National Theatre

Pelléas et Mélisande, The National Theatre, Claude Debussy Premiere performances: 15 and 18 October 2026 at the National Theatre Claude Debussy’s only completed opera is a landmark of musical modernism.

Nabucco, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi Phenomenal choruses, virtuosic arias, and still-relevant themes of expansive war, the lust for power, betrayal, and passionate love. Phenomenal chorus scenes, extremely impassioned virtuoso arias, as well as the perennially topical themes of expansive war, lust for power, betrayal, life and death, are the reasons why it has always been a staple of opera houses’ repertoire.

Idomeneo, The State Opera, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart A masterful musical depiction of the conflict between paternal authority, romantic passions, and fate. Deemed W. A. Mozart’s first opera masterpiece, Idomeneo presents a ravishing musical rendition of conflict with patriarchal authority, amorous passion and fate.

Tosca, The State Opera, Giacomo Puccini A gripping and passionate drama about love and jealousy set against a backdrop of political intrigue. The opera about the diva Tosca, her lover, the painter Cavaradossi, and the malicious police chief Baron Scarpia, set in 1800 in Italy during the time of Napoleon’s war against Austria, is one of the most popular operas worldwide.

Onegin, The National Theatre, John Cranko’s ballet based on Alexander Pushkin’s novel. The Czech National Ballet has reincorporated into its repertoire Onegin, a true gem among narrative ballets, as choreographed by John Cranko, a major 20th-century dance figure and illustrious storyteller. The piece is another addition to the influential artist’s works the company has performed in recent years (Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet).

Nabucco, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi Phenomenal choruses, virtuosic arias, and still-relevant themes of expansive war, the lust for power, betrayal, and passionate love. Phenomenal chorus scenes, extremely impassioned virtuoso arias, as well as the perennially topical themes of expansive war, lust for power, betrayal, life and death, are the reasons why it has always been a staple of opera houses’ repertoire.

Onegin, The National Theatre, John Cranko’s ballet based on Alexander Pushkin’s novel. The Czech National Ballet has reincorporated into its repertoire Onegin, a true gem among narrative ballets, as choreographed by John Cranko, a major 20th-century dance figure and illustrious storyteller. The piece is another addition to the influential artist’s works the company has performed in recent years (Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet).

La traviata, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi A compelling opera about love, sacrifice, and societal pressure, one of Verdi’s most beloved works. Ranking among Verdi’s best-known, most romantic and most tragic operas, La traviata has held the mirror up to society and its hypocritical morals for some 170 years. The terminally ill courtesan Violetta Valéry realises that she must forgo her love for Alfredo Germont, a young man from a respectable family. After abandoning him, she dies in poverty, yet has kept dreaming of the happiness of true love.

Le nozze di Figaro, The Estates Theatre, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Mozart's comic opera full of intrigue, wit, and unexpected revelations. Just how much can happen on a wedding day? Mozart’s opera buffa Le nozze di Figaro returned to the Estates Theatre in Barbora Horáková Joly’s unorthodox adaptation.

Don Giovanni, The Estates Theatre, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart A masterful blend of comedy, tragedy, and passion in the story of the legendary seducer and his victims. If we were to name the works that connect Prague with the global music and theatre, the top position among them would undoubtedly be occupied by W. A. Mozart’s Don Giovanni.

Idomeneo, The State Opera, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart A masterful musical depiction of the conflict between paternal authority, romantic passions, and fate. Deemed W. A. Mozart’s first opera masterpiece, Idomeneo presents a ravishing musical rendition of conflict with patriarchal authority, amorous passion and fate.

Nabucco, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi Phenomenal choruses, virtuosic arias, and still-relevant themes of expansive war, the lust for power, betrayal, and passionate love. Phenomenal chorus scenes, extremely impassioned virtuoso arias, as well as the perennially topical themes of expansive war, lust for power, betrayal, life and death, are the reasons why it has always been a staple of opera houses’ repertoire.

Tosca, The State Opera, Giacomo Puccini A gripping and passionate drama about love and jealousy set against a backdrop of political intrigue. The opera about the diva Tosca, her lover, the painter Cavaradossi, and the malicious police chief Baron Scarpia, set in 1800 in Italy during the time of Napoleon’s war against Austria, is one of the most popular operas worldwide.

Pelléas et Mélisande, The National Theatre, Claude Debussy Premiere performances: 15 and 18 October 2026 at the National Theatre Claude Debussy’s only completed opera is a landmark of musical modernism.

La traviata, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi A compelling opera about love, sacrifice, and societal pressure, one of Verdi’s most beloved works. Ranking among Verdi’s best-known, most romantic and most tragic operas, La traviata has held the mirror up to society and its hypocritical morals for some 170 years. The terminally ill courtesan Violetta Valéry realises that she must forgo her love for Alfredo Germont, a young man from a respectable family. After abandoning him, she dies in poverty, yet has kept dreaming of the happiness of true love.

Die Zauberflöte, The Estates Theatre, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart An adventurous battle of light and darkness in W. A. Mozart's magical work. The famed musical fairy tale about fidelity and wisdom, as it all played out in Mozart’s imagination.

Opera is Fun!, The Estates Theatre, A cycle of entertainment and educational programmes for children and parents

Rusalka, The National Theatre, Antonín Dvořák A gem of Czech opera, a fairy-tale myth about the deepest desires and passions, brought to life by the directing duo SKUTR. A gem of Czech opera, a fairy tale/myth about the innermost desires, passions and insurmountable barriers between humans and natural elements, Rusalka is part of the global cultural heritage.

Nabucco, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi Phenomenal choruses, virtuosic arias, and still-relevant themes of expansive war, the lust for power, betrayal, and passionate love. Phenomenal chorus scenes, extremely impassioned virtuoso arias, as well as the perennially topical themes of expansive war, lust for power, betrayal, life and death, are the reasons why it has always been a staple of opera houses’ repertoire.

Song Recitals, The Estates Theatre, Song recital series The audience will be seated directly on the stage of the Estates Theatre. 22 November 2026, 11am, Estates Theatre: Chopin – Foerster – Mussorgsky Singers: Eliška Minářová, Jana Sýkorová, Jan Hnyk Piano: Anton Aslamas Programme Introduction to the programme Fryderyk Chopin Polish Songs, Op. 74 (selection) – Eliška Minářová - Spring (text by Stefan Witwicki) - The Messenger (text by Stefan Witwicki) - The Handsome Youth (text by Bogdan Zaleski) - Melody (anonymous text) - The Betrothed (text by Stefan Witwicki) - Song from the Grave (text by Wincenty Pol) Josef Bohuslav Foerster Radiant Days, Op. 69 – Jana Sýkorová - Radiant Days - Dreaming- - Night's Consolation - Homeward Anton Aslamas Fantasy on Themes from Janáček's opera The Cunning Little Vixen – Anton Aslamas Modest Mussorgsky Songs and Dances of Death (texts by Arseny Golenishchev-Kutuzov) – Jan Hnyk - Lullaby - Serenade - Trepak - The Field Marshal

Idomeneo, The State Opera, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart A masterful musical depiction of the conflict between paternal authority, romantic passions, and fate. Deemed W. A. Mozart’s first opera masterpiece, Idomeneo presents a ravishing musical rendition of conflict with patriarchal authority, amorous passion and fate.

Don Giovanni, The Estates Theatre, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart A masterful blend of comedy, tragedy, and passion in the story of the legendary seducer and his victims. If we were to name the works that connect Prague with the global music and theatre, the top position among them would undoubtedly be occupied by W. A. Mozart’s Don Giovanni.

Onegin, The National Theatre, John Cranko’s ballet based on Alexander Pushkin’s novel. The Czech National Ballet has reincorporated into its repertoire Onegin, a true gem among narrative ballets, as choreographed by John Cranko, a major 20th-century dance figure and illustrious storyteller. The piece is another addition to the influential artist’s works the company has performed in recent years (Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet).

Onegin, The National Theatre, John Cranko’s ballet based on Alexander Pushkin’s novel. The Czech National Ballet has reincorporated into its repertoire Onegin, a true gem among narrative ballets, as choreographed by John Cranko, a major 20th-century dance figure and illustrious storyteller. The piece is another addition to the influential artist’s works the company has performed in recent years (Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet).

Mahler – Schönberg – Zemlinsky, The State Opera, This concert will take us to one of the most illustrious chapters in the history of the Neues deutsches Theater (New German Theatre, now State Opera), whose opera company was, from 1911 to 1927, helmed by the composer and conductor Alexander Zemlinsky. During the time of his tenure in Prague, he performed some 60 operas and conducted hundreds of 2 philharmonic concerts, the programmes of which frequently featured works by two major modernists: Gustav Mahler and Arnold Schönberg. Ranking among the highlights of Zemlinsky’s Prague concert activities was the performance of Mahler’s Symphony of a Thousand in March 1912, and the Prague premiere of Schönberg’s Gurre-Lieder in June 1921. When it comes to Alexander Zemlinsky ’s own music, today’s programme includes his magnificent settings of two Old Testament psalms for choir and orchestra, dating from 1900 and 1935, respectively. Just like a number of other composers, including Mahler, in the orchestral song genre Arnold Schönberg drew inspiration from the famous collection Des Knaben Wunderhorn. Besides texts from this book, for his cycle 6 Orchester-Lieder, Op. 8, he chose a poem by Heinrich Hart and three Francesco Petrarca (Petrarch) sonnets. On 29 January 1914, three songs – Das Wappenschild, Voll jener Süße and Wenn Vöglein klagen – received their world premiere at the Neues deutsches Theater, with Zemlinsky conducting, upon Schönberg’s request and in his presence. Gustav Mahler too deemed the collection Des Knaben Wunderhorn

Die Zauberflöte, The Estates Theatre, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart An adventurous battle of light and darkness in W. A. Mozart's magical work. The famed musical fairy tale about fidelity and wisdom, as it all played out in Mozart’s imagination.

Rusalka, The State Opera, Antonín Dvořák A magical and emotional work by Antonín Dvořák about love, sacrifice, and the human longing for happiness. Antonín Dvořák based his most beautiful opera on the fairy tale The Little Mermaid by the renowned Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen. Applying plot elements of the story, the Czech author Jaroslav Kvapil conceived one of the most poetic librettos there is.

Don Giovanni, The Estates Theatre, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart A masterful blend of comedy, tragedy, and passion in the story of the legendary seducer and his victims. If we were to name the works that connect Prague with the global music and theatre, the top position among them would undoubtedly be occupied by W. A. Mozart’s Don Giovanni.

Onegin, The National Theatre, John Cranko’s ballet based on Alexander Pushkin’s novel. The Czech National Ballet has reincorporated into its repertoire Onegin, a true gem among narrative ballets, as choreographed by John Cranko, a major 20th-century dance figure and illustrious storyteller. The piece is another addition to the influential artist’s works the company has performed in recent years (Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet).

Idomeneo, The State Opera, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart A masterful musical depiction of the conflict between paternal authority, romantic passions, and fate. Deemed W. A. Mozart’s first opera masterpiece, Idomeneo presents a ravishing musical rendition of conflict with patriarchal authority, amorous passion and fate.

Onegin, The National Theatre, John Cranko’s ballet based on Alexander Pushkin’s novel. The Czech National Ballet has reincorporated into its repertoire Onegin, a true gem among narrative ballets, as choreographed by John Cranko, a major 20th-century dance figure and illustrious storyteller. The piece is another addition to the influential artist’s works the company has performed in recent years (Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet).

Advent concerts, The National Theatre, Czech Philharmonic Children’s Choir National Theatre Orchestra Traditional concerts of Christmas music at the National Theatre. Programme: Pavel Josef Vejvanovský: Sonata in g minor for trumppet, organ and strings Jiří Teml: Gloria in excelsis Deo (Christmas carols) Jakub Jan Ryba: Česká mše vánoční (Czech Christmas Mass) Narodil se Kristus Pán (The Lord Christ Was Born)

La traviata, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi A compelling opera about love, sacrifice, and societal pressure, one of Verdi’s most beloved works. Ranking among Verdi’s best-known, most romantic and most tragic operas, La traviata has held the mirror up to society and its hypocritical morals for some 170 years. The terminally ill courtesan Violetta Valéry realises that she must forgo her love for Alfredo Germont, a young man from a respectable family. After abandoning him, she dies in poverty, yet has kept dreaming of the happiness of true love.

