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Vienna State Opera with standing-room tickets
Information
- Duration
- 3 h
- Season
- According to the season's performance calendar
- Who it's for
- Adults and teenagers
What it is
The Staatsoper, on the Ringstraße, programmes opera or ballet almost every night of the season. It has about 1,700 seats and 435 standing places, and every place, standing ones too, has its own subtitle screen in up to eight languages; English, German and the original language are always there.
How to get a place
- Standing: sold only on the day of the performance, from 10:00, online and at the ticket office. They cost a few euros; the exact price depends on the area and the performance.
- Seated: sales open for the current month and the next two, online, by telephone (+43 1 5131513, from 10:00 to 19:00) or at the ticket office.
- Discounts: under-16s have €20 tickets for most performances, alongside a full-price ticket; under-27s with the U27 membership, €25.
Tips
- Log on at 10:00 Standing places for well-known titles go in minutes.
- Check the calendar before your trip That way you know which days there is opera or ballet and what time standing sales begin.
Frequently asked questions
When do standing tickets go on sale?
On the day of the performance, at 10:00.
Are there Spanish subtitles?
There are screens in up to eight languages; English, German and the original always. Check on the performance page whether Spanish is available.
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