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Vienna Opera Summer 2026

Opera and Operetta
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About the Event

Carmen von George Bizet

From July 1 to 18, 2026, Vienna’s Heumarkt will be transformed into a breathtaking opera venue, where Georges Bizet’s masterpiece “Carmen” will be performed under the baton of conductor and artistic director Joji Hattori and directed by Dominik Am Zehnhoff-Söns. Twelve exclusive performances will make this event one of the cultural highlights of the summer.

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At the 2026 Vienna Opera Summer, Hosea Ratschiller takes on the role of the Spirit of Georges Bizet. Between the acts of “Carmen,” he recounts the moving story behind the opera—from its origins, its great passions, and its tragic pull—and brings it to life for the audience in a very special way.

Wiener KammerOrchester
Philharmonia Chor Wien
Jji Hattori, Artistic Director, Musical Director

Dates

  • Wed 07/01/2026 07:45 PM
  • Fri 07/03/2026 07:45 PM
  • Sat 07/04/2026 07:45 PM
  • Tue 07/07/2026 07:45 PM
  • Wed 07/08/2026 07:45 PM
  • Thu 07/09/2026 07:45 PM
  • Fri 07/10/2026 07:45 PM
  • Sat 07/11/2026 07:45 PM
  • Wed 07/15/2026 07:45 PM
  • Thu 07/16/2026 07:45 PM
  • Fri 07/17/2026 07:45 PM
  • Sat 07/18/2026 07:45 PM

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Event Location

Wiener Eislaufverein

Ice skating in the sunshine
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