Find performances on your dates at the Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper). Browse the 2025–26 schedule, check ticket availability by category, and see cast, running time, and English subtitles for each performance. Book securely — e-tickets by email.
Vienna State Opera Schedule 2025–26
Sunday
2 Nov 2025
18:30
CLAUDE DEBUSSY
Pelléas and Mélisande
Altinoglu; Teitgen, Bohinec, Villazón
Saturday
22 Nov 2025
19:00
GAETANO DONIZETTI
Lucia di Lammermoor
Abbado; Olivieri, Zaharia, Davronov
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The Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper) is one of the world’s most prestigious opera houses, located on Vienna’s historic Ringstrasse. Each season it presents a daily changing program of opera and ballet, with masterpieces by Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, Wagner, and Strauss.
Visitors can browse the Vienna State Opera schedule and request tickets for performances during their stay in Vienna. With more than 300 performances each season, the Staatsoper is a highlight for music lovers and one of the city’s most popular cultural attractions.
The Vienna Opera House is also admired for its architecture and history. Whether attending a performance or simply discovering the building, the Staatsoper remains a must-see in Vienna.
The Vienna Opera House schedule is updated daily, making it easy for visitors to find an opera or ballet performance during their stay.
Vienna State Opera – Visitor FAQs
Here are answers to the most common questions visitors ask about the Vienna State Opera.
How can I buy tickets for the Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper)?
- Select your date in the schedule
- Choose a price category
- Pay securely online
- Receive e-tickets by email (PDF) — mobile display accepted; printing optional
- Seats are assigned as the best available in your chosen category and shown on your ticket
Does the Vienna State Opera program change often?
Yes. The Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper) presents more than 300 performances of operas, ballets, and concerts each season. The schedule is updated regularly, so please check our website for the latest availability during your stay.
What is the dress code at the Vienna State Opera?
Smart casual is fine; evening wear welcome. Black tie not required.
Are there English subtitles at the Vienna State Opera?
Yes. Multilingual subtitles are displayed on seat-back monitors in English.
What happens if I arrive late?
Out of respect for the performers and audience, latecomers may not be admitted until the interval. In some productions, late entry is not permitted at all. We recommend arriving at least 20 minutes before the performance begins.
