Cosi fan tutte . In this unforgettable opera, love is put to its ultimate test as desire, reason and betrayal are challenged in a humorous and moving way. A work that not only entertains, but also raises sharp questions about human nature and the deepest aspects of romantic relationships. 

Den Fynske Opera

Mar 13, 2026

Opera pub March

May 1, 2026

Opera pub May

May 22 - Jun 6, 2026

So much for that.

Jun 14, 2026

DFOV matinee June

Jan 23, 2026

Opera pub January

Jan 8, 2026

LOL - Laughing Out Lonely

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