Innocence Tickets at Metropolitan Opera House

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Innocence Tickets: Kaija Saariaho's Final Opera at the Met

Innocence is a five-act opera by the late Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho, presented at the Metropolitan Opera House. Directed by Simon Stone, this is Saariaho's final operatic work and one of the most acclaimed new operas of the 21st century, a raw and unflinching exploration of the aftermath of a school shooting and the trauma that ripples through a community for years.

The Story

At a wedding celebration in Helsinki, the bride Stela discovers that her new husband Tuomas has been hiding a devastating secret: his brother was the perpetrator of a school shooting years earlier. As the wedding festivities continue, the opera interweaves the present-day ceremony with flashbacks to the attack and its aftermath, exploring how violence scars survivors, families, and entire communities. Sofi Oksanen's libretto is sung in multiple languages, reflecting the international student body of the school.

Show Details

Innocence runs April 6-29, 2026, at the Metropolitan Opera House. Runtime is approximately 1 hour 50 minutes with no intermission.

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Cast and Creative Team

Directed by Simon Stone, one of the most sought-after opera and theater directors working today. Saariaho, who died in 2023, is regarded as one of the most important composers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Innocence premiered at the Aix-en-Provence Festival in 2021 and has been performed at major opera houses worldwide. The Met production brings this landmark work to New York audiences for the first time.

Good to know

Age suitability: Adults only (18+)
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Genre: Play
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Visitor guidelines: Visitor Guidelines for Innocence
Arrival and Entry
Arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. Present your mobile ticket at the entrance. Late arrivals may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance.
During the Performance
Mobile phones must be switched off or set to silent. Photography, recording, and use of electronic devices are not permitted during the performance. Unwrapping candy or making noise is discouraged out of respect for performers and other audience members.
Accessibility
Most Broadway theaters offer wheelchair-accessible seating, assistive listening devices, and accessible restrooms. Contact the box office in advance to arrange specific accommodations. Service animals are welcome.