Die Fledermaus – Pride Edition
In June, we celebrate Pride Month with a queer take on the operetta Die Fledermaus. What can you expect from it? Our Frosch, Tom Neuwirth, will tell you!
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Goal! The Volksoper’s World Cup offer
Special ticket package on the occasion of the Football World Cup: 50% discount until the end of June. Choose at least 2 performances from our program through the end of June 2026 and receive a 50% discount on your tickets!
Nominations at the Austrian Music Theatre Awards 2026
Fantastic news: Eight nominations for the Volksoper at the Austrian Music Theatre Awards – we’re absolutely delighted!
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Season 2026/27
We love musical theatre in all its forms! In the 2026/27 season, you can look forward to ten premieres, two revivals, fifteen repertoire works, and numerous special performances.
“Unanimous applause”, “Audience success”, “Lehár just like in a picture book”: press reviews of Der Zarewitsch
There were standing ovations and prolonged applause for everyone involved at the premiere of Lehárs operetta Der Zarewitsch. The press is also enthusiastic.
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5 reasons you shouldn’t miss Der Zarewitsch
On April 13, 2026, Der Zarewitsch will celebrate its premiere – at last, this central work of the operetta repertoire returns to the program. We have put together 5 good reasons why you should not miss this performance under any circumstances!
Shared storytelling full of imagination
On April 13, 2026, the operetta Der Zarewitsch (The Tsarevich) premieres in a way you’ve never seen before. We spoke with director Steef de Jong about Tsarevich auditions, operetta stereotypes, and the love of storytelling.
“These pirates take Vienna by storm”: Press reviews of The Pirates of Penzance
“Rarely is there such hearty laughter in an opera house as there was on this evening,” read one review of the acclaimed premiere of The Pirates of Penzance.
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5 reasons you shouldn’t miss The Pirates of Penzance
Do you still remember the hilariously funny operetta Orpheus in the Underworld, directed by the British comedy troupe Spymonkey? Did you laugh your head off at the precisely choreographed nonsense and silliness? Then start looking forward now to The Pirates of Penzance. We’ve put together 5 good reasons why you definitely shouldn’t miss the performance!