Onegin, The National Theatre, John Cranko’s ballet based on Alexander Pushkin’s novel. The Czech National Ballet has reincorporated into its repertoire Onegin, a true gem among narrative ballets, as choreographed by John Cranko, a major 20th-century dance figure and illustrious storyteller. The piece is another addition to the influential artist’s works the company has performed in recent years (Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet).

Antidote, DOX Centre for Contemporary Art, Dakh Daughters Freak-cabaret concert SPECIAL OFFER: With a ticket to the performance, you receive a 30 % discount on admission to DOX Gallery. The discount is available at the DOX ticket office throughout the week of the performance, during the gallery’s opening hours. The "Field of Memory" exhibition is open to visitors free of charge on the day of the concert, starting at 5:00 p.m. About Raising voice against the propaganda disrupting the world. Dakh Daughters, a Ukrainian band which has already gained renown, does not stand silent in the face of the current threats, but raises a vibrant voice. They offer their music, poetry, and theatre as an antidote to all willing to listen with their hearts and resist the lies intended to distort reality. Their “freak-cabaret” shows that art can give us strength, hope, and truth even in the darkest of times. Their project calls for unity and into a fight for a future where truth prevails. In its war against the Russian aggressor, Ukraine is fighting not only for its own freedom, but for the freedom of the whole world, for the right of choice, and the right to take responsibility for one’s own life. It is a war for values, in which the future of the whole civilisation is at stake. Artists Dakh Daughters – Natalia Halanevych, Ruslana Khazipova, Solomia Melnyk, Anna Nikitina Creatives Director: Vlad Troitskyi Sound: Anton Ocheretianyi Light: Astchik Hryhorjan Video/subtitles: Astkhik Hryhorian Management: Viktoriia Fedoriv Art-manager of D

Něhy v Opeře, The State Opera, Concert

Dido and Aeneas, The Estates Theatre, Henry Purcell A tragic story of love, fate, and loss in the magical world of Purcell's Baroque music. A gem of Baroque music, teeming with emotion and mystery. Dido and Aeneas, Henry Purcell’s best-known work, is an intimate and melancholic opera, retelling Virgil’s story of the Queen of Carthage and the mythical Trojan hero’s ill-fated love.

L'Histoire de Manon, The State Opera, Ballet drama of fatal decisions Manon, as wonderfully retold by Sir Kenneth MacMillan, strikes our hearts and never ceases to move audiences.

L'Histoire de Manon, The State Opera, Ballet drama of fatal decisions Manon, as wonderfully retold by Sir Kenneth MacMillan, strikes our hearts and never ceases to move audiences.

Hänsel und Gretel, The State Opera, Engelbert Humperdinck A magical and thrilling fairy-tale opera full of adventure, danger, and bravery. Matěj Forman’s poetic adaptation of the feted opera by the German composer Engelbert Humperdinck, based on the Grimm brothers’ popular fairy tale.

Dido and Aeneas, The Estates Theatre, Henry Purcell A tragic story of love, fate, and loss in the magical world of Purcell's Baroque music. A gem of Baroque music, teeming with emotion and mystery. Dido and Aeneas, Henry Purcell’s best-known work, is an intimate and melancholic opera, retelling Virgil’s story of the Queen of Carthage and the mythical Trojan hero’s ill-fated love.

L'Histoire de Manon, The State Opera, Ballet drama of fatal decisions Manon, as wonderfully retold by Sir Kenneth MacMillan, strikes our hearts and never ceases to move audiences.

Rusalka, The National Theatre, Antonín Dvořák A gem of Czech opera, a fairy-tale myth about the deepest desires and passions, brought to life by the directing duo SKUTR. A gem of Czech opera, a fairy tale/myth about the innermost desires, passions and insurmountable barriers between humans and natural elements, Rusalka is part of the global cultural heritage.

L'Histoire de Manon, The State Opera, Ballet drama of fatal decisions Manon, as wonderfully retold by Sir Kenneth MacMillan, strikes our hearts and never ceases to move audiences.

Advent concerts, The National Theatre, Czech Philharmonic Children’s Choir National Theatre Orchestra Traditional concerts of Christmas music at the National Theatre. Programme: Pavel Josef Vejvanovský: Sonata in g minor for trumppet, organ and strings Jiří Teml: Gloria in excelsis Deo (Christmas carols) Jakub Jan Ryba: Česká mše vánoční (Czech Christmas Mass) Narodil se Kristus Pán (The Lord Christ Was Born)

Tosca, The State Opera, Giacomo Puccini A gripping and passionate drama about love and jealousy set against a backdrop of political intrigue. The opera about the diva Tosca, her lover, the painter Cavaradossi, and the malicious police chief Baron Scarpia, set in 1800 in Italy during the time of Napoleon’s war against Austria, is one of the most popular operas worldwide.

The Secret, The National Theatre, Bedřich Smetana A clever libretto, lavish production and costumes in an opera that masterfully combines lyricism, humor, and dramatic tension. The Secret is the seventh-to-last opera by Bedřich Smetana, masterfully blending lyricism, humor, and dramatic tension. The story follows the fate of two feuding families. Witty libretto, magnificent music, rich staging, and costumes under the direction of Ondřej Havelka create a unique experience on the Czech Republic’s first stage.

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol, The National Theatre, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Enjoy the Christmas magic! Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker is one of the fixed stars of the classical repertoire of ballet ensembles. Since its premiere in 1892 it has undergone many changes in both the dramaturgical and choreographic conception, yet its popularity among children and adults alike has been constantly growing.

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol, The National Theatre, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Enjoy the Christmas magic! Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker is one of the fixed stars of the classical repertoire of ballet ensembles. Since its premiere in 1892 it has undergone many changes in both the dramaturgical and choreographic conception, yet its popularity among children and adults alike has been constantly growing.

La bohème, The State Opera, Giacomo Puccini A gripping story of young Parisian artists about love, friendship, and the fragility of life. Giacomo Puccini’s La bohème ranks among the most frequently staged operas worldwide.

Dido and Aeneas, The Estates Theatre, Henry Purcell A tragic story of love, fate, and loss in the magical world of Purcell's Baroque music. A gem of Baroque music, teeming with emotion and mystery. Dido and Aeneas, Henry Purcell’s best-known work, is an intimate and melancholic opera, retelling Virgil’s story of the Queen of Carthage and the mythical Trojan hero’s ill-fated love.

Dido and Aeneas, The Estates Theatre, Henry Purcell A tragic story of love, fate, and loss in the magical world of Purcell's Baroque music. A gem of Baroque music, teeming with emotion and mystery. Dido and Aeneas, Henry Purcell’s best-known work, is an intimate and melancholic opera, retelling Virgil’s story of the Queen of Carthage and the mythical Trojan hero’s ill-fated love.

Rusalka, The State Opera, Antonín Dvořák A magical and emotional work by Antonín Dvořák about love, sacrifice, and the human longing for happiness. Antonín Dvořák based his most beautiful opera on the fairy tale The Little Mermaid by the renowned Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen. Applying plot elements of the story, the Czech author Jaroslav Kvapil conceived one of the most poetic librettos there is.

Christmas concert of the Prague Philharmonic Children´s Choir, The Estates Theatre, The traditional pre-Christmas concerts by the Kühn Children’s Choir at the Estates Theatre feature a rich selection of well-known and lesser-known Czech songs and carols celebrating winter and Christmas. 11:00 am Performing: Preparatory Choir Groups AB, M and VS Choir Directors: Tereza Bystřická, Veronika Holcová 3:00 pm Performing: Preparatory Choir Groups A and AV, and the Concert Choir Choir Directors: Karolína Řepová, Barbora Härtingová, Petr Louženský 6:30 pm Performing: Preparatory Choir Groups MV and DSD Choir Director: Světlana Tvrzická

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol, The National Theatre, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Enjoy the Christmas magic! Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker is one of the fixed stars of the classical repertoire of ballet ensembles. Since its premiere in 1892 it has undergone many changes in both the dramaturgical and choreographic conception, yet its popularity among children and adults alike has been constantly growing.

Christmas concert of the Prague Philharmonic Children´s Choir, The Estates Theatre, The traditional pre-Christmas concerts by the Kühn Children’s Choir at the Estates Theatre feature a rich selection of well-known and lesser-known Czech songs and carols celebrating winter and Christmas. 11:00 am Performing: Preparatory Choir Groups AB, M and VS Choir Directors: Tereza Bystřická, Veronika Holcová 3:00 pm Performing: Preparatory Choir Groups A and AV, and the Concert Choir Choir Directors: Karolína Řepová, Barbora Härtingová, Petr Louženský 6:30 pm Performing: Preparatory Choir Groups MV and DSD Choir Director: Světlana Tvrzická

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol, The National Theatre, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Enjoy the Christmas magic! Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker is one of the fixed stars of the classical repertoire of ballet ensembles. Since its premiere in 1892 it has undergone many changes in both the dramaturgical and choreographic conception, yet its popularity among children and adults alike has been constantly growing.

La bohème, The State Opera, Giacomo Puccini A gripping story of young Parisian artists about love, friendship, and the fragility of life. Giacomo Puccini’s La bohème ranks among the most frequently staged operas worldwide.

Christmas concert of the Prague Philharmonic Children´s Choir, The Estates Theatre, The traditional pre-Christmas concerts by the Kühn Children’s Choir at the Estates Theatre feature a rich selection of well-known and lesser-known Czech songs and carols celebrating winter and Christmas. 11:00 am Performing: Preparatory Choir Groups AB, M and VS Choir Directors: Tereza Bystřická, Veronika Holcová 3:00 pm Performing: Preparatory Choir Groups A and AV, and the Concert Choir Choir Directors: Karolína Řepová, Barbora Härtingová, Petr Louženský 6:30 pm Performing: Preparatory Choir Groups MV and DSD Choir Director: Světlana Tvrzická

Opera is Fun!, The Estates Theatre, A cycle of entertainment and educational programmes for children and parents

Advent concerts, The National Theatre, Czech Philharmonic Children’s Choir National Theatre Orchestra Traditional concerts of Christmas music at the National Theatre. Programme: Pavel Josef Vejvanovský: Sonata in g minor for trumppet, organ and strings Jiří Teml: Gloria in excelsis Deo (Christmas carols) Jakub Jan Ryba: Česká mše vánoční (Czech Christmas Mass) Narodil se Kristus Pán (The Lord Christ Was Born)

Hänsel und Gretel, The State Opera, Engelbert Humperdinck A magical and thrilling fairy-tale opera full of adventure, danger, and bravery. Matěj Forman’s poetic adaptation of the feted opera by the German composer Engelbert Humperdinck, based on the Grimm brothers’ popular fairy tale.

Hänsel und Gretel, The State Opera, Engelbert Humperdinck A magical and thrilling fairy-tale opera full of adventure, danger, and bravery. Matěj Forman’s poetic adaptation of the feted opera by the German composer Engelbert Humperdinck, based on the Grimm brothers’ popular fairy tale.

Dido and Aeneas, The Estates Theatre, Henry Purcell A tragic story of love, fate, and loss in the magical world of Purcell's Baroque music. A gem of Baroque music, teeming with emotion and mystery. Dido and Aeneas, Henry Purcell’s best-known work, is an intimate and melancholic opera, retelling Virgil’s story of the Queen of Carthage and the mythical Trojan hero’s ill-fated love.

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol, The National Theatre, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Enjoy the Christmas magic! Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker is one of the fixed stars of the classical repertoire of ballet ensembles. Since its premiere in 1892 it has undergone many changes in both the dramaturgical and choreographic conception, yet its popularity among children and adults alike has been constantly growing.

