A strange star rises above the city of Bergen. At first, few people take notice, but little by little, its regular appearance grows impossible to ignore. 

What happens to the human mind when the world changes in ways beyond comprehension or control?

In The Morning Star, the story by legendary Norwegian author Karl Ove Knausgård meets the music of Sebastian Fagerlund, one of the most acclaimed composers of his generation. Gunilla Hemming has written a compelling libretto based on Knausgård’s novel.

The Morning Star is a startlingly prescient work for our time. It invites us to get to know a series of modern-day characters who are trying to make sense of the world and deal with the personal chaos in their lives – alcoholism, career disappointment, crises of faith and despair. 

The production will be conducted by Hannu Lintu, Chief Conductor of the Finnish National Opera, and directed by Thomas de Mallet Burgess, Artistic Director of the Finnish National Opera.

Finnish National Opera and Ballet

30.1.-10.3.2026

World Premiere 30.1.2026

Other performances:

4.2. / 6.2. / 10.2. / 12.2. / 14.2. / 19.2. / 21.2. / 24.2. / 26.2. / 4.3. / 6.3. / 10.3.

19.00-21.35, incl. intermission

Tickets 31€ onwards

Performed in Swedish, surtitles in Finnish, Swedish and English

Age recommendation 12+