This summer we celebrate 150 years of the Munich Opera Festival, opening with a Ceremony on June 26 with a special guest of European interest as keynote speaker. Within five weeks, there will be a brilliant season finale full of dazzling highlights and internationally renowned singers.
The tradition of the Munich Opera Festival hails back to 1875 when a “Festive Summer” was organised for the first time, a tradition which will also continue under General Manager Serge Dorny. All of the season’s new productions will then be united with the 2025 Munich Opera Festival. The two opera premieres of the Munich Opera Festival, Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Pénélope by Gabriel Fauré, present a reinterpreted classic of the repertoire and a French opera not yet performed at the Bayerische Staatsoper.
Numerous chamber concerts, lieder recitals and baroque concerts complement the programme. With contemporary ballets from our younger generation of choreographers, the SPHÄREN.03 | León & Lightfoot ballet evening also celebrates a premiere during the Munich Opera Festival. The Bayerisches Staatsballett will also revive the new production of the season, La Sylphide by Pierre Lacotte, as well as Romeo and Juliet and Onegin.
How to get there
Arrive at Munich’s Franz Josef Strauß Airport and take the S1 or S8 S-Bahn to Marienplatz station, a 35-45 minute journey. From Marienplatz, enjoy a short 5-10 minute walk through the city center to reach the Nationaltheater.
Dress code
The dress code is occasion or evening wear. Guests are encouraged to wear elegant, formal attire like gowns, tuxedos, or suits, ensuring they reflect the sophisticated atmosphere of the event while embracing a sense of refinement and style throughout the evening.
Food & Drink
At the Nationaltheater, Käfer’s catering service presents a range of gourmet meals, fine wines, and refreshing beverages, ideal for pre-show or intermission dining. Guests can enjoy an elegant atmosphere while savoring exquisite culinary offerings.