Nabucco, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi Phenomenal choruses, virtuosic arias, and still-relevant themes of expansive war, the lust for power, betrayal, and passionate love. Phenomenal chorus scenes, extremely impassioned virtuoso arias, as well as the perennially topical themes of expansive war, lust for power, betrayal, life and death, are the reasons why it has always been a staple of opera houses’ repertoire.

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol, The National Theatre, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Enjoy the Christmas magic! Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker is one of the fixed stars of the classical repertoire of ballet ensembles. Since its premiere in 1892 it has undergone many changes in both the dramaturgical and choreographic conception, yet its popularity among children and adults alike has been constantly growing.

La traviata, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi A compelling opera about love, sacrifice, and societal pressure, one of Verdi’s most beloved works. Ranking among Verdi’s best-known, most romantic and most tragic operas, La traviata has held the mirror up to society and its hypocritical morals for some 170 years. The terminally ill courtesan Violetta Valéry realises that she must forgo her love for Alfredo Germont, a young man from a respectable family. After abandoning him, she dies in poverty, yet has kept dreaming of the happiness of true love.

Rusalka, The National Theatre, Antonín Dvořák A gem of Czech opera, a fairy-tale myth about the deepest desires and passions, brought to life by the directing duo SKUTR. A gem of Czech opera, a fairy tale/myth about the innermost desires, passions and insurmountable barriers between humans and natural elements, Rusalka is part of the global cultural heritage.

La bohème, The State Opera, Giacomo Puccini A gripping story of young Parisian artists about love, friendship, and the fragility of life. Giacomo Puccini’s La bohème ranks among the most frequently staged operas worldwide.

The Devil and Kate, The National Theatre, Antonín Dvořák A fairy-tale opera by Antonín Dvořák blending folk humor, fantasy, and musical brilliance in Adolf Born’s distinctive visual style. The theme of this charming fairy-tale opera is taken over from Božena Němcová's folk tale of the same name about the brazen and fearless Kate, the wily shepherd Jirka and the duped devil Marbuel.

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol at the State Opera, The State Opera, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Premiere performance: 6 January 2026 at the State Opera Christmas without Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker is hard to imagine. In the 2025/2026 season, the State Opera will present the beloved ballet The Nutcracker – A Christmas Story, directed and choreographed by Youri Vàmos, this time with new stage and costume design.

The Secret, The National Theatre, Bedřich Smetana A clever libretto, lavish production and costumes in an opera that masterfully combines lyricism, humor, and dramatic tension. The Secret is the seventh-to-last opera by Bedřich Smetana, masterfully blending lyricism, humor, and dramatic tension. The story follows the fate of two feuding families. Witty libretto, magnificent music, rich staging, and costumes under the direction of Ondřej Havelka create a unique experience on the Czech Republic’s first stage.

Christmas Concert, The Estates Theatre, Programme Jakub Jan Ryba - O Deus, ego amo te - A Lily Has Blossomed from a Rose - Beloved Little Nightingale Jan Valta Roráte, caeli, désuper (Advent cycle for solos, chorus and chamber accompaniment) - World premiere performance Intermission Jiří Pavlica Missa brevis pastoralis

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol at the State Opera, The State Opera, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Premiere performance: 6 January 2026 at the State Opera Christmas without Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker is hard to imagine. In the 2025/2026 season, the State Opera will present the beloved ballet The Nutcracker – A Christmas Story, directed and choreographed by Youri Vàmos, this time with new stage and costume design.

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol at the State Opera, The State Opera, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Premiere performance: 6 January 2026 at the State Opera Christmas without Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker is hard to imagine. In the 2025/2026 season, the State Opera will present the beloved ballet The Nutcracker – A Christmas Story, directed and choreographed by Youri Vàmos, this time with new stage and costume design.

Die Zauberflöte, The Estates Theatre, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart An adventurous battle of light and darkness in W. A. Mozart's magical work. The famed musical fairy tale about fidelity and wisdom, as it all played out in Mozart’s imagination.

Advent concerts, The National Theatre, Czech Philharmonic Children’s Choir National Theatre Orchestra Traditional concerts of Christmas music at the National Theatre. Programme: Pavel Josef Vejvanovský: Sonata in g minor for trumppet, organ and strings Jiří Teml: Gloria in excelsis Deo (Christmas carols) Jakub Jan Ryba: Česká mše vánoční (Czech Christmas Mass) Narodil se Kristus Pán (The Lord Christ Was Born)

The Bartered Bride, The National Theatre, Bedřich Smetana An extravagant opera full of irony, biting, sometimes even cynical humor, but also tenderness and simple joys of life. For over 150 years, The Bartered Bride has occupied the top position among Czech operas. Said to be now part of the Czech DNA, its popularity eclipses that of any other feted Bedřich Smetana opera. Yet at the time when it came into being, in the 1860s, The Bartered Bride was a rather audacious experiment.

Czech Christmas Mass, The State Opera, Opera

Czech Christmas Mass, The State Opera, Opera

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol, The National Theatre, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Enjoy the Christmas magic! Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker is one of the fixed stars of the classical repertoire of ballet ensembles. Since its premiere in 1892 it has undergone many changes in both the dramaturgical and choreographic conception, yet its popularity among children and adults alike has been constantly growing.

La bohème, The State Opera, Giacomo Puccini A gripping story of young Parisian artists about love, friendship, and the fragility of life. Giacomo Puccini’s La bohème ranks among the most frequently staged operas worldwide.

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol, The National Theatre, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Enjoy the Christmas magic! Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker is one of the fixed stars of the classical repertoire of ballet ensembles. Since its premiere in 1892 it has undergone many changes in both the dramaturgical and choreographic conception, yet its popularity among children and adults alike has been constantly growing.

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol, The National Theatre, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Enjoy the Christmas magic! Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker is one of the fixed stars of the classical repertoire of ballet ensembles. Since its premiere in 1892 it has undergone many changes in both the dramaturgical and choreographic conception, yet its popularity among children and adults alike has been constantly growing.

Hänsel und Gretel, The State Opera, Engelbert Humperdinck A magical and thrilling fairy-tale opera full of adventure, danger, and bravery. Matěj Forman’s poetic adaptation of the feted opera by the German composer Engelbert Humperdinck, based on the Grimm brothers’ popular fairy tale.

Chorea Bohemica, The Estates Theatre, Christmas carols and traditions (in Czech language)

Chorea Bohemica, The Estates Theatre, Christmas carols and traditions (in Czech language)

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol, The National Theatre, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Enjoy the Christmas magic! Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker is one of the fixed stars of the classical repertoire of ballet ensembles. Since its premiere in 1892 it has undergone many changes in both the dramaturgical and choreographic conception, yet its popularity among children and adults alike has been constantly growing.

La bohème, The State Opera, Giacomo Puccini A gripping story of young Parisian artists about love, friendship, and the fragility of life. Giacomo Puccini’s La bohème ranks among the most frequently staged operas worldwide.

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol, The National Theatre, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Enjoy the Christmas magic! Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker is one of the fixed stars of the classical repertoire of ballet ensembles. Since its premiere in 1892 it has undergone many changes in both the dramaturgical and choreographic conception, yet its popularity among children and adults alike has been constantly growing.

La traviata, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi A compelling opera about love, sacrifice, and societal pressure, one of Verdi’s most beloved works. Ranking among Verdi’s best-known, most romantic and most tragic operas, La traviata has held the mirror up to society and its hypocritical morals for some 170 years. The terminally ill courtesan Violetta Valéry realises that she must forgo her love for Alfredo Germont, a young man from a respectable family. After abandoning him, she dies in poverty, yet has kept dreaming of the happiness of true love.

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol at the State Opera, The State Opera, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Premiere performance: 6 January 2026 at the State Opera Christmas without Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker is hard to imagine. In the 2025/2026 season, the State Opera will present the beloved ballet The Nutcracker – A Christmas Story, directed and choreographed by Youri Vàmos, this time with new stage and costume design.

Rusalka, The National Theatre, Antonín Dvořák A gem of Czech opera, a fairy-tale myth about the deepest desires and passions, brought to life by the directing duo SKUTR. A gem of Czech opera, a fairy tale/myth about the innermost desires, passions and insurmountable barriers between humans and natural elements, Rusalka is part of the global cultural heritage.

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol at the State Opera, The State Opera, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Premiere performance: 6 January 2026 at the State Opera Christmas without Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker is hard to imagine. In the 2025/2026 season, the State Opera will present the beloved ballet The Nutcracker – A Christmas Story, directed and choreographed by Youri Vàmos, this time with new stage and costume design.

The Secret, The National Theatre, Bedřich Smetana A clever libretto, lavish production and costumes in an opera that masterfully combines lyricism, humor, and dramatic tension. The Secret is the seventh-to-last opera by Bedřich Smetana, masterfully blending lyricism, humor, and dramatic tension. The story follows the fate of two feuding families. Witty libretto, magnificent music, rich staging, and costumes under the direction of Ondřej Havelka create a unique experience on the Czech Republic’s first stage.

The Devil and Kate, The National Theatre, Antonín Dvořák A fairy-tale opera by Antonín Dvořák blending folk humor, fantasy, and musical brilliance in Adolf Born’s distinctive visual style. The theme of this charming fairy-tale opera is taken over from Božena Němcová's folk tale of the same name about the brazen and fearless Kate, the wily shepherd Jirka and the duped devil Marbuel.

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol at the State Opera, The State Opera, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Premiere performance: 6 January 2026 at the State Opera Christmas without Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker is hard to imagine. In the 2025/2026 season, the State Opera will present the beloved ballet The Nutcracker – A Christmas Story, directed and choreographed by Youri Vàmos, this time with new stage and costume design.

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol at the State Opera, The State Opera, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Premiere performance: 6 January 2026 at the State Opera Christmas without Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker is hard to imagine. In the 2025/2026 season, the State Opera will present the beloved ballet The Nutcracker – A Christmas Story, directed and choreographed by Youri Vàmos, this time with new stage and costume design.

The Devil and Kate, The National Theatre, Antonín Dvořák A fairy-tale opera by Antonín Dvořák blending folk humor, fantasy, and musical brilliance in Adolf Born’s distinctive visual style. The theme of this charming fairy-tale opera is taken over from Božena Němcová's folk tale of the same name about the brazen and fearless Kate, the wily shepherd Jirka and the duped devil Marbuel.

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol at the State Opera, The State Opera, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Premiere performance: 6 January 2026 at the State Opera Christmas without Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker is hard to imagine. In the 2025/2026 season, the State Opera will present the beloved ballet The Nutcracker – A Christmas Story, directed and choreographed by Youri Vàmos, this time with new stage and costume design.

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol at the State Opera, The State Opera, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Premiere performance: 6 January 2026 at the State Opera Christmas without Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker is hard to imagine. In the 2025/2026 season, the State Opera will present the beloved ballet The Nutcracker – A Christmas Story, directed and choreographed by Youri Vàmos, this time with new stage and costume design.

Die Zauberflöte, The Estates Theatre, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart An adventurous battle of light and darkness in W. A. Mozart's magical work. The famed musical fairy tale about fidelity and wisdom, as it all played out in Mozart’s imagination.

Il barbiere di Siviglia, The National Theatre, Gioachino Rossini A lively and entertaining comic opera full of intrigue, cleverness, and unforgettable arias. Rossini’s Il barbiere di Siviglia is one of the most acclaimed comic operas of all time. It is extremely popular owing to catchy melodies, as well as its being based on Beaumarchais’s brilliant play, the first of his comedies featuring the character of Figaro, a witty servant, and his master, Count Almaviva. Yet unlike in Mozart’s no less famous Le nozze di Figaro, with the two men getting embroiled in conflict, in Rossini’s setting they plot together to attain the count’s goal – winning the heart of the fair Rosina.

La bohème, The State Opera, Giacomo Puccini A gripping story of young Parisian artists about love, friendship, and the fragility of life. Giacomo Puccini’s La bohème ranks among the most frequently staged operas worldwide.

