Cycles | Vienna State Opera

Are you particularly interested in a certain composer? Have you never been to the opera and would like to immerse yourself in this world? Would you like to give the gift of opera or ballet? Do you love chamber music, solo concerts or ballet?

Then a cycle is the right choice for you!

With one of our cycles, you receive an exquisite selection of three to ten performances - with an included discount of up to 10% compared to the standard price. You can book a maximum of four seats within a cycle.
Unlike our subscriptions, cycles are only valid for one season and are not automatically extended.

In addition, we are pleased to send you the monthly magazine of the Vienna State Opera, Opernring 2, as well as the magazine Bühne free of charge.

New productions

Among the most sought-after performances are the series of premiere productions dedicated to new scenic and musical aspects of key works of music theater.

Great voices

At the now traditional solo concerts, you will experience internationally renowned singers not in the usual opera productions, but with special song and aria programs.

Ring 1 & 2

The Ring cycle is a musical marathon that takes the audience on a journey through mythology and human drama. The opera, composed by Richard Wagner, is a total work of art.

Golden cycle

An unmissable experience for opera connoisseurs. A cycle that brings together important works and the most sought-after performers on the music scene.

To get started

Certain works enjoy worldwide popularity thanks to their captivating plots, ingenious music and catchy melodies. They appeal to opera professionals and are also suitable for beginners.

Comic Opera

Humorous productions and rousing musical interpretations transport the audience into a world full of comedy, satire and lively characters.

French operas

This cycle offers a selection of special masterpieces from the impressive breadth of the French opera repertoire: Carmen, Faust and Dialogues des Carmélites by Francis Poulenc.

Slavic operas

A cross-section of the Slavic repertoire with different narrative forms: the tragic fate of a mermaid, a love drama and the story of the mysterious recipe for eternal life.

Fairy tales & myths

In this cycle, we tell the story of the blind Iolanta, take you on a journey to the new Magic Flute, meet the Flying Dutchman, and travel back to antiquity with Kallirhoe and Chaireas.

Chamber music

On ten Saturdays, members of the Vienna Philharmonic present selected chamber music programs in the Gustav Mahler Hall.

Verdi

Central works by the Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi combined in a cycle. You will gain a comprehensive insight into the composer's musical oeuvre and significance.

Da Ponte

The joint operas by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Lorenzo Da Ponte are among the rare exceptions of a congenial artistic collaboration. All three evenings are combined in this cycle.

Mozart

Mozart's operas are among the mainstays and crown jewels of the Vienna State Opera's repertoire. This cycle includes "La Clemenza di Tito", "The Magic Flute" and "The Abduction".

Premieres

A Greek love story, three visions for contemporary ballet and versatile American dance languages: Alessandra Ferris' first season as ballet director promises a diverse program.

Diversity

Whether multi-part or narrative ballet - the art form of dance invites a wide variety of explorations and forms of performance. Immerse yourself in the wonderful diversity of ballet!

Family

From a boy who doesn't want to grow up to a humorous dance spectacle to the "perfect introduction to the art of ballet": the family cycle invites you to dream and be enchanted.

Title heroines

Famous women, strong characters, tragic fates. Accompany our title heroines on their journeys and watch four ballets with extraordinary female characters.

Gift

Across the repertoire of the Vienna State Ballet with three extraordinary productions - the ideal gift for anyone who wants to experience ballet in its myriad colors.

Ballet cycles can only be booked online in categories 1-4. For all other price categories, please contact us in person or by telephone.

Our general cycle conditions apply.

Ring

The Ring cycle is a musical marathon that takes the audience on a journey through mythology and human drama. This monumental opera saga, composed by Richard Wagner, combines breathtaking music, a captivating plot and impressive stage sets to create an unforgettable work of art.

To Begin With

Certain works enjoy worldwide popularity due to their captivating storylines, their ingenious music or the recognition value of catchy melodies. These pieces appeal to opera professionals, but are also particularly suitable for those who are at the beginning of their journey through the infinite cosmos of opera.

New Productions

The series of premiere productions are undoubtedly among the most sought-after performances for audiences. Attention is focused equally on the scenic and musical reinterpretations of key works of music theater literature.

Golden Cycle

An unmissable experience for opera connoisseurs: a cycle that brings together important works and the most sought-after performers on the music scene.

Grand Voices

At the now traditional soloist concerts, you can experience internationally renowned singers - not as usual in opera productions, but in concert with specially compiled song and aria programs.

Chamber Music

On ten Saturdays, members of the Vienna Philharmonic present selected chamber music programs in the Gustav Mahler Hall. Seating is free in this cycle.

Family

Opera knows no age - yet the performances in the family cycle promise a particularly entertaining and exciting opera experience, especially for young opera fans. All performances are evening performances.

Puccini

Central works of opera history united in the Puccini cycle. The Zeffirelli production of "La Bohème", which has become a classic, and the audience favorite "Tosca" are paired with the new production of "Turandot" from 2023 and "Madama Butterfly" from 2020.

Strauss

From "Der Rosenkavalier", staged by Otto Schenk, to the sensational new production of "Salome" from 2022. Timeless classics that provide an overview of Richard Strauss' multifaceted oeuvre.

Wagner

Hardly any other opera house in the world can offer such a large part of Richard Wagner's oeuvre in one season as the Haus am Ring. In addition to the Ring cycles, the Wagner cycle presents three other central works by this exceptional composer.

Premieres

A modern narrative ballet based on Shakespeare, a moving dance theater with singing, world premieres and timeless classics: with the premiere cycle, you will be among the first to see the new productions of the Vienna State Ballet.

All upcoming dates of this cycle can be found here.

Drama

The disunion of friendly kings, a world plunged into chaos because death abdicates, a terminally ill courtesan who experiences love, or a world theater about contemporary man.

All upcoming dates of this cycle can be found here.

Modern classics

Whether in multi-part or narrative ballets - contemporary explorations of dance as an art form offer extraordinary visual experiences. Immerse yourself in the wonderful diversity of ballet!

All upcoming dates of this cycle can be found here.

Gift

Across the repertoire of the Vienna State Ballet with three multi-part productions - the ideal gift for anyone who wants to experience ballet in its many colors.

All upcoming dates of this cycle can be found here.