Saaremaa Opera Festival, which takes place in the middle of the summer in the historical courtyard of Kuressaare Castle, is the most popular opera festival in the Baltic states. An opera house is erected for this occasion, seating up to 2,000 people.

Over the years, Saaremaa Opera Festival has welcomed a number of famous and recognised theatres, including the Moscow Helikon Opera, Black American Opera from Broadway, the Hungarian State Opera, the Shanghai Opera from China, and many more.

Thanks to the location and first class programme, Saaremaa Opera Festival is an exotic festival and visiting the opera has become a great privilege.