Oper Leipzig
The Leipzig Opera – comprising opera, musical comedy, and the Leipzig Ballet – is the third oldest civic musical theater stage in Europe. Its outstanding international reputation is shaped by the Leipzig Gewandhausorchester, important soloists, an award-winning choir and the Leipzig Ballet.
The opera was founded in 1693, making it the second oldest German musical theater after Hamburg. The current building on Augustusplatz was opened in 1960 and now seats over 1.270 spectators for one of the numerous performances. The Leipzig Music Trail runs directly past the opera house, and the Leipzig Jazz Festival also takes place here annually. The musicals and operettas included in the program have been performed for over 40 years at the Musical Comedy, located in the historic Haus Dreilinden in western Leipzig. With its own ensemble of soloists, choir, ballet, and versatile orchestra, the Musical Comedy Theatre is a professional theater specializing in the genres of operetta and musical.
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Opening hours
The box office opens one hour before the start of the performance.
In addition, there is a telephone visitor service for ticket orders.
Monday: 14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 p.m.–18:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12:00 a.m. - 18:00 p.m
Price information
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Bad weather offer
for any weather
for groups
for individual guests
suitable for seniors
Foreign languages
Accessibility
- Please register in advance.
- Alternative entrance Gothestraße (ramp 8% gradient), from underground car park with elevator.
- 6-8 wheelchair spaces available in the stalls.
- Wheelchair accessible toilet: 160x134 cm in front and 104 cm to the left or 86 cm to the right of the toilet.
- Induction loops available.
designated disabled parking space available
door width min. 90 cm
Access without steps (max. 3 cm) or ramp
door width min. 90 cm
Access without steps (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Lift floor area min. 110x140 cm
door width min. 80 cm
Access without steps (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Movement area in front of the toilet bowl min. 130x130 cm
Space to the left or right of the toilet bowl min. 80 cm
Foldable grab handles on the toilet bowl
Help/Offers for Deaf and Hearing-Impaired People
Arrival & Parking
The opera ticket is also valid as a ticket for the Leipzig Transport Company (LVB) in zone 110.
By car: Use of the surrounding parking garages in the city center, such as Q-Park Augustusplatz, Q-Park The Post and Parkhaus Neumarkt.
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Leipzig Tourism and Marketing GmbH
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