As one of the world's most important opera houses, the Vienna State Opera looks back on a past rich in tradition as well as a multifaceted present.
The Vienna State Opera is one of the most important opera houses in the world and is a central part of Austrian culture. Opened in 1869 with Mozart's Don Giovanni, the neo-Renaissance building impresses with its magnificent architecture and rich history. Despite considerable damage during the Second World War, the opera house was carefully restored and reopened in 1955. Today, it offers a diverse repertoire of opera and ballet performances and is renowned for its outstanding acoustics and productions.
Every season, more than 60 different opera and ballet works are on the program in around 350 performances. Every evening, international stars can be seen on stage and on the conductor's podium alongside the permanent members of the ensemble - accompanied in the pit by a unique orchestra: the Vienna State Opera Orchestra, whose musicians form the orchestra of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Today, the Vienna State Opera is regarded as one of the most important opera houses in the world, and above all as the house with the largest repertoire.
Vienna Opera Ball, at the Vienna State Opera © Katharina Schiffl
With a seating capacity of 99% and over 1.3 million visitors per year, the Vienna State Opera is the most visited opera house in Austria. It is not only a place for music lovers, but also an architectural jewel and a symbol of Vienna's cultural diversity.
A particular highlight is the annual Vienna Opera Ball, which attracts international guests and transforms the opera house into a glittering ballroom.
