The MusikTheater an der Wien has been enchanting audiences for over two centuries with its outstanding acoustics and authentic, intimate ambience and is one of the most beautiful and traditional theatres in Vienna.

The MusikTheater an der Wien was built in 1801

Emanuel Schikaneder, a versatile genius, actor, organisational talent, theatre impresario and, above all, librettist of The Magic Flute, had his theatre built on the banks of the Vienna River in 1801 in the spirit of Mozart. Always open to new ideas, this extraordinary theatre has seen a number of historic premieres, including Beethoven's only opera "Fidelio".

Reopening in January 2006 as a new opera house

On the occasion of the 250th anniversary celebrations of Mozart's birth, the MusikTheater an der Wien was reopened in January 2006 as the new opera house of the City of Vienna and has since presented itself as an innovative stagione opera house. The contemporary aesthetics and high musical quality of the opera productions make the MusikTheater an der Wien the centre for baroque opera and modern music theatre in Vienna.

Quality at the highest international level

With one premiere per month, opera is performed in the stagione system: this means a constant cast on stage and in the orchestra pit from the first to the last performance and thus continuous quality at the highest international level. The modern, open approach to music theatre is emphasised by the repertoire and the international artists as well as by the house itself, its architecture and lively location. The ambience, intimate atmosphere and ideal acoustics in the historic theatre encourage audiences to open their senses to the beautiful. The MusikTheater an der Wien consciously establishes a reciprocal relationship with its lively surroundings on the Naschmarkt and the cultural scene around the Schleifmühlviertel.

New artistic director, new location

The internationally acclaimed opera director Stefan Herheim took over the directorship of the MusikTheater an der Wien in the 2022-23 season. The extensive general refurbishment of the historic building began in the same season. During the two-year renovation period, the theatre moved to Hall E in the MuseumsQuartier Wien for two seasons. The reopening of the theatre is planned for autumn 2024.

MusikTheater an der Wien

Adress
MusikTheater an der Wien
Linke Wienzeile 6
1060 Wien
Tel: +43 (0)1 58885

Current: 
MuseumsQuartier | Halle E
Museumsplatz 1
1070 Wien

Tickets
In person
Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 6.00pm
Sunday and bank holidays with performances 2.00pm to 6.00pm
Matinees: 10am to 1.00pm
as well as from 6.00pm on the day of evening performances 

Website
www.theater-wien.at