All venues · Vienna, Austria · 30 June to 15 July 2027
Vienna Opera Summer at Heumarkt 2027. Dates and tickets.
The 2027 programme has 10 evenings, from 30 June to 15 July. Performances usually start at 20:00. Tickets cost from €59.
- 2027 season
- 30 June to 15 July 2027 source
- Evenings
- 10
- Usual start
- 20:00 source
- Prices
- A ticket costs between 59 euros in category E and 269 euros in the VIP Plus area. source
- Capacity
- The seats are staggered so that the view of the stage stays clear from the back rows too. The organisers do not give a total number of seats. source
- Roof
- Fully open-air, no roof
- Doors
- Entry and the food stands open at 6 pm. Entry closes at 7.45 pm. If you arrive late, staff will take you to your seat. source
- If it rains
- The performance goes ahead in any weather. source
Last checked: 3 November 2026, against the organiser's own information.
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When does Vienna Opera Summer at Heumarkt play in 2027? Tap an evening and the times at the top roll to that evening.
2027 is the fourth Vienna Opera Summer. The opera is Giuseppe Verdi's Aida, a story of forbidden love in ancient Egypt. The Vienna Chamber Orchestra and the Philharmonia Choir Vienna perform under Joji Hattori, who also runs the festival.
Source: opernsommer.at
Prices
Where are the best seats at Vienna Opera Summer at Heumarkt? Every area with seat, view and 2027 price.
Prices are for a regular evening. Opening nights, premieres and galas cost more.
In the first four rows, with extra legroom, a reception with drinks and cold food, and a cushion to take home
2027 price: €269
In the first four rows, with a reception, an interval reception and a private bar
2027 price: €249
Seat
2027 price: €189
Seat
2027 price: €159
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2027 price: €139
Seat
2027 price: €119
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2027 price: €99
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2027 price: €79
Seat
2027 price: €59
Tickets
How much are tickets for Vienna Opera Summer at Heumarkt? Directly from the organiser, plus a bed nearby.
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A ticket costs between 59 euros in category E and 269 euros in the VIP Plus area. School pupils and students up to the age of 27 get 30 per cent off in categories A to E. People with a disability rating of 50 or more pay half price, and so does a companion if one is listed in their pass.
There are no fees in the ticket shop on opernsommer.at. Fever sells the same categories at the same price, also without a booking fee. Ticket offices in Vienna may add a fee. Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.
Organiser's box officeFever sells tickets for these evenings at the same price as the official shop, from €59 and without a booking fee.
Tickets on FeverIt is late when the performance ends. A room nearby saves a night-time journey.
Is Vienna Opera Summer at Heumarkt worth it?
The Vienna Opera Summer is the only open-air opera in central Vienna, two minutes from an underground station. Tickets cost more than in Verona, but the arena is smaller and you sit closer to the stage. If you are in Vienna in July anyway, this is a big opera night without a long journey.
Before you go
What should I know before an evening in Vienna?
The performance goes ahead in any weather. The organisers only cancel when there is an official severe weather warning, and then you get your money back. In changeable weather the start can be delayed or the performance paused. Separate rules apply to the opening night on 30 June 2027, set out in the ticket shop terms.
„Der Wiener Opernsommer ist eine Open-Air Veranstaltung und findet prinzipiell bei jedem Wetter statt.“
In the organiser's words sourceEntry and the food stands open at 6 pm. Entry closes at 7.45 pm. If you arrive late, staff will take you to your seat.
From the UK most people fly to Vienna Airport. The City Airport Train and the S7 suburban train run to Wien Mitte station, and from there it is a 15-minute walk along the Stadtpark to the arena. The nearest underground station is Stadtpark on line U4, two minutes on foot.
The performance ends by 11 pm at the latest. Underground line U4 and trams D, 2 and 71 are still running then, and on Friday and Saturday nights the underground runs all night.
The organisers recommend public transport. If you come by car there are public car parks nearby. Street parking is short-stay only.
There is no dress code. Bring a light jacket or a blanket, because evenings can turn cool and there are mosquitoes. If rain is forecast, wear warm waterproof clothes and sturdy shoes.
Children are welcome from the age of five. School pupils get 30 per cent off in categories A to E. The performance lasts about three hours including the interval and ends around 11 pm.
You cannot take glasses to your seat. Food and drink are available from 6 pm and in the interval, which starts after about an hour and lasts 30 minutes. Blankets and seat cushions are sold on site.
Frequently asked questions about Vienna Opera Summer at Heumarkt
What is on at the Vienna Opera Summer 2027?
In 2027 the Vienna Opera Summer stages Giuseppe Verdi's Aida on ten evenings from 30 June to 15 July. Performances start at 8 pm in the opera arena at Heumarkt.
How much are tickets for the Vienna Opera Summer?
Tickets cost between 59 and 269 euros. Pupils and students up to 27 pay 30 per cent less, people with a disability rating of 50 or more pay half.
What happens at the Vienna Opera Summer if it rains?
It goes ahead in any weather. The organisers only cancel when there is an official severe weather warning, and then you get your money back.
How long is the Vienna Opera Summer performance?
A performance lasts about three hours with a 30-minute interval. It starts at 8 pm and ends by 11 pm.
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