- gift certificates, for Ls 10, 20, 30, and 40,
- CDs produced by the LNO,
- the book The Latvian National Opera, Ten Years After Restoration: 1995–2005 (in Latvian and English).
Visit the Latvian National Opera - a unique architectural masterpiece of the 19th century - and learn more about its past, present, and future in guided tours. Tours are offered in English. Tours in Latvian and German are possible upon request.
Tours are offered on Tuesdays and Fridays at 16:00.
On July 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 30
On August 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 31
Tickets can be purchased at the LNO box office before the tour (ticket price Ls 3). Duration 45 min.
For further information please call +371 67073777.
If you would like to enjoy a glass of champagne or hors d’oeuvres after your tour, make a reservation in advance at the Café Opera. To place an order, please call (+371) 67211234 or (+371) 29228879.
The box office hours in summer:
June 28 - August 3 on working days at 11:00-18:00.
During the summer performances on August 4-15 every day at 11:00-19:00.
On August 16 - September 5 on working days at 11:00-18:00.
LNO offers tours of the opera building – a unique architectural masterpiece of the 19th century. Our tour guides will lead you through the interior of the building and talk about the life and times of the opera.
Tours are conducted only when rehearsals and performances are not taking place.
Tickets: Ls 3
Students and senior citizens: Ls 1.50
Minimum group size: 10
Individual excursions (for groups with less than ten people): Ls 30
Individual excursions for students and senior citizens: Ls 15
Duration: 45 minutes
Tours are conducted in Latvian, Russian, English, and German.
Register by calling (+371) 6707 3820 or by sending an e-mail to
education@opera.lv.
Following the tour, visitors can order a glass of champagne or hors d’oeuvres at the Café Opera. To place an order, please call (+371) 2922 8879.
The Great Hall, the New Hall, the Beletage Hall and the Red Hall may be rented for performances, concerts, and special events. For more information please call 67073710 or send an e-mail finance@opera.lv.
- The opera is open to ticket-holders one hour before the beginning of the performance.
- After the third bell, ticket-holders will not be permitted to enter the hall. In case of late arrival, ticket-holders may watch the performance from the gallery of the second balcony.
- Feel free to visit the opera’s café Café Opera. Tables may be reserved for dining before the performance as well as during intermissions by calling 29228879.
- Flowers intended for cast members may be left with the ushers at the left side of the parterre, indicating the recipient. Flowers will be presented to the recipient on stage.
- Opera-glasses may be rented at the coat check.
