Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper)

Attending an opera performance at the Vienna State Opera is a quintessential experience in this music-rich city. This Renaissance Revival opera house ranks among the finest and most beloved in the world.

The Opera House From the exterior, admire the opera house’s magnificent facade, featuring sculpted friezes, pillars, arcades and a impressive roof with allegorical figures. Inside, the plush interior dazzles with its marble staircases, chandeliers, and intricate paintings and gilded details decorating the auditorium and loges.

The Performances
The Vienna Opera’s performance season runs September through June, with some of the world’s top singers, conductors and dancers taking the stage. Catch classics like Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute, and La Traviata, or book tickets for the opulent Vienna Opera Ball each February.

Behind-the-Scenes Tours Even if you can’t attend a full performance, the opera house offers several tour options to go behind-the-scenes. The guided tours provide access to rehearsal rooms, prop rooms, costume workshops and more to appreciate the immense production efforts.

Opera Museum Learn about the storied history and architecture of the Vienna Opera in the museum located within the building. It displays period costumes, paintings, architecture plans and more opera artifacts.

With its stellar productions and lavish 19th-century setting, the Vienna Opera encapsulates the grandeur of the art form. It’s a centerpiece of Vienna’s artistic culture that merges exceptional music with architectural splendor. Dressing up adds to the occasion.