The Bartered Bride, The National Theatre, Bedřich Smetana An extravagant opera full of irony, biting, sometimes even cynical humor, but also tenderness and simple joys of life. For over 150 years, The Bartered Bride has occupied the top position among Czech operas. Said to be now part of the Czech DNA, its popularity eclipses that of any other feted Bedřich Smetana opera. Yet at the time when it came into being, in the 1860s, The Bartered Bride was a rather audacious experiment.

Hänsel und Gretel, The State Opera, Engelbert Humperdinck A magical and thrilling fairy-tale opera full of adventure, danger, and bravery. Matěj Forman’s poetic adaptation of the feted opera by the German composer Engelbert Humperdinck, based on the Grimm brothers’ popular fairy tale.

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol at the State Opera, The State Opera, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Premiere performance: 6 January 2026 at the State Opera Christmas without Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker is hard to imagine. In the 2025/2026 season, the State Opera will present the beloved ballet The Nutcracker – A Christmas Story, directed and choreographed by Youri Vàmos, this time with new stage and costume design.

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol at the State Opera, The State Opera, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Premiere performance: 6 January 2026 at the State Opera Christmas without Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker is hard to imagine. In the 2025/2026 season, the State Opera will present the beloved ballet The Nutcracker – A Christmas Story, directed and choreographed by Youri Vàmos, this time with new stage and costume design.

La bohème, The State Opera, Giacomo Puccini A gripping story of young Parisian artists about love, friendship, and the fragility of life. Giacomo Puccini’s La bohème ranks among the most frequently staged operas worldwide.

Rusalka, The National Theatre, Antonín Dvořák A gem of Czech opera, a fairy-tale myth about the deepest desires and passions, brought to life by the directing duo SKUTR. A gem of Czech opera, a fairy tale/myth about the innermost desires, passions and insurmountable barriers between humans and natural elements, Rusalka is part of the global cultural heritage.

Turandot, The National Theatre, Giacomo Puccini A grand and dramatic work about love, power, and bold decisions, set in an exotic setting. Giacomo Puccini’s final opera, Turandot, may be deemed to be the “last of the Mohicans” of the Golden Age of Italian Romantic opera. Puccini did not get bogged down in this tradition, but went on to boldly develop and enrich it with the flavours of the new artistic styles of symbolism and expresionism. However, what prevails in exotic and mysterious Turandot is Puccini’s masterful melodic invention in the spirit of the legacy of his great Italian opera predecessors.

The Secret, The National Theatre, Bedřich Smetana A clever libretto, lavish production and costumes in an opera that masterfully combines lyricism, humor, and dramatic tension. The Secret is the seventh-to-last opera by Bedřich Smetana, masterfully blending lyricism, humor, and dramatic tension. The story follows the fate of two feuding families. Witty libretto, magnificent music, rich staging, and costumes under the direction of Ondřej Havelka create a unique experience on the Czech Republic’s first stage.

The Devil and Kate, The National Theatre, Antonín Dvořák A fairy-tale opera by Antonín Dvořák blending folk humor, fantasy, and musical brilliance in Adolf Born’s distinctive visual style. The theme of this charming fairy-tale opera is taken over from Božena Němcová's folk tale of the same name about the brazen and fearless Kate, the wily shepherd Jirka and the duped devil Marbuel.

Platée, The State Opera, Jean-Philippe Rameau Comedy about an ugly nymph, enticed to believe that Jupiter, the king of the gods, has fallen in love with her. Come and see what a “Baroque” wedding has to offer.

La traviata, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi A compelling opera about love, sacrifice, and societal pressure, one of Verdi’s most beloved works. Ranking among Verdi’s best-known, most romantic and most tragic operas, La traviata has held the mirror up to society and its hypocritical morals for some 170 years. The terminally ill courtesan Violetta Valéry realises that she must forgo her love for Alfredo Germont, a young man from a respectable family. After abandoning him, she dies in poverty, yet has kept dreaming of the happiness of true love.

Platée, The State Opera, Jean-Philippe Rameau Comedy about an ugly nymph, enticed to believe that Jupiter, the king of the gods, has fallen in love with her. Come and see what a “Baroque” wedding has to offer.

Rusalka, The State Opera, Antonín Dvořák A magical and emotional work by Antonín Dvořák about love, sacrifice, and the human longing for happiness. Antonín Dvořák based his most beautiful opera on the fairy tale The Little Mermaid by the renowned Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen. Applying plot elements of the story, the Czech author Jaroslav Kvapil conceived one of the most poetic librettos there is.

Turandot, The National Theatre, Giacomo Puccini A grand and dramatic work about love, power, and bold decisions, set in an exotic setting. Giacomo Puccini’s final opera, Turandot, may be deemed to be the “last of the Mohicans” of the Golden Age of Italian Romantic opera. Puccini did not get bogged down in this tradition, but went on to boldly develop and enrich it with the flavours of the new artistic styles of symbolism and expresionism. However, what prevails in exotic and mysterious Turandot is Puccini’s masterful melodic invention in the spirit of the legacy of his great Italian opera predecessors.

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol at the State Opera, The State Opera, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Premiere performance: 6 January 2026 at the State Opera Christmas without Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker is hard to imagine. In the 2025/2026 season, the State Opera will present the beloved ballet The Nutcracker – A Christmas Story, directed and choreographed by Youri Vàmos, this time with new stage and costume design.

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol at the State Opera, The State Opera, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Premiere performance: 6 January 2026 at the State Opera Christmas without Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker is hard to imagine. In the 2025/2026 season, the State Opera will present the beloved ballet The Nutcracker – A Christmas Story, directed and choreographed by Youri Vàmos, this time with new stage and costume design.

The Bartered Bride, The National Theatre, Bedřich Smetana An extravagant opera full of irony, biting, sometimes even cynical humor, but also tenderness and simple joys of life. For over 150 years, The Bartered Bride has occupied the top position among Czech operas. Said to be now part of the Czech DNA, its popularity eclipses that of any other feted Bedřich Smetana opera. Yet at the time when it came into being, in the 1860s, The Bartered Bride was a rather audacious experiment.

The Nutcracker – A Christmas Carol at the State Opera, The State Opera, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Premiere performance: 6 January 2026 at the State Opera Christmas without Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker is hard to imagine. In the 2025/2026 season, the State Opera will present the beloved ballet The Nutcracker – A Christmas Story, directed and choreographed by Youri Vàmos, this time with new stage and costume design.

Carmen, The National Theatre, Georges Bizet A captivating story of a free-spirited beauty, a fatal passion, and the jealousy that leads to a tragic end. Bizet’s Carmen is a staple of the repertoire of the majority of opera houses worldwide. The opera is extremely popular owing to the music, abounding in torrential rhythms, engrossing melodies and bewitching songs of the beautiful Gypsy, as well as the overwhelming power of the passions depicted in the story.

Platée, The State Opera, Jean-Philippe Rameau Comedy about an ugly nymph, enticed to believe that Jupiter, the king of the gods, has fallen in love with her. Come and see what a “Baroque” wedding has to offer.

Coppélia, The State Opera, Enchanting ballet comedy about a living doll The mesmerising comic ballet in three acts for audiences young and old.

Turandot, The National Theatre, Giacomo Puccini A grand and dramatic work about love, power, and bold decisions, set in an exotic setting. Giacomo Puccini’s final opera, Turandot, may be deemed to be the “last of the Mohicans” of the Golden Age of Italian Romantic opera. Puccini did not get bogged down in this tradition, but went on to boldly develop and enrich it with the flavours of the new artistic styles of symbolism and expresionism. However, what prevails in exotic and mysterious Turandot is Puccini’s masterful melodic invention in the spirit of the legacy of his great Italian opera predecessors.

Coppélia, The State Opera, Enchanting ballet comedy about a living doll The mesmerising comic ballet in three acts for audiences young and old.

The Rake’s Progress, The Estates Theatre, Igor Stravinsky Premiere performances: 21 and 24 January 2027 at the Estates Theatre Igor Stravinsky’s neoclassical opera inspired by William Hogarth’s famous cycle of engravings. A modern variation on the Don Juan and Faust myths.

Rusalka, The National Theatre, Antonín Dvořák A gem of Czech opera, a fairy-tale myth about the deepest desires and passions, brought to life by the directing duo SKUTR. A gem of Czech opera, a fairy tale/myth about the innermost desires, passions and insurmountable barriers between humans and natural elements, Rusalka is part of the global cultural heritage.

La traviata, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi A compelling opera about love, sacrifice, and societal pressure, one of Verdi’s most beloved works. Ranking among Verdi’s best-known, most romantic and most tragic operas, La traviata has held the mirror up to society and its hypocritical morals for some 170 years. The terminally ill courtesan Violetta Valéry realises that she must forgo her love for Alfredo Germont, a young man from a respectable family. After abandoning him, she dies in poverty, yet has kept dreaming of the happiness of true love.

Coppélia, The State Opera, Enchanting ballet comedy about a living doll The mesmerising comic ballet in three acts for audiences young and old.

Coppélia, The State Opera, Enchanting ballet comedy about a living doll The mesmerising comic ballet in three acts for audiences young and old.

Turandot, The National Theatre, Giacomo Puccini A grand and dramatic work about love, power, and bold decisions, set in an exotic setting. Giacomo Puccini’s final opera, Turandot, may be deemed to be the “last of the Mohicans” of the Golden Age of Italian Romantic opera. Puccini did not get bogged down in this tradition, but went on to boldly develop and enrich it with the flavours of the new artistic styles of symbolism and expresionism. However, what prevails in exotic and mysterious Turandot is Puccini’s masterful melodic invention in the spirit of the legacy of his great Italian opera predecessors.

Jaroslav Ježek: Serious and Light-hearted, The Estates Theatre, Song recital Programme Introduction to the programme Jaroslav Ježek Sonata for Violin and Piano By Express Train ( Rychlíkem) Calendar ( Kalendář) Songs of the Rascal Pierrot intermission Songs by Voskovec and Werich - Dark Blue World - Dawn Is Breaking, Awake! - Heaven on Earth - David and Goliath - Bugatti Step - Life Is Just a Matter of Chance - The Three Policemen - Aesop and the Ant

La traviata, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi A compelling opera about love, sacrifice, and societal pressure, one of Verdi’s most beloved works. Ranking among Verdi’s best-known, most romantic and most tragic operas, La traviata has held the mirror up to society and its hypocritical morals for some 170 years. The terminally ill courtesan Violetta Valéry realises that she must forgo her love for Alfredo Germont, a young man from a respectable family. After abandoning him, she dies in poverty, yet has kept dreaming of the happiness of true love.

The Rake’s Progress, The Estates Theatre, Igor Stravinsky Premiere performances: 21 and 24 January 2027 at the Estates Theatre Igor Stravinsky’s neoclassical opera inspired by William Hogarth’s famous cycle of engravings. A modern variation on the Don Juan and Faust myths.

La traviata, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi A compelling opera about love, sacrifice, and societal pressure, one of Verdi’s most beloved works. Ranking among Verdi’s best-known, most romantic and most tragic operas, La traviata has held the mirror up to society and its hypocritical morals for some 170 years. The terminally ill courtesan Violetta Valéry realises that she must forgo her love for Alfredo Germont, a young man from a respectable family. After abandoning him, she dies in poverty, yet has kept dreaming of the happiness of true love.

Mozart’s Birthday 2027, The Estates Theatre, A traditional festive concert by the National Theatre celebrating the birth anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. At the Estates Theatre, a venue intrinsically linked to Mozart’s Prague legacy, performers gather each year to honour the composer’s extraordinary heritage through the timeless beauty of his music. Programme: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466 Intermission Davide penitente, K. 469, cantata for two sopranos, tenor, mixed choir and orchestra

Macbeth, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi A dark and intense opera about power, ambition, and fate, full of dramatic music and tragic conflicts. Rampant ambition, unbridled lust for power and mysterious oracles – these are the ingredients of the psychological opera-thriller and the first of the three unique creative unions between Giuseppe Verdi and William Shakespeare.

Coppélia, The State Opera, Enchanting ballet comedy about a living doll The mesmerising comic ballet in three acts for audiences young and old.

