Semperoper
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
The Semperoper Dresden is a renowned opera house offering a diverse program of opera, ballet, and youth opera in a historic setting.

📜 World-renowned opera house, home to Saxon State Opera and Semperoper Ballet.
🔍 Located in Dresden's historic old town.

Why Go

🎭 Experience magnificent opera, ballet, and youth opera productions.
🏛️ Visit a historic and architecturally significant building.
🎶 Enjoy a diverse cultural program with world-class performances.
🧪 Explore experimental music theatre and dance at Semper Zwei.

Why Avoid

💸 Tickets can be expensive, popular performances often sell out.
🚫 Dress code recommendations suggest avoiding sportswear and flip-flops.
💳 Cashless payment not always possible due to uneven WLAN.

Tips

🍽️ Order interval catering in advance for convenience.
🪑 Use the virtual 3D seating plan to select seats.
⏰ Arrive on time; late admission only during intervals.

Cost

💰 Tickets range from 6€ to 175€; standing room available.

Hours

🕒 Box office Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm (reduced Jan-Mar, Jul-Aug to 10am-1pm); closed Sun/public holidays. Evening box office opens 1 hour before performances.

🅿️ Parking

Underground car park nearby (Devrientstraße). Other car parks at Frauenkirche and Haus am Zwinger. No parking at Theaterplatz.

🚻 Toilets

Restrooms available on multiple floors. Barrier-free restroom on ground floor.

♿ Wheelchair

Barrier-free restroom on ground floor. Small elevator in cloakroom foyer to orchestra and tiers 1-3.

☕ Catering

Buffets in foyers open 1 hour before performance and during intervals. Coffee specialties only at ground floor buffets.

Last updated 20 days ago

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