--- title: "Leipzig Opera" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/poi/leipzig-opera" description: "The Leipzig Opera stands for more than 300 years of urban opera tradition and is the venue for famous soloists, choirs and the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra.The Leipzig Opera - consisting of opera, musical comedy and the Leipzig Ballet - is the third oldest civic music theater stage in Europe. Its outstanding international reputation is characterized by the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, important soloists, an award-winning choir and the Leipzig Ballet.The opera was born as early as 1693, making it the second oldest German music stage after Hamburg. The current building on Augustusplatz was opened in 1960 and today seats over 1,270 spectators for one of the numerous performances. The Leipzig Music Trail leads directly past the opera house and the Leipzig Jazz Days are also held here every year. The musicals and operettas in the program have been performed for more than 40 years in the Musikalische Komödie, in the historic Haus Dreilinden in the west of Leipzig. With its own ensemble of soloists, choir, ballet and versatile orchestra, the Musikalische Komödie is a professional specialist theater for the operetta and musical genres.The podcast \"Willkommen in Leipzig\" provides a look behind the scenes of Oper Leipzig. Guests include ballet dancer Natasa Dudar, singer Karin Lovelius, pianist Ugo D'Orazio and artistic director and general music director of the opera Ulf Schirmer, who provide exciting insights." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/924500/75c46f33a7475de9874502d5bdaa6c2b32df3ba40c76612751ef1c165f92d177/augustusplatz-with-leipzig-opera-musikstadt-leipzig.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Leipzig Opera ============= - Theatre *Play video*Play external content Please accept all necessary cookies to watch this video. **Opera Leipzig is a partner of the Leipzig Card/ Leipzig Regio Card. The benefits are described under "Good to know/ Price information".** **The Leipzig Opera stands for more than 300 years of urban opera tradition and is the venue for famous soloists, choirs and the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra.** The Leipzig Opera - consisting of opera, musical comedy and the Leipzig Ballet - is the third oldest civic music theater stage in Europe. Its outstanding international reputation is characterized by the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, important soloists, an award-winning choir and the Leipzig Ballet.The opera was born as early as 1693, making it the second oldest German music stage after Hamburg. The current building on Augustusplatz was opened in 1960 and today seats over 1,270 spectators for one of the numerous performances. The Leipzig Music Trail leads directly past the opera house and the Leipzig Jazz Days are also held here every year. The musicals and operettas in the program have been performed for more than 40 years in the Musikalische Komödie, in the historic Haus Dreilinden in the west of Leipzig. With its own ensemble of soloists, choir, ballet and versatile orchestra, the Musikalische Komödie is a professional specialist theater for the operetta and musical genres. The podcast "" provides a look behind the scenes of Oper Leipzig. Guests include ballet dancer Natasa Dudar, singer Karin Lovelius, pianist Ugo D'Orazio and artistic director and general music director of the opera Ulf Schirmer, who provide exciting insights. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The stated opening hours refer to ticket sales in the opera house. The box office opens one hour before the performance begins. There is also a telephone visitor service for ticket orders. Monday: 14:00-18:00 Tuesday to Friday: 10:00-18:00 Saturday: 12:00-18:00 Read more Price info Admission: 10% reduction for Leipzig Card holders for all performances and seating groups by Leipzig Opera at Leipzig Opera House and Musikalische Komödie where reductions are permitted. Information on reduced prices: LEIPZIG CARD/ LEIPZIG REGIO CARD users receive a discount of 10% of the box office price in all performances and seating groups of Oper Leipzig in the Opera House and in the Musikalische Komödie that are eligible for discounts (except premieres, New Year's Eve events and events with special prices).Children up to the age of 12: 50% of the basic priceHolders of social passes from German municipalities, excluding premieres: 50% of the basic pricePupils, trainees and students: 40% of the basic pricePeople with severe disabilities (degree of disability from 50%): 30% of the basic priceAccompanying persons receive free admission on presentation of the relevant proofMilitary service and federal voluntary service: 30% of the basic priceHolders of the volunteer pass, with the exception of premieres: 10% of the basic price8 € fixed price for recipients of citizen's allowance for remaining tickets on the day of the event Read more Eligibility - Bad Weather Offer - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - for individual guests Foreign Language German Accessibility **Saxony Barrier-Free** **Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:**- Please register in advance. - Alternative entrance Gothestraße (ramp 8% level), from underground car park with elevator. - 6-8 wheelchair spaces available in the stalls. - Wheelchair-accessible WC: 160x134 cm in front and 104 cm to the left or 86 cm to the right of the WC. - Induction loops available. Read more Directions & Parking facilities By public transport: The nearest stop is Leipzig, Augustusplatz (streetcar lines 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 32). Alternatively, travel to Leipzig Central Station (approx. 5 minutes on foot). The opera ticket is also valid as a ticket for the Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe (LVB) in zone 110. By car: Use the surrounding parking garages in the city center, such as Q-Park Augustusplatz, Q-Park The Post and Parkhaus Neumarkt. Read more Social Media Read more Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH License (master data) Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Conference locationCC0 - Conference hotel CC0Bayerischer Bahnhof | - Historical Location - AccomodationsCC-BYGastro-Dantz GmbH | - Special Location - Place of interestCC-BYwww.pkfotografie.com, Philipp Kirschner | - Theatre CC-BYwww.pkfotografie.com, Philipp Kirschner | - Theatre CC-BYwww.tomwilliger.de, Tom Williger | - Theatre Contact Augustusplatz 12 04109 Leipzig - Zentrum