Leipzig Opera
Oper Leipzig
Germany's third-oldest civic opera tradition and the opera house in Wagner's hometown, with the Gewandhaus Orchestra providing the orchestra pit.
Leipzig's opera tradition dates back to 1693, making it one of Europe's oldest civic opera traditions. The current building was completed in 1960 and is the only large new opera house built during the GDR era. It stands at the northern end of Augustusplatz. The Gewandhaus Orchestra provides the accompaniment. Performances often feature Wagner, who was born in Leipzig, along with German and Austrian operatic classics and ballet. The smaller musical theatre 'Musical Comedy' is also part of the house. Tickets cost about 20–100 euros and are sold on the official website, and backstage tours are available.
Opening hours
Performance evenings
Nearby sights
- Augustusplatz
- Gewandhaus
- St. Nicholas Church
- Panorama Tower (City-Hochhaus)
- Mendelssohn House
- Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
- Contemporary History Forum
- Mädler Passage