Unique in Vienna
Twelve Opera Performances
Live
Subtitles
Spectacular Stage Setting
International Star Cast
Vienna Chamber Orchestra
Open-Air
Arena
VIP
Package
Selected Gastronomy
The Vienna Opera Summer returns in July 2027 with a spectacular new production: Let yourself be transported to Ancient Egypt and experience Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece, “Aida.”
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THE 3RD VIENNA OPERA SUMMER HAS COME TO AN END
Thank you very much to our artists, our team, and to you, our loyal audience, for a fantastic third season.
The 3rd Vienna Opera Summer presented Georges Bizet's “Carmen.”
From July 1 to 18, 2026, the Opera Arena at Heumarkt was transformed into a stage brimming with passion, music, and drama: The audience experienced Georges Bizet’s world-famous masterpiece, “Carmen.” As with *La Traviata* in 2025, Georges Bizet himself guided the audience through the evening, recounting the plot and revealing fascinating details about the creation of his only successful opera. Amid love, jealousy, freedom, and betrayal, a gripping drama unfolded, filled with rousing melodies, intense emotions, and great passion.
The Vienna Opera Summer presents Georges Bizet's “Carmen”
From July 1 to 18, 2026, the Opera Arena at Heumarkt will be transformed into a stage full of passion, music, and drama: experience Georges Bizet's world-famous masterpiece “Carmen.”
As with La Traviata in 2025, the opera's composer, Georges Bizet himself, will guide you through the evening, narrating the plot and revealing exciting details about the creation of his only successful opera. Immerse yourself in the story of the seductive Carmen, who captivates all men and changes the life of the shy soldier Don José forever. Between love, jealousy, freedom, and betrayal, a gripping drama unfolds, culminating in a fatal finale. An opera full of stirring melodies, burning emotions, and great passion.
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The 3rd Vienna Opera Summer presented Georges Bizet's “Carmen.”
The Vienna Opera Summer: an opera festival for Viennese and international visitors
The event was originally initiated by the "Friends of the Vienna Opera Summer" association and its artistic director Joji Hattori. With the vision of keeping Vienna vibrant as a cultural metropolis even during the summer months, the Vienna Opera Summer stands for accessibility without sacrificing artistic excellence.
We are creating a festival that aims to capture the hearts of both Viennese residents and international visitors by presenting the world's most beautiful and significant operas without too much avant-gardism.
