Vienna State Opera

The repertoire of the State Opera covers an impressive cross-section of the full spectrum of operatic literature. Five new opera productions will be performed in the 2011/2012 season: Verdi's La Traviata (with Natalie Dessay), Janáček's Aus einem Totenhaus, Weill's Aufstieg und Fall der Stadt Mahagonny (with Angelika Kirchschlager and Elisabeth Kulman), Mozart's La clemenza di Tito (with Elīna Garanča and Michael Schade) and - once again Verdi - Don Carlo (with Ramón Vargas).

Top international performers, directors and stage designers enjoy presenting their art before an expert and critical Viennese audience. Musicians of note have set the tone as directors of the opera - such as Gustav Mahler (1897 - 1907), Herbert von Karajan (1956 - 1964) and Claudio Abbado (1986 - 1991). The opera was built between 1863 and 1869 as one of the first prestigious buildings on the then newly-created Ringstraße.

Once a year, the stage and parquet of the State Opera transform into a large dance floor for a single night - for the Vienna Opera Ball.

Over one hundred debutante couples open the ball of balls wearing long evening dresses or tails.

Opera live on the Square

In April, May, June and September, around 150 opera and ballet performances will be screened live on Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz in front of the opera building on a 50 m² screen - it's classical enjoyment for free!

What's more, you can take a tour to catch a glimpse of what goes on backstage at the magnificent opera house. The State Opera Museum gives an insight into the history of this institution and casts all opera lovers under its spell.

Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper)

Opernring 2
1010   Wien
www.wiener-staatsoper.at

Map Accessibility Details

Guide dogs permitted

Parking spaces Main entrance

disabled parking spaces available.
Operngasse, Opernring intersection

Elevator available

95 cm wide and 140 cm deep, Doors 80 cm wide.

More information

20 wheelchair spaces available (4 in the stalls/orchestra, 18 seats in the gallery as needed).

Restrooms with access for disabled persons available.

Special offers for disabled persons

Tours in ten languages, prior notification for wheelchairs necessary (Tel. +43 1 514 44–2606).

Comments

Portable ramps available for steps inside building.

Contacts

• Information :  +43 1 514 44 2250
• Tickets (credit card) :  +43 1 513 1 513