Puccini’s Tosca returns to the Vienna State Opera in the 2026–27 season. A gripping drama of love, jealousy and political violence, Tosca is one of the most powerful works in the Italian opera repertoire — ideal for visitors seeking an intense and memorable evening at the opera in Vienna.
Performance details
- Venue: Vienna State Opera
- Language: Italian
- Subtitles: English, German and Italian
- Duration: approx. 2 hours 45 minutes, including two intermissions
Ticket information
- Secure official tickets for the Vienna State Opera
- E-tickets sent by email after purchase
- Seats are together unless otherwise stated
Puccini’s dramatic masterpiece at the Vienna State Opera
Tosca combines passionate love, political danger and psychological tension in one of opera’s most concentrated dramas. Set in Rome, the story moves from church to palace to prison, leading its characters towards a devastating conclusion.
At the Vienna State Opera, Tosca offers a powerful Puccini evening in one of Europe’s most prestigious opera houses.
- Conductor: Giampaolo Bisanti
- Production: Margarethe Wallmann
- Stage and costumes: Nicola Benois
- Floria Tosca: Malin Byström
- Mario Cavaradossi: Jonathan Tetelman
- Baron Scarpia: Ambrogio Maestri
- Cesare Angelotti: Leonardo Neiva
- Sacristan: Dan Paul Dumitrescu
- Spoletta: Andrea Giovannini
- Sciarrone: Hans Peter Kammerer
Cast may vary by performance date.
Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca is one of the most concentrated and theatrical works in the opera repertoire. Premiered in 1900, it combines sweeping melody with sharp dramatic tension, moving quickly from intimacy to danger and from passion to violence.
The opera is famous for its direct emotional force and for three exceptionally strong central characters: the singer Tosca, the painter Cavaradossi and the police chief Scarpia. Puccini gives each of them music of striking immediacy, making Tosca a powerful choice even for visitors who are new to opera.
At the Vienna State Opera, Tosca offers a dramatic Puccini evening with some of the most memorable moments in Italian opera.
Floria Tosca, a celebrated singer, is in love with the painter Mario Cavaradossi. At the church of Sant’Andrea della Valle in Rome, Cavaradossi secretly helps Angelotti, an escaped political prisoner. This act of loyalty places him in danger.
Baron Scarpia, the ruthless chief of police, suspects Cavaradossi and uses Tosca’s jealousy and love to discover the truth. Cavaradossi is arrested and tortured, and Scarpia forces Tosca into a terrible bargain: if she gives herself to him, he will spare Cavaradossi’s life.
Tosca appears to agree, but kills Scarpia before he can claim his price. She believes Cavaradossi will be saved by a fake execution, but Scarpia has deceived her. When Tosca discovers that Cavaradossi is dead, she chooses her own tragic end.
The performance takes place at the Vienna State Opera, one of the world’s leading opera houses, located directly on Vienna’s Ringstrasse.
Address: Opernring 2, 1010 Vienna
Public transport:
U1, U2 and U4 to Karlsplatz
Trams 1, 2, D, 62 and 71 to Opernring
We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the performance.
Where does Tosca take place in Vienna?
Tosca is performed at the Vienna State Opera, Opernring 2, 1010 Vienna.
What language is Tosca sung in?
Tosca is sung in Italian. Subtitles are available in English, German and Italian.
How long is Tosca at the Vienna State Opera?
The performance lasts approximately 2 hours 45 minutes, including two intermissions.
Is Tosca a good choice for a first visit to the Vienna State Opera?
Yes. Tosca is one of Puccini’s most popular operas and is a strong choice for visitors who want an intense, dramatic and accessible opera evening.
How will I receive my tickets?
After purchase, your e-tickets will be sent by email.
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