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  • 2019. December 12.

Händel and Mozart's Messiah at the Hungarian State Opera

For the first time in its history, the Hungarian State Opera produces a staged version of Hädel's masterpiece. Mozart's revised version directed by Ferenc Anger premieres on 20 December 2019 at the Erkel Theatre. Soloists of the four Christmas performances are Rita Rácz, Atala Schöck, István Horváth and Krisztián Cser. The Hungarian State Opera Orchestra is conducted by Gergely Kesselyák.

  • 2019. November 29.

Nutcracker Festival 2019 – Advent at the Erkel Theatre

December at the Opera means that holiday magic returns to the stage and to the square around the Erkel Theatre. The Christmas market in front of the theatre is open until the last day of the year. Inside, opera and ballet performances, charity programmes, and a special concert awaits audiences.

  • 2019. November 20.

Komlósi35 – anniversary gala concert of the renowned mezzo-soprano at the Erkel Theatre

Internationally acclaimed Hungarian opera singer Ildikó Komlósi celebrates 35 years at the Hungarian State Opera. To mark the occasion, a special anniversary gala is organised at the Erkel Theatre featuring Hungarian soloists and guest star Italian tenor, Marco Berti as well as the artists of FlamenCorazónArte Dance Theatre and Varidance Ensemble. The concert programme includes a scene from Verdi’s Aida and highlights from Bizet’s Carmen.

  • 2019. August 29.

2 for 1 offers at the Erkel Theatre

Buy two tickets online for the price of one for the final Erkel Theatre performances of Billy Elliot – the Musical and the new ballet show, 1st Steps.

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  • 2019. December 10.

French Muse Season – 2020/21

In the 2020/2021 season, the Hungarian State Opera once again concentrates on the opera tradition of a certain nation. We have already had German, Italian and Hungarian themed seasons, now it is time for the French Muse Season. In recent years, works by several French composers – including Massenet, Offenbach, Poulenc, Saint-Saëns – found their way into the repertoire as well as with operas such as Les Huguenots based on French history. These will all return to our stages and most of the new opera and ballet productions will also focus on French culture along with the numerous galas, symphonic concerts and guest performances.

  • 2017. September 17.

Opera House closed for restoration

The Opera House in Budapest is currently undergoing extensive restoration and modernisation. Until its reopening in 2021, our performances can be seen at the Erkel Theatre, the second venue of the Hungarian State Opera.

  • 2019. November 26.

Giacomo Puccini: La bohème

Opera in three parts, four acts, in Italian, with Hungarian and English surtitles

  • 2019. October 31.

Georg Friedrich Händel – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Messiah

Oratorio in three parts, in Hungarian, with Hungarian and English surtitles – for the first time on the programme of the Opera

  • 2017. September 17.

Performances at the Erkel Theatre

The Opera House in Budapest is currently undergoing extensive restoration and modernisation. Until its reopening in 2021, our performances can be seen at the Erkel Theatre, the second venue of the Hungarian State Opera.

  • 2019. December 12.

Johann Strauss II: Die Fledermaus

Operetta in three acts in Hungarian, with English and German surtitles

  • 2019. November 07.

Wayne Eagling – Tamás Solymosi / Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker

Fairy-tale ballet in three acts

  • 2019. December 05.

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Ballet evening in three acts

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History of the Erkel Theater

History of the Erkel Theater
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The Erkel Theatre opened its gates as the Peoples’ Opera on 7 December 1911.

Designed by Dezső Jakab, Marcell Komor and Géza Márkus, only traces of the original construction can be seen today. The redevelopment works the building has gone through over the years are worthy of an academic study. This ill-fated theatre has been the Hungarian State Opera’s second performance venue since 1951.

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