Opera is Fun!, The Estates Theatre, A cycle of entertainment and educational programmes for children and parents

Coppélia, The State Opera, Enchanting ballet comedy about a living doll The mesmerising comic ballet in three acts for audiences young and old.

The Rake’s Progress, The Estates Theatre, Igor Stravinsky Premiere performances: 21 and 24 January 2027 at the Estates Theatre Igor Stravinsky’s neoclassical opera inspired by William Hogarth’s famous cycle of engravings. A modern variation on the Don Juan and Faust myths.

Coppélia, The State Opera, Enchanting ballet comedy about a living doll The mesmerising comic ballet in three acts for audiences young and old.

Die Zauberflöte, The Estates Theatre, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart An adventurous battle of light and darkness in W. A. Mozart's magical work. The famed musical fairy tale about fidelity and wisdom, as it all played out in Mozart’s imagination.

Katya Kabanova, The National Theatre, Leoš Janáček An intense drama full of forbidden love, personal freedom, and fate within the depths of human passions. The opera Katya Kabanova, based on A. N. Ostrovsky’s drama The Storm, deeply impresses every perceptive viewer due to its immense emotionality and Janáček’s extraordinary empathy.

Jenůfa, The National Theatre, Leoš Janáček A gripping drama about mistrust, jealousy, the many forms of love, and the ability to forgive even the seemingly unforgivable. Jenůfa is the first classical stage work by Leoš Janáček, the globally renowned Czech opera composer.

Don Giovanni, The Estates Theatre, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart A masterful blend of comedy, tragedy, and passion in the story of the legendary seducer and his victims. If we were to name the works that connect Prague with the global music and theatre, the top position among them would undoubtedly be occupied by W. A. Mozart’s Don Giovanni.

The Rake’s Progress, The Estates Theatre, Igor Stravinsky Premiere performances: 21 and 24 January 2027 at the Estates Theatre Igor Stravinsky’s neoclassical opera inspired by William Hogarth’s famous cycle of engravings. A modern variation on the Don Juan and Faust myths.

Macbeth, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi A dark and intense opera about power, ambition, and fate, full of dramatic music and tragic conflicts. Rampant ambition, unbridled lust for power and mysterious oracles – these are the ingredients of the psychological opera-thriller and the first of the three unique creative unions between Giuseppe Verdi and William Shakespeare.

La traviata, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi A compelling opera about love, sacrifice, and societal pressure, one of Verdi’s most beloved works. Ranking among Verdi’s best-known, most romantic and most tragic operas, La traviata has held the mirror up to society and its hypocritical morals for some 170 years. The terminally ill courtesan Violetta Valéry realises that she must forgo her love for Alfredo Germont, a young man from a respectable family. After abandoning him, she dies in poverty, yet has kept dreaming of the happiness of true love.

Nabucco, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi Phenomenal choruses, virtuosic arias, and still-relevant themes of expansive war, the lust for power, betrayal, and passionate love. Phenomenal chorus scenes, extremely impassioned virtuoso arias, as well as the perennially topical themes of expansive war, lust for power, betrayal, life and death, are the reasons why it has always been a staple of opera houses’ repertoire.

Katya Kabanova, The National Theatre, Leoš Janáček An intense drama full of forbidden love, personal freedom, and fate within the depths of human passions. The opera Katya Kabanova, based on A. N. Ostrovsky’s drama The Storm, deeply impresses every perceptive viewer due to its immense emotionality and Janáček’s extraordinary empathy.

The Rake’s Progress, The Estates Theatre, Igor Stravinsky Premiere performances: 21 and 24 January 2027 at the Estates Theatre Igor Stravinsky’s neoclassical opera inspired by William Hogarth’s famous cycle of engravings. A modern variation on the Don Juan and Faust myths.

Macbeth, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi A dark and intense opera about power, ambition, and fate, full of dramatic music and tragic conflicts. Rampant ambition, unbridled lust for power and mysterious oracles – these are the ingredients of the psychological opera-thriller and the first of the three unique creative unions between Giuseppe Verdi and William Shakespeare.

The Bartered Bride, The National Theatre, Bedřich Smetana An extravagant opera full of irony, biting, sometimes even cynical humor, but also tenderness and simple joys of life. For over 150 years, The Bartered Bride has occupied the top position among Czech operas. Said to be now part of the Czech DNA, its popularity eclipses that of any other feted Bedřich Smetana opera. Yet at the time when it came into being, in the 1860s, The Bartered Bride was a rather audacious experiment.

Kafka: The Trial, The Estates Theatre, Experience the story of Josef K. The Italian choreographer and designer Mauro Bigonzetti’s Kafka: The Trial brings to the stage the dark world tormenting Josef K.

Il barbiere di Siviglia, The National Theatre, Gioachino Rossini A lively and entertaining comic opera full of intrigue, cleverness, and unforgettable arias. Rossini’s Il barbiere di Siviglia is one of the most acclaimed comic operas of all time. It is extremely popular owing to catchy melodies, as well as its being based on Beaumarchais’s brilliant play, the first of his comedies featuring the character of Figaro, a witty servant, and his master, Count Almaviva. Yet unlike in Mozart’s no less famous Le nozze di Figaro, with the two men getting embroiled in conflict, in Rossini’s setting they plot together to attain the count’s goal – winning the heart of the fair Rosina.

Rusalka, The State Opera, Antonín Dvořák A magical and emotional work by Antonín Dvořák about love, sacrifice, and the human longing for happiness. Antonín Dvořák based his most beautiful opera on the fairy tale The Little Mermaid by the renowned Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen. Applying plot elements of the story, the Czech author Jaroslav Kvapil conceived one of the most poetic librettos there is.

Turandot, The National Theatre, Giacomo Puccini A grand and dramatic work about love, power, and bold decisions, set in an exotic setting. Giacomo Puccini’s final opera, Turandot, may be deemed to be the “last of the Mohicans” of the Golden Age of Italian Romantic opera. Puccini did not get bogged down in this tradition, but went on to boldly develop and enrich it with the flavours of the new artistic styles of symbolism and expresionism. However, what prevails in exotic and mysterious Turandot is Puccini’s masterful melodic invention in the spirit of the legacy of his great Italian opera predecessors.

Song Recitals, The Estates Theatre, Song recital series The audience will be seated directly on the stage of the Estates Theatre. 13 February 2027, 11am, Estates Theatre: Songs from the Danub Singers: Barbora Perná, Michaela Zajmi, Csaba Kotlár Piano: Lucie Pirochová Programme Introduction to the programme Mikuláš Schneider-Trnavský: Písně (selection) Drobné kvety (1907) – Kukulienka kuká – Našiel som si v šírom poli Mikuláš Schneider-Trnavský: Slzy a úsměvy (1912) – Keď na deň zvoniť mali – Kukačka Mikuláš Schneider-Trnavský: Zo srdca (1920) – Mám ja kosu nakutu – Keby som bol vtáčkom Jan Kunc: Stala Kačenka u Dunaja, Op. 14 (selection) Ernst von Dohnanyi: Sechs Gedichte, Op. 14 (selection) Jan Kunc: Tři písně, Op. 26 Georges Enescu: Tři písně, Op. 4 7 chansons de Clément Marot, Op. 15 Zoltán Kodály: Pět písní, Op. 9 (selection)

Katya Kabanova, The National Theatre, Leoš Janáček An intense drama full of forbidden love, personal freedom, and fate within the depths of human passions. The opera Katya Kabanova, based on A. N. Ostrovsky’s drama The Storm, deeply impresses every perceptive viewer due to its immense emotionality and Janáček’s extraordinary empathy.

Kafka: The Trial, The Estates Theatre, Experience the story of Josef K. The Italian choreographer and designer Mauro Bigonzetti’s Kafka: The Trial brings to the stage the dark world tormenting Josef K.

Die Zauberflöte, The Estates Theatre, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart An adventurous battle of light and darkness in W. A. Mozart's magical work. The famed musical fairy tale about fidelity and wisdom, as it all played out in Mozart’s imagination.

Jenůfa, The National Theatre, Leoš Janáček A gripping drama about mistrust, jealousy, the many forms of love, and the ability to forgive even the seemingly unforgivable. Jenůfa is the first classical stage work by Leoš Janáček, the globally renowned Czech opera composer.

Macbeth, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi A dark and intense opera about power, ambition, and fate, full of dramatic music and tragic conflicts. Rampant ambition, unbridled lust for power and mysterious oracles – these are the ingredients of the psychological opera-thriller and the first of the three unique creative unions between Giuseppe Verdi and William Shakespeare.

Der Zwerg (The Dwarf), The State Opera, Alexander Zemlinsky Premiere performances: 18 and 21 February 2027 at the State Opera Alexander Zemlinsky’s one-acter Der Zwerg (The Dwarf), inspired by Oscar Wilde’s tale The Birthday of the Infanta, takes place at the Spanish court.

Karlštejn, The National Theatre, Vítězslav Novák Concert performance Libretto by Otokar Fischer based on the play of the same name by Jaroslav Vrchlický, A Night at Karlštejn The opera Karlštejn was composed during the turbulent years of the First World War. For the libretto, the composer chose Jaroslav Vrchlický’s successful comedy A Night at Karlštejn and commissioned Otokar Fischer to adapt it. The comic elements of the original play were toned down; instead, the figure of the wise and benevolent monarch Charles IV was brought to the forefront. As the composer noted: “The overall character of the work is serious, which Fischer emphasized by changing the lighthearted title A Night at Karlštejn to simply Karlštejn, framing it as a religious and political symbol of the Czech lands.” To underline the festive and patriotic tone of the opera, Novák incorporated musical quotes from the hymn Hospodine, pomiluj n y and the St. Wenceslas Chorale. Great emphasis is placed on the orchestra, whose rich instrumentation and extensive overtures to Acts II and III give the piece the character of a symphonic opera. Karlštejn, like all of Novák’s operatic works, is closely linked to the National Theatre, where it premiered on November 18, 1916—the anniversary of the theatre's opening—under the baton of conductor Karel Kovařovic. The opera was last performed nearly forty years ago, in 1986. This upcoming concert performance offers audiences a rare opportunity to discover this remarkable work, conducted by Robert Jindra, Musi

Platée, The State Opera, Jean-Philippe Rameau Comedy about an ugly nymph, enticed to believe that Jupiter, the king of the gods, has fallen in love with her. Come and see what a “Baroque” wedding has to offer.

Der Zwerg (The Dwarf), The State Opera, Alexander Zemlinsky Premiere performances: 18 and 21 February 2027 at the State Opera Alexander Zemlinsky’s one-acter Der Zwerg (The Dwarf), inspired by Oscar Wilde’s tale The Birthday of the Infanta, takes place at the Spanish court.

Don Giovanni, The Estates Theatre, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart A masterful blend of comedy, tragedy, and passion in the story of the legendary seducer and his victims. If we were to name the works that connect Prague with the global music and theatre, the top position among them would undoubtedly be occupied by W. A. Mozart’s Don Giovanni.

Die Zauberflöte, The Estates Theatre, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart An adventurous battle of light and darkness in W. A. Mozart's magical work. The famed musical fairy tale about fidelity and wisdom, as it all played out in Mozart’s imagination.

Nabucco, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi Phenomenal choruses, virtuosic arias, and still-relevant themes of expansive war, the lust for power, betrayal, and passionate love. Phenomenal chorus scenes, extremely impassioned virtuoso arias, as well as the perennially topical themes of expansive war, lust for power, betrayal, life and death, are the reasons why it has always been a staple of opera houses’ repertoire.

Don Giovanni, The Estates Theatre, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart A masterful blend of comedy, tragedy, and passion in the story of the legendary seducer and his victims. If we were to name the works that connect Prague with the global music and theatre, the top position among them would undoubtedly be occupied by W. A. Mozart’s Don Giovanni.

One of a Kind, The National Theatre, Premiere performances: 25 and 26 February 2027 at the National Theatre An exceptional work by Jiří Kylián presented on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

Der Zwerg (The Dwarf), The State Opera, Alexander Zemlinsky Premiere performances: 18 and 21 February 2027 at the State Opera Alexander Zemlinsky’s one-acter Der Zwerg (The Dwarf), inspired by Oscar Wilde’s tale The Birthday of the Infanta, takes place at the Spanish court.

