Oper Burg Gars (Gars Castle Opera) 2027. Dates and tickets.

2027 price: €105

2027 price: €85

2027 price: €75

2027 price: €65

2027 price: €50

In 2027 a ticket costs between 50 and 105 euros depending on the category, fees included. Children up to 12 pay half price, so from 25 euros. Students, apprentices and other young people up to 26 get 20 percent off, and people aged 60 and over get 10 percent off. Discounts only apply when you book in advance, not at the box office on the night.

You can buy tickets in the opera's web shop, which runs on Reservix, by phone on +43 2985 33000, by email to office@operburggars.at or at the box office on Hauptplatz 83 in Gars. If you book three summer productions in the Kamp valley together, the Kamptalreigen offer gives you 20 percent off.

It is late when the performance ends. A room nearby saves a night-time journey.

Performances take place in principle in any weather, and there is no roof over the seating. If the weather looks uncertain, bring warm clothes and rain protection, but no umbrella, because umbrellas are not allowed on the stand. If the weather does not allow an 8 pm start, the team waits for up to one hour. A cancellation is only announced on site. Tickets cannot be returned.

„Die Vorstellungen der Oper BURG GARS finden grundsätzlich bei jeder Witterung statt.“

In the organiser's words source

The castle grounds open at 6 pm. Entry to the seating stand starts 30 minutes before the show, at 7.30 pm.

Gars am Kamp lies in the valley of the river Kamp, north-west of Vienna. Fly to Vienna and either hire a car or take the train to Gars-Thunau station. From 6 pm a free shuttle bus runs from the station, and from the foot of the castle hill at Bio-Schober, up to the castle. On three evenings, 10, 24 and 31 July 2027, the opera runs its own coach from Schwedenplatz in central Vienna for 35 euros return, leaving at 5 pm.

The show ends at about 11 pm. The free shuttle only goes up the hill; for a ride down you have to agree the route and price with the driver yourself. Walking down to the village centre takes about 10 minutes. Check the Austrian rail timetable (ÖBB) beforehand to see whether a train still runs after 11 pm. On three evenings the opera coach takes you straight back to Vienna after the show.

According to the organisers there is plenty of parking at Gars-Thunau station, and the free shuttle bus leaves from there. Guests with limited mobility can request a parking space right at the castle through the box office.

Come dressed however you feel comfortable. Many guests like to dress up, but it can get cool at the castle in the evening.

Children up to 12 pay half price. On the Tuesdays 13, 20 and 27 July 2027 the festival director invites children aged 6 and over to a free backstage tour at 6.30 pm. Book the tour in advance with the box office.

Bring warm clothes and, if the weather looks uncertain, rain protection. Umbrellas, glass bottles, glasses and animals are not allowed on the stand; only assistance dogs may come. At the food truck on the castle grounds you can only pay in cash.