Hungarian State Opera House and Hungarian National Ballet

It is only in the setting of the Hungarian State Opera that one can experience the resonant, perfect harmony of music, literature, dance, fine and applied arts, theatre and architecture.
Designed by Miklós Ybl, the Hungarian Royal Opera was opened - befitting its name - by the then reigning King of Hungary and Emperor of Austria, Franz Joseph, on 27 September 1884. Ever since then it has been considered to be one of the world's most beautiful opera houses: for its excellent acoustics, well-designed air-conditioning system, and for its proportioned and practical design it holds a unique place in 19th century Hungarian architecture. This primus inter pares institution is truly a national treasure.

As it is the only theatre that has a sizeable cast at its disposable which specialises particularly in operas and ballets, the Hungarian State Opera holds a very prominent status within Hungary. Since its opening 124 years ago, the most renowned singers and ballet performers have appeared on its stage, such as the most famous tenors from Caruso through to Gigli, from Pavarotti, Domingo to Carreras.

It is one of the few theatres in Europe to perform a huge repertory of plays, in addition to fulfilling its special mission by performing national plays and by continuing to hold within its repertoir the most famous plays of universal literature.

For a more detailed programme: www.opera.hu

Visiting the Opera

Guided tours of the Budapest Opera House take place daily at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. in English, German, Spanish, Italian, French and Hungarian. These tours are specially designed for individual tourists. For groups of more than 10 people, by prior reservation, we offer tours throughout the day, usually between 9 am and 5 pm in accordance with rehearsals and performances in the Opera House. For reservations and information the number is +36-1-332-8197 or contact us by e-mail latogatas@operabal.com.
Further information: www.operavisit.hu

Ticket information

Hungarian State Opera House
Organization Department
1061 Budapest Andrássy út 22. - (Entrance from Dalszínház utca)
Tel.: +36-1-332-7914 Tel., Fax: +36-1-472-0449
Opening hours: weekdays 10 a.m — 5 p.m.
E-mail: jegy@opera.hu, ticket@opera.hu
Box Office: Opera House
1061 Budapest, VI., Andrássy út 22.
Tel.: +36-1-353-0170

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. until the beginning of the performance (or until 5 p.m. on days when there is no performance); on Sunday and holidays from 4 p.m. until the beginning of the performance. Before matinée performances the box office opens at 10 a.m.
Bank cards accepted.
Ticket prices: www.opera.hu
Source of pictures: www.1hungary.com