Otello, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi Verdi's dramatic vision of Shakespeare's tragedy in music full of tension and emotion. Often referred to as the greatest Italian tragic opera, Otello combines Guiseppe Verdi’s brilliant music and William Shakespeare’s celebrated tragedy, as superbly adapted by the librettist Arrigo Boito.

One of a Kind, The National Theatre, Premiere performances: 25 and 26 February 2027 at the National Theatre An exceptional work by Jiří Kylián presented on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

Opera is Fun!, The Estates Theatre, A cycle of entertainment and educational programmes for children and parents

Rusalka, The State Opera, Antonín Dvořák A magical and emotional work by Antonín Dvořák about love, sacrifice, and the human longing for happiness. Antonín Dvořák based his most beautiful opera on the fairy tale The Little Mermaid by the renowned Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen. Applying plot elements of the story, the Czech author Jaroslav Kvapil conceived one of the most poetic librettos there is.

La traviata, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi A compelling opera about love, sacrifice, and societal pressure, one of Verdi’s most beloved works. Ranking among Verdi’s best-known, most romantic and most tragic operas, La traviata has held the mirror up to society and its hypocritical morals for some 170 years. The terminally ill courtesan Violetta Valéry realises that she must forgo her love for Alfredo Germont, a young man from a respectable family. After abandoning him, she dies in poverty, yet has kept dreaming of the happiness of true love.

One of a Kind, The National Theatre, Premiere performances: 25 and 26 February 2027 at the National Theatre An exceptional work by Jiří Kylián presented on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

Der Zwerg (The Dwarf), The State Opera, Alexander Zemlinsky Premiere performances: 18 and 21 February 2027 at the State Opera Alexander Zemlinsky’s one-acter Der Zwerg (The Dwarf), inspired by Oscar Wilde’s tale The Birthday of the Infanta, takes place at the Spanish court.

Der Zwerg (The Dwarf), The State Opera, Alexander Zemlinsky Premiere performances: 18 and 21 February 2027 at the State Opera Alexander Zemlinsky’s one-acter Der Zwerg (The Dwarf), inspired by Oscar Wilde’s tale The Birthday of the Infanta, takes place at the Spanish court.

The Bartered Bride, The National Theatre, Bedřich Smetana An extravagant opera full of irony, biting, sometimes even cynical humor, but also tenderness and simple joys of life. For over 150 years, The Bartered Bride has occupied the top position among Czech operas. Said to be now part of the Czech DNA, its popularity eclipses that of any other feted Bedřich Smetana opera. Yet at the time when it came into being, in the 1860s, The Bartered Bride was a rather audacious experiment.

Rusalka, The State Opera, Antonín Dvořák A magical and emotional work by Antonín Dvořák about love, sacrifice, and the human longing for happiness. Antonín Dvořák based his most beautiful opera on the fairy tale The Little Mermaid by the renowned Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen. Applying plot elements of the story, the Czech author Jaroslav Kvapil conceived one of the most poetic librettos there is.

One of a Kind, The National Theatre, Premiere performances: 25 and 26 February 2027 at the National Theatre An exceptional work by Jiří Kylián presented on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

Il barbiere di Siviglia, The National Theatre, Gioachino Rossini A lively and entertaining comic opera full of intrigue, cleverness, and unforgettable arias. Rossini’s Il barbiere di Siviglia is one of the most acclaimed comic operas of all time. It is extremely popular owing to catchy melodies, as well as its being based on Beaumarchais’s brilliant play, the first of his comedies featuring the character of Figaro, a witty servant, and his master, Count Almaviva. Yet unlike in Mozart’s no less famous Le nozze di Figaro, with the two men getting embroiled in conflict, in Rossini’s setting they plot together to attain the count’s goal – winning the heart of the fair Rosina.

Otello, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi Verdi's dramatic vision of Shakespeare's tragedy in music full of tension and emotion. Often referred to as the greatest Italian tragic opera, Otello combines Guiseppe Verdi’s brilliant music and William Shakespeare’s celebrated tragedy, as superbly adapted by the librettist Arrigo Boito.

La traviata, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi A compelling opera about love, sacrifice, and societal pressure, one of Verdi’s most beloved works. Ranking among Verdi’s best-known, most romantic and most tragic operas, La traviata has held the mirror up to society and its hypocritical morals for some 170 years. The terminally ill courtesan Violetta Valéry realises that she must forgo her love for Alfredo Germont, a young man from a respectable family. After abandoning him, she dies in poverty, yet has kept dreaming of the happiness of true love.

Jenůfa, The National Theatre, Leoš Janáček A gripping drama about mistrust, jealousy, the many forms of love, and the ability to forgive even the seemingly unforgivable. Jenůfa is the first classical stage work by Leoš Janáček, the globally renowned Czech opera composer.

Platée, The State Opera, Jean-Philippe Rameau Comedy about an ugly nymph, enticed to believe that Jupiter, the king of the gods, has fallen in love with her. Come and see what a “Baroque” wedding has to offer.

One of a Kind, The National Theatre, Premiere performances: 25 and 26 February 2027 at the National Theatre An exceptional work by Jiří Kylián presented on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

A Matinée marking the 203rd Anniversary of Bedřich Smetana’s Birth, The National Theatre, A traditional concert in honour of one of the major figures in the history of Czech music and the National Theatre alike. Programme: Speech: Dr. Olga Mojžíšová Bedřich Smetana: Trio in G minor for violin, cello and pia Dvě dvovy (The Two Widows) (selections from the opera) - Dobré jitro, drahá sestřenice! … Samostatně vládnu já - Mé dámy, prosím za odpuštění! … Aj, vizte lovce tam… Ubohý hoch! - Jedno přijmouti smím, ne dvoje! … Malá ty šelmičko… Zde jest milostivá paní, popis osoby!… Malá ty šelmičko… - Když zavítá máj - Není pochybností více… Rozhodnuto uzavřeno - Odcházejí spolu k radosti!… Ty, jenž dřímáš v poklidném hrobě… Již, aj, zmizeli!… Lásko, lásko… Aj, jaký to krásný den… Já, ach, jediná… - Nechť cokoliv mně zlobí v světě - Ha! Jaké to, ach, překvapení… O lásce mi šeptal sladce… To jsou přísahy ty svaté… Neblahá láska

Platée, The State Opera, Jean-Philippe Rameau Comedy about an ugly nymph, enticed to believe that Jupiter, the king of the gods, has fallen in love with her. Come and see what a “Baroque” wedding has to offer.

One of a Kind, The National Theatre, Premiere performances: 25 and 26 February 2027 at the National Theatre An exceptional work by Jiří Kylián presented on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

One of a Kind, The National Theatre, Premiere performances: 25 and 26 February 2027 at the National Theatre An exceptional work by Jiří Kylián presented on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

One of a Kind, The National Theatre, Premiere performances: 25 and 26 February 2027 at the National Theatre An exceptional work by Jiří Kylián presented on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

Carmen, The National Theatre, Georges Bizet A captivating story of a free-spirited beauty, a fatal passion, and the jealousy that leads to a tragic end. Bizet’s Carmen is a staple of the repertoire of the majority of opera houses worldwide. The opera is extremely popular owing to the music, abounding in torrential rhythms, engrossing melodies and bewitching songs of the beautiful Gypsy, as well as the overwhelming power of the passions depicted in the story.

Der Zwerg (The Dwarf), The State Opera, Alexander Zemlinsky Premiere performances: 18 and 21 February 2027 at the State Opera Alexander Zemlinsky’s one-acter Der Zwerg (The Dwarf), inspired by Oscar Wilde’s tale The Birthday of the Infanta, takes place at the Spanish court.

The Bartered Bride, The National Theatre, Bedřich Smetana An extravagant opera full of irony, biting, sometimes even cynical humor, but also tenderness and simple joys of life. For over 150 years, The Bartered Bride has occupied the top position among Czech operas. Said to be now part of the Czech DNA, its popularity eclipses that of any other feted Bedřich Smetana opera. Yet at the time when it came into being, in the 1860s, The Bartered Bride was a rather audacious experiment.

La traviata, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi A compelling opera about love, sacrifice, and societal pressure, one of Verdi’s most beloved works. Ranking among Verdi’s best-known, most romantic and most tragic operas, La traviata has held the mirror up to society and its hypocritical morals for some 170 years. The terminally ill courtesan Violetta Valéry realises that she must forgo her love for Alfredo Germont, a young man from a respectable family. After abandoning him, she dies in poverty, yet has kept dreaming of the happiness of true love.

Parsifal, The State Opera, Richard Wagner A mystical and spiritually moving work exploring the meaning of human life. Richard Wagner based his Parsifal, a “stage-consecration festival play”, on an epic poem about the knights of the Holy Grail, which he transformed into a mystical metaphor, influenced by Schopenhauer’s philosophy and Buddhism. The renowned stage director Andreas Homoki will create his first production of the opera in Prague, drawing inspiration from the local Kafka tradition.

Song Recitals, The National Theatre, Song recital series The audience will be seated directly on the stage of the Estates Theatre. 13 March 2027, 5pm, National Theatre: Bartók – Janáček Janíček: Martin Šrejma Zefka: Kateřina Jalovcová National Theatre Chorus members Piano: Martin Levický Programme Introduction to the programme Béla Bartók: Eight Hungarian Folksongs Leoš Janáček: In the Mists Leoš Janáček: The Diary of One Who Disappeared All recitals begin at 11am at the Estates Theatre, with the exception of Bartók – Janáček on 13 March, which begins at 5pm at the National Theatre.

Die Zauberflöte, The Estates Theatre, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart An adventurous battle of light and darkness in W. A. Mozart's magical work. The famed musical fairy tale about fidelity and wisdom, as it all played out in Mozart’s imagination.

Rusalka, The National Theatre, Antonín Dvořák A gem of Czech opera, a fairy-tale myth about the deepest desires and passions, brought to life by the directing duo SKUTR. A gem of Czech opera, a fairy tale/myth about the innermost desires, passions and insurmountable barriers between humans and natural elements, Rusalka is part of the global cultural heritage.

Otello, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi Verdi's dramatic vision of Shakespeare's tragedy in music full of tension and emotion. Often referred to as the greatest Italian tragic opera, Otello combines Guiseppe Verdi’s brilliant music and William Shakespeare’s celebrated tragedy, as superbly adapted by the librettist Arrigo Boito.

Liliom, The State Opera, A ballet drama about love, guilt, and redemption. Ballet Liliom presents an emotional story about the fragility of human relationships, set in the vibrant atmosphere of American amusement parks, with music by Michel Legrand that combines classical and jazz tones.

Don Giovanni, The Estates Theatre, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart A masterful blend of comedy, tragedy, and passion in the story of the legendary seducer and his victims. If we were to name the works that connect Prague with the global music and theatre, the top position among them would undoubtedly be occupied by W. A. Mozart’s Don Giovanni.

Opera is Fun!, The Estates Theatre, A cycle of entertainment and educational programmes for children and parents

Liliom, The State Opera, A ballet drama about love, guilt, and redemption. Ballet Liliom presents an emotional story about the fragility of human relationships, set in the vibrant atmosphere of American amusement parks, with music by Michel Legrand that combines classical and jazz tones.

Die Zauberflöte, The Estates Theatre, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart An adventurous battle of light and darkness in W. A. Mozart's magical work. The famed musical fairy tale about fidelity and wisdom, as it all played out in Mozart’s imagination.

Liliom, The State Opera, A ballet drama about love, guilt, and redemption. Ballet Liliom presents an emotional story about the fragility of human relationships, set in the vibrant atmosphere of American amusement parks, with music by Michel Legrand that combines classical and jazz tones.

The Devil and Kate, The National Theatre, Antonín Dvořák A fairy-tale opera by Antonín Dvořák blending folk humor, fantasy, and musical brilliance in Adolf Born’s distinctive visual style. The theme of this charming fairy-tale opera is taken over from Božena Němcová's folk tale of the same name about the brazen and fearless Kate, the wily shepherd Jirka and the duped devil Marbuel.

