Sept. 23, 2021, 1:25 p.m.

Audition for the Hungarian National Ballet 2022

The Hungarian National Ballet, the 137-year-old official ballet company of the Hungarian State Opera, announces an audition upon invitation to be held from 10:00 on 20 February 2022 at the newly renovated historic Opera House for immediate openings as well as contracts starting 15 July 2022 (depending on the applicants’ work visa requirements). Applications by classically trained, professional male and female ballet dancers are welcome. Outstanding technique and qualities are a must.

Sept. 14, 2021, 2:13 p.m.

Two seldom performed pieces by Beethoven revived at the Eiffel Art Studios

Every New Year at the Hungarian State Opera begins with Symphony No. 9 by Ludwig van Beethoven, and Fidelio is staged or performed regularly in a concert version. Now, two pieces of incidental music by the composer genius originally written on commission by the German Theatre of Pest for its opening in 1812 make their way to the Opera's repertoire. The double bill featuring König Stephan and Die Ruinen von Athen premieres on 25 September 2021 at the Eiffel Art Studios.

Sept. 10, 2021, 10:33 a.m.

Hungarian National Ballet begins 2021/22 season with a triple bill featuring Sad Case

The Hungarian National Ballet, the only classical ballet company in Hungary is ready to go again with their newest modern ballet show that features spectacular classical technique and acrobatic elements. The first ballet show of the 2021/22 season, a triple bill entitled Fresh Impulses including Cacti by Alexander Ekman, Whirling by András Lukács, and a new piece in the company repertoire: Sad Case by Sol León and Paul Lightfoot premieres on 17 September 2021 at the Eiffel Art Studios.

Sept. 3, 2021, 2:44 p.m.

COVID info, vouchers and concessions

Dear Customers, For information on safety measurements at the Hungarian State Opera regarding the current COVID situation, the validity of vouchers, and concessions please consult the following:

Aug. 30, 2021, 9:42 a.m.

Season 138 of the Opera begins with internationally renowned Carmen production

The internationally acclaimed production of Carmen by Calixto Bieito kicks off the new Hungarian State Opera season on 3 September 2021 at the Eiffel Art Studios, the new artistic complex of the institute starring Andrea Szántó, Szabolcs Brickner and Zsolt Haja under the baton of János Kovács.

July 23, 2021, 5:41 p.m.

Plácido Domingo to perform Simon Boccanegra on stage of the restored Opera House

International opera star Plácido Domingo spent time in Budapest in July. His stay in the capital gave him the opportunity to see the Opera House, which is currently under restoration and modernization. His visit also served the purpose to sign his contract with the Hungarian State Opera for the 2021/22 season.

July 20, 2021, 4:29 p.m.

Patricia Petibon and Lawrence Brownlee at the Star Gala in the Park

Following Jonas Kaufmann's concert to inaugurate park of the Eiffel Art Studios in 2020, the Zoltán Kodály Park is once again the venue to bring together the audience and international guest stars. The French coloratura soprano Patrica Petibon and the American bel canto tenor Lawrence Brownlee make their appearance at 7 p.m. on 21 August 2021 at an open-air concert at Eiffel Art Studios, the Hungarian State Opera's new artistic complex. The programme also features Hungarian soloists accompanied by the Hungarian State Opera Orchestra and Chorus. The gala is organised as part of a charity day to support the István Regőczi Foundation for Coronavirus Orphans. Addressing the audience will be Anita Herczegh, wife of the President of Hungary, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation.

June 24, 2021, 3:18 p.m.

The new Hungarian State Opera production of Andrea Chénier on OperaVision

The new Hungarian State Opera production of Andrea Chénier, the masterpiece by Umberto Giordano is available to view on OperaVision between 2 July 2021 (from 7:00 p.m. CET) and 2 January 2022. The recording of the 29 May premiere staged by Fabio Ceresa stars outstanding Hungarian soloists Boldizsár László, Eszter Sümegi and Michele Kalmandy under the baton of Balázs Kocsár.

May 31, 2021, 2:24 p.m.

The Hungarian State Opera announces the 2021/22 season including the reopening of the Opera House

The 138th season of the Hungarian State Opera presents seventeen premieres including seven that had to be postponed. The three venues of the Opera await audiences with 400 opera and ballet performances, and a further 1300 concerts, chamber concerts, special events, and multimedia activities mean the beginning of a new era. A number of world-class stars also grace the stages such as Plácido Domingo, who is to return as a singer and a conductor, and opera lovers can meet Erwin Schrott, Patricia Petibon, Matthew Polenzani, Lawrence Brownlee, and Sir Willard White as both Bluebeard and Porgy.

May 31, 2021, 1:57 p.m.

Flexible subscriptions for the 2021/22 season on sale from 14 June to 31 August 2021

Starting from 14 June 2021, a new discounted ticket type is offered by the Hungarian State Opera. Between 14 and 16 June, our loyal customers (subscription holders in the 2019/20 season) are served first, from 17 June until 31 August, all audiences are welcome to take advantage of the new system. The flexible subscription provides customers with the opportunity to view their favourite performances on a preferred date and in a selected seat.

May 27, 2021, 12:07 p.m.

The Erkel Theatre reopens its gates with the new Andrea Chénier

The auditorium of the Erkel Theatre is once again open to the public (in possession of an immunity certificate) to see the new production of Umberto Giordano's masterpiece directed by Fabio Ceresa. The cast of the 29 May 2021 premiere includes Boldizsár László, Eszter Sümegi and Mihály Kálmándy under the baton of Balázs Kocsár.

May 6, 2021, 2:02 p.m.

Performances at the Opera are open to the public again

Having reached the four millionth citizen vaccinated with the first dose against COVID-19 in Hungary, theatres are allowed to open their gates to the public again.