The Sun, the Moon and the Wind, The Estates Theatre, Ballet Fairytale Suitable for children and grown-ups alike, the production, employing multiple, state-of-the-art media, abounds in humour and magic, shedding light on many an adult’s dream.

Der Zwerg (The Dwarf), The State Opera, Alexander Zemlinsky Premiere performances: 18 and 21 February 2027 at the State Opera Alexander Zemlinsky’s one-acter Der Zwerg (The Dwarf), inspired by Oscar Wilde’s tale The Birthday of the Infanta, takes place at the Spanish court.

Don Giovanni, The Estates Theatre, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart A masterful blend of comedy, tragedy, and passion in the story of the legendary seducer and his victims. If we were to name the works that connect Prague with the global music and theatre, the top position among them would undoubtedly be occupied by W. A. Mozart’s Don Giovanni.

The Sun, the Moon and the Wind, The Estates Theatre, Ballet Fairytale Suitable for children and grown-ups alike, the production, employing multiple, state-of-the-art media, abounds in humour and magic, shedding light on many an adult’s dream.

Parsifal, The State Opera, Richard Wagner A mystical and spiritually moving work exploring the meaning of human life. Richard Wagner based his Parsifal, a “stage-consecration festival play”, on an epic poem about the knights of the Holy Grail, which he transformed into a mystical metaphor, influenced by Schopenhauer’s philosophy and Buddhism. The renowned stage director Andreas Homoki will create his first production of the opera in Prague, drawing inspiration from the local Kafka tradition.

The Sun, the Moon and the Wind, The Estates Theatre, Ballet Fairytale Suitable for children and grown-ups alike, the production, employing multiple, state-of-the-art media, abounds in humour and magic, shedding light on many an adult’s dream.

The Sun, the Moon and the Wind, The Estates Theatre, Ballet Fairytale Suitable for children and grown-ups alike, the production, employing multiple, state-of-the-art media, abounds in humour and magic, shedding light on many an adult’s dream.

The Sun, the Moon and the Wind, The Estates Theatre, Ballet Fairytale Suitable for children and grown-ups alike, the production, employing multiple, state-of-the-art media, abounds in humour and magic, shedding light on many an adult’s dream.

Rusalka, The State Opera, Antonín Dvořák A magical and emotional work by Antonín Dvořák about love, sacrifice, and the human longing for happiness. Antonín Dvořák based his most beautiful opera on the fairy tale The Little Mermaid by the renowned Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen. Applying plot elements of the story, the Czech author Jaroslav Kvapil conceived one of the most poetic librettos there is.

Tosca, The State Opera, Giacomo Puccini A gripping and passionate drama about love and jealousy set against a backdrop of political intrigue. The opera about the diva Tosca, her lover, the painter Cavaradossi, and the malicious police chief Baron Scarpia, set in 1800 in Italy during the time of Napoleon’s war against Austria, is one of the most popular operas worldwide.

The Bartered Bride, The National Theatre, Bedřich Smetana An extravagant opera full of irony, biting, sometimes even cynical humor, but also tenderness and simple joys of life. For over 150 years, The Bartered Bride has occupied the top position among Czech operas. Said to be now part of the Czech DNA, its popularity eclipses that of any other feted Bedřich Smetana opera. Yet at the time when it came into being, in the 1860s, The Bartered Bride was a rather audacious experiment.

Don Giovanni, The Estates Theatre, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart A masterful blend of comedy, tragedy, and passion in the story of the legendary seducer and his victims. If we were to name the works that connect Prague with the global music and theatre, the top position among them would undoubtedly be occupied by W. A. Mozart’s Don Giovanni.

Der Zwerg (The Dwarf), The State Opera, Alexander Zemlinsky Premiere performances: 18 and 21 February 2027 at the State Opera Alexander Zemlinsky’s one-acter Der Zwerg (The Dwarf), inspired by Oscar Wilde’s tale The Birthday of the Infanta, takes place at the Spanish court.

La bohème, The State Opera, Giacomo Puccini A gripping story of young Parisian artists about love, friendship, and the fragility of life. Giacomo Puccini’s La bohème ranks among the most frequently staged operas worldwide.

Tosca, The State Opera, Giacomo Puccini A gripping and passionate drama about love and jealousy set against a backdrop of political intrigue. The opera about the diva Tosca, her lover, the painter Cavaradossi, and the malicious police chief Baron Scarpia, set in 1800 in Italy during the time of Napoleon’s war against Austria, is one of the most popular operas worldwide.

The Devil’s Wall, The National Theatre, Bedřich Smetana Premiere performances: 1 and 4 April 2027 at the National Theatre Bedřich Smetana’s last completed opera tells a romantic story with comic elements.

La bohème, The State Opera, Giacomo Puccini A gripping story of young Parisian artists about love, friendship, and the fragility of life. Giacomo Puccini’s La bohème ranks among the most frequently staged operas worldwide.

Parsifal, The State Opera, Richard Wagner A mystical and spiritually moving work exploring the meaning of human life. Richard Wagner based his Parsifal, a “stage-consecration festival play”, on an epic poem about the knights of the Holy Grail, which he transformed into a mystical metaphor, influenced by Schopenhauer’s philosophy and Buddhism. The renowned stage director Andreas Homoki will create his first production of the opera in Prague, drawing inspiration from the local Kafka tradition.

The Devil’s Wall, The National Theatre, Bedřich Smetana Premiere performances: 1 and 4 April 2027 at the National Theatre Bedřich Smetana’s last completed opera tells a romantic story with comic elements.

Tosca, The State Opera, Giacomo Puccini A gripping and passionate drama about love and jealousy set against a backdrop of political intrigue. The opera about the diva Tosca, her lover, the painter Cavaradossi, and the malicious police chief Baron Scarpia, set in 1800 in Italy during the time of Napoleon’s war against Austria, is one of the most popular operas worldwide.

Carousel, The National Theatre, Václav Trojan A playful and lively story full of joy, humor, and the lightness of being. Václav Trojan’s Carousel, an opera for children young and old on libretto by Marie Charousová–Gardavská, takes the audience on dreamy trips to the world of film and exotic lands, promising fantastic adventure.

The Sun, the Moon and the Wind, The Estates Theatre, Ballet Fairytale Suitable for children and grown-ups alike, the production, employing multiple, state-of-the-art media, abounds in humour and magic, shedding light on many an adult’s dream.

The Sun, the Moon and the Wind, The Estates Theatre, Ballet Fairytale Suitable for children and grown-ups alike, the production, employing multiple, state-of-the-art media, abounds in humour and magic, shedding light on many an adult’s dream.

The Devil’s Wall, The National Theatre, Bedřich Smetana Premiere performances: 1 and 4 April 2027 at the National Theatre Bedřich Smetana’s last completed opera tells a romantic story with comic elements.

Die Zauberflöte, The Estates Theatre, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart An adventurous battle of light and darkness in W. A. Mozart's magical work. The famed musical fairy tale about fidelity and wisdom, as it all played out in Mozart’s imagination.

Rusalka, The National Theatre, Antonín Dvořák A gem of Czech opera, a fairy-tale myth about the deepest desires and passions, brought to life by the directing duo SKUTR. A gem of Czech opera, a fairy tale/myth about the innermost desires, passions and insurmountable barriers between humans and natural elements, Rusalka is part of the global cultural heritage.

Die Zauberflöte, The Estates Theatre, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart An adventurous battle of light and darkness in W. A. Mozart's magical work. The famed musical fairy tale about fidelity and wisdom, as it all played out in Mozart’s imagination.

Scheherazade, The National Theatre, Mauro Bigonzetti's ballet based on the story of The Arabian Nights The renowned Italian choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti created Scheherazade for the Czech National Ballet, in tandem with Carlo Cerri, his long-term collaborator. Based on the famous Middle Eastern story, the full-length ballet features a mesmerising, diverse dance idiom, and overwhelming visual dimensions.

Scheherazade, The National Theatre, Mauro Bigonzetti's ballet based on the story of The Arabian Nights The renowned Italian choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti created Scheherazade for the Czech National Ballet, in tandem with Carlo Cerri, his long-term collaborator. Based on the famous Middle Eastern story, the full-length ballet features a mesmerising, diverse dance idiom, and overwhelming visual dimensions.

Scheherazade, The National Theatre, Mauro Bigonzetti's ballet based on the story of The Arabian Nights The renowned Italian choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti created Scheherazade for the Czech National Ballet, in tandem with Carlo Cerri, his long-term collaborator. Based on the famous Middle Eastern story, the full-length ballet features a mesmerising, diverse dance idiom, and overwhelming visual dimensions.

Scheherazade, The National Theatre, Mauro Bigonzetti's ballet based on the story of The Arabian Nights The renowned Italian choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti created Scheherazade for the Czech National Ballet, in tandem with Carlo Cerri, his long-term collaborator. Based on the famous Middle Eastern story, the full-length ballet features a mesmerising, diverse dance idiom, and overwhelming visual dimensions.

La bohème, The State Opera, Giacomo Puccini A gripping story of young Parisian artists about love, friendship, and the fragility of life. Giacomo Puccini’s La bohème ranks among the most frequently staged operas worldwide.

Nabucco, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi Phenomenal choruses, virtuosic arias, and still-relevant themes of expansive war, the lust for power, betrayal, and passionate love. Phenomenal chorus scenes, extremely impassioned virtuoso arias, as well as the perennially topical themes of expansive war, lust for power, betrayal, life and death, are the reasons why it has always been a staple of opera houses’ repertoire.

Scheherazade, The National Theatre, Mauro Bigonzetti's ballet based on the story of The Arabian Nights The renowned Italian choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti created Scheherazade for the Czech National Ballet, in tandem with Carlo Cerri, his long-term collaborator. Based on the famous Middle Eastern story, the full-length ballet features a mesmerising, diverse dance idiom, and overwhelming visual dimensions.

La bohème, The State Opera, Giacomo Puccini A gripping story of young Parisian artists about love, friendship, and the fragility of life. Giacomo Puccini’s La bohème ranks among the most frequently staged operas worldwide.

The Devil’s Wall, The National Theatre, Bedřich Smetana Premiere performances: 1 and 4 April 2027 at the National Theatre Bedřich Smetana’s last completed opera tells a romantic story with comic elements.

Carmen, The National Theatre, Georges Bizet A captivating story of a free-spirited beauty, a fatal passion, and the jealousy that leads to a tragic end. Bizet’s Carmen is a staple of the repertoire of the majority of opera houses worldwide. The opera is extremely popular owing to the music, abounding in torrential rhythms, engrossing melodies and bewitching songs of the beautiful Gypsy, as well as the overwhelming power of the passions depicted in the story.

Der Freischütz (The Marksman), The State Opera, Carl Maria von Weber Premiere performances: 22 and 25 April 2027 at the State Opera Inspired by the German Gespensterbuch, Carl Maria von Weber’s Der Freischütz is one of the earliest and most famous Romantic operas.

Scheherazade, The National Theatre, Mauro Bigonzetti's ballet based on the story of The Arabian Nights The renowned Italian choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti created Scheherazade for the Czech National Ballet, in tandem with Carlo Cerri, his long-term collaborator. Based on the famous Middle Eastern story, the full-length ballet features a mesmerising, diverse dance idiom, and overwhelming visual dimensions.

Carousel, The National Theatre, Václav Trojan A playful and lively story full of joy, humor, and the lightness of being. Václav Trojan’s Carousel, an opera for children young and old on libretto by Marie Charousová–Gardavská, takes the audience on dreamy trips to the world of film and exotic lands, promising fantastic adventure.

Carousel, The National Theatre, Václav Trojan A playful and lively story full of joy, humor, and the lightness of being. Václav Trojan’s Carousel, an opera for children young and old on libretto by Marie Charousová–Gardavská, takes the audience on dreamy trips to the world of film and exotic lands, promising fantastic adventure.

Der Freischütz (The Marksman), The State Opera, Carl Maria von Weber Premiere performances: 22 and 25 April 2027 at the State Opera Inspired by the German Gespensterbuch, Carl Maria von Weber’s Der Freischütz is one of the earliest and most famous Romantic operas.

Nabucco, The State Opera, Giuseppe Verdi Phenomenal choruses, virtuosic arias, and still-relevant themes of expansive war, the lust for power, betrayal, and passionate love. Phenomenal chorus scenes, extremely impassioned virtuoso arias, as well as the perennially topical themes of expansive war, lust for power, betrayal, life and death, are the reasons why it has always been a staple of opera houses’ repertoire.

Le nozze di Figaro, The Estates Theatre, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Mozart's comic opera full of intrigue, wit, and unexpected revelations. Just how much can happen on a wedding day? Mozart’s opera buffa Le nozze di Figaro returned to the Estates Theatre in Barbora Horáková Joly’s unorthodox adaptation.

Avant-Garde, The National Theatre, Three choreographic perspectives on contemporary ballet. The production is made up of three works by contemporary creators, two of which will receive their world premieres.

Der Freischütz (The Marksman), The State Opera, Carl Maria von Weber Premiere performances: 22 and 25 April 2027 at the State Opera Inspired by the German Gespensterbuch, Carl Maria von Weber’s Der Freischütz is one of the earliest and most famous Romantic operas.

Avant-Garde, The National Theatre, Three choreographic perspectives on contemporary ballet. The production is made up of three works by contemporary creators, two of which will receive their world premieres.

Pagliacci / Cavalleria rusticana, The State Opera, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Pietro Mascagni The most famous Italian operatic stories about passionate love and deadly jealousy. Two famous Italian operas depicting dramatic stories of passionate love and fatal jealousy staged at the State Opera, a production featuring engrossing chorus scenes, forcible arias and Mascagni’s celebrated Intermezzo.

The Devil’s Wall, The National Theatre, Bedřich Smetana Premiere performances: 1 and 4 April 2027 at the National Theatre Bedřich Smetana’s last completed opera tells a romantic story with comic elements.

Carmen, The National Theatre, Georges Bizet A captivating story of a free-spirited beauty, a fatal passion, and the jealousy that leads to a tragic end. Bizet’s Carmen is a staple of the repertoire of the majority of opera houses worldwide. The opera is extremely popular owing to the music, abounding in torrential rhythms, engrossing melodies and bewitching songs of the beautiful Gypsy, as well as the overwhelming power of the passions depicted in the story.

Liliom, The State Opera, A ballet drama about love, guilt, and redemption. Ballet Liliom presents an emotional story about the fragility of human relationships, set in the vibrant atmosphere of American amusement parks, with music by Michel Legrand that combines classical and jazz tones.

Pagliacci / Cavalleria rusticana, The State Opera, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Pietro Mascagni The most famous Italian operatic stories about passionate love and deadly jealousy. Two famous Italian operas depicting dramatic stories of passionate love and fatal jealousy staged at the State Opera, a production featuring engrossing chorus scenes, forcible arias and Mascagni’s celebrated Intermezzo.

Le nozze di Figaro, The Estates Theatre, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Mozart's comic opera full of intrigue, wit, and unexpected revelations. Just how much can happen on a wedding day? Mozart’s opera buffa Le nozze di Figaro returned to the Estates Theatre in Barbora Horáková Joly’s unorthodox adaptation.

Le nozze di Figaro, The Estates Theatre, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Mozart's comic opera full of intrigue, wit, and unexpected revelations. Just how much can happen on a wedding day? Mozart’s opera buffa Le nozze di Figaro returned to the Estates Theatre in Barbora Horáková Joly’s unorthodox adaptation.

Liliom, The State Opera, A ballet drama about love, guilt, and redemption. Ballet Liliom presents an emotional story about the fragility of human relationships, set in the vibrant atmosphere of American amusement parks, with music by Michel Legrand that combines classical and jazz tones.

Liliom, The State Opera, A ballet drama about love, guilt, and redemption. Ballet Liliom presents an emotional story about the fragility of human relationships, set in the vibrant atmosphere of American amusement parks, with music by Michel Legrand that combines classical and jazz tones.

Carousel, The National Theatre, Václav Trojan A playful and lively story full of joy, humor, and the lightness of being. Václav Trojan’s Carousel, an opera for children young and old on libretto by Marie Charousová–Gardavská, takes the audience on dreamy trips to the world of film and exotic lands, promising fantastic adventure.

Der Freischütz (The Marksman), The State Opera, Carl Maria von Weber Premiere performances: 22 and 25 April 2027 at the State Opera Inspired by the German Gespensterbuch, Carl Maria von Weber’s Der Freischütz is one of the earliest and most famous Romantic operas.

Salome, The National Theatre, Richard Strauss Premiere performances: 27 and 30 May 2027 at the National Theatre Richard Strauss’s celebrated opera based on Oscar Wilde’s drama transforms the biblical story of Salome into a work of extreme emotional intensity, sensuality and expressive power — a score that remains provocative and gripping more than a century after its premiere.

The Devil’s Wall, The National Theatre, Bedřich Smetana Premiere performances: 1 and 4 April 2027 at the National Theatre Bedřich Smetana’s last completed opera tells a romantic story with comic elements.

Salome, The National Theatre, Richard Strauss Premiere performances: 27 and 30 May 2027 at the National Theatre Richard Strauss’s celebrated opera based on Oscar Wilde’s drama transforms the biblical story of Salome into a work of extreme emotional intensity, sensuality and expressive power — a score that remains provocative and gripping more than a century after its premiere.

Giselle, The State Opera, Premiere performances: 3 and 4 June 2027, at the State Opera A quintessentially Romantic ballet, Giselle is a masterpiece of the classical performance canon.

Giselle, The State Opera, Premiere performances: 3 and 4 June 2027, at the State Opera A quintessentially Romantic ballet, Giselle is a masterpiece of the classical performance canon.

Carousel, The National Theatre, Václav Trojan A playful and lively story full of joy, humor, and the lightness of being. Václav Trojan’s Carousel, an opera for children young and old on libretto by Marie Charousová–Gardavská, takes the audience on dreamy trips to the world of film and exotic lands, promising fantastic adventure.

Giselle, The State Opera, Premiere performances: 3 and 4 June 2027, at the State Opera A quintessentially Romantic ballet, Giselle is a masterpiece of the classical performance canon.

Giselle, The State Opera, Premiere performances: 3 and 4 June 2027, at the State Opera A quintessentially Romantic ballet, Giselle is a masterpiece of the classical performance canon.

Salome, The National Theatre, Richard Strauss Premiere performances: 27 and 30 May 2027 at the National Theatre Richard Strauss’s celebrated opera based on Oscar Wilde’s drama transforms the biblical story of Salome into a work of extreme emotional intensity, sensuality and expressive power — a score that remains provocative and gripping more than a century after its premiere.

Giselle, The State Opera, Premiere performances: 3 and 4 June 2027, at the State Opera A quintessentially Romantic ballet, Giselle is a masterpiece of the classical performance canon.

Libuše, The National Theatre, Bedřich Smetana An impressive opera that connects Czech legends with the spirit of national pride. Smetana’s Libuše occupies a truly special position in Czech opera and culture as a whole. It is directly connected with our ancestors’ endeavour to restore Czech statehood and independence. It was written for the inauguration of the National Theatre in Prague, a dreamt-of artistic institution, which foreshadowed the later foundation of the Czechoslovak Republic itself. Paraphrasing an old Czech fable of Princess Libuše, in his opera Smetana does not only extol the nation’s bygone glory, he primarily accentuates an absolutely timeless ideal that today may appear as virtually unattainable – the affability, modesty, wisdom and unanimity of the representatives of a nation, and society for that matter.

Salome, The National Theatre, Richard Strauss Premiere performances: 27 and 30 May 2027 at the National Theatre Richard Strauss’s celebrated opera based on Oscar Wilde’s drama transforms the biblical story of Salome into a work of extreme emotional intensity, sensuality and expressive power — a score that remains provocative and gripping more than a century after its premiere.

Pagliacci / Cavalleria rusticana, The State Opera, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Pietro Mascagni The most famous Italian operatic stories about passionate love and deadly jealousy. Two famous Italian operas depicting dramatic stories of passionate love and fatal jealousy staged at the State Opera, a production featuring engrossing chorus scenes, forcible arias and Mascagni’s celebrated Intermezzo.

The Devil’s Wall, The National Theatre, Bedřich Smetana Premiere performances: 1 and 4 April 2027 at the National Theatre Bedřich Smetana’s last completed opera tells a romantic story with comic elements.

Giselle, The State Opera, Premiere performances: 3 and 4 June 2027, at the State Opera A quintessentially Romantic ballet, Giselle is a masterpiece of the classical performance canon.

Onegin, The National Theatre, John Cranko’s ballet based on Alexander Pushkin’s novel. The Czech National Ballet has reincorporated into its repertoire Onegin, a true gem among narrative ballets, as choreographed by John Cranko, a major 20th-century dance figure and illustrious storyteller. The piece is another addition to the influential artist’s works the company has performed in recent years (Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet).

Onegin, The National Theatre, John Cranko’s ballet based on Alexander Pushkin’s novel. The Czech National Ballet has reincorporated into its repertoire Onegin, a true gem among narrative ballets, as choreographed by John Cranko, a major 20th-century dance figure and illustrious storyteller. The piece is another addition to the influential artist’s works the company has performed in recent years (Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet).

Der Freischütz (The Marksman), The State Opera, Carl Maria von Weber Premiere performances: 22 and 25 April 2027 at the State Opera Inspired by the German Gespensterbuch, Carl Maria von Weber’s Der Freischütz is one of the earliest and most famous Romantic operas.

Onegin, The National Theatre, John Cranko’s ballet based on Alexander Pushkin’s novel. The Czech National Ballet has reincorporated into its repertoire Onegin, a true gem among narrative ballets, as choreographed by John Cranko, a major 20th-century dance figure and illustrious storyteller. The piece is another addition to the influential artist’s works the company has performed in recent years (Swan Lake, Romeo and Juliet).

Giselle, The State Opera, Premiere performances: 3 and 4 June 2027, at the State Opera A quintessentially Romantic ballet, Giselle is a masterpiece of the classical performance canon.

The Devil’s Wall, The National Theatre, Bedřich Smetana Premiere performances: 1 and 4 April 2027 at the National Theatre Bedřich Smetana’s last completed opera tells a romantic story with comic elements.

Giselle, The State Opera, Premiere performances: 3 and 4 June 2027, at the State Opera A quintessentially Romantic ballet, Giselle is a masterpiece of the classical performance canon.

The Bartered Bride, The National Theatre, Bedřich Smetana An extravagant opera full of irony, biting, sometimes even cynical humor, but also tenderness and simple joys of life. For over 150 years, The Bartered Bride has occupied the top position among Czech operas. Said to be now part of the Czech DNA, its popularity eclipses that of any other feted Bedřich Smetana opera. Yet at the time when it came into being, in the 1860s, The Bartered Bride was a rather audacious experiment.

SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, The State Opera, Stephen Sondheim, Hugh Wheeler A Musical thriller Premiere performances: 24 and 27 September 2026 at the State Opera The State Opera has embarked upon a most extraordinary project: it will stage Stephen Sondheim’s legendary 1979 Broadway musical SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, based on Hugh Wheeler’s book.

SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, The State Opera, Stephen Sondheim, Hugh Wheeler A Musical thriller Premiere performances: 24 and 27 September 2026 at the State Opera The State Opera has embarked upon a most extraordinary project: it will stage Stephen Sondheim’s legendary 1979 Broadway musical SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, based on Hugh Wheeler’s book.

Giselle, The State Opera, Premiere performances: 3 and 4 June 2027, at the State Opera A quintessentially Romantic ballet, Giselle is a masterpiece of the classical performance canon.

Giselle, The State Opera, Premiere performances: 3 and 4 June 2027, at the State Opera A quintessentially Romantic ballet, Giselle is a masterpiece of the classical performance canon.