The Vienna State Opera at the 2026 Film Festival on Rathausplatz

At the film festival on Rathausplatz, you can enjoy a selection of opera and ballet performances on the big screen.

Celebration of Dance

This year's ballet gala is dedicated to the legendary choreographer Frederich Ashton

Sinthia Liz receives Förderpreis

On Monday, June 22, 2026, Sinthia Liz was awarded this year’s Förderpreis from the Friends of the Vienna State Ballet Cercle.

Among the Feathers, or: Who's the Bird Catcher Here?

We confronted Michael Nagl with Papageno from "The Magic Flute"

On Tour Through Austria's Federal States with "Elektrische Fische"

What defines home? “Elektrische Fische” tells a story of arrival, belonging, and new connections

Expertise, Passion & Love

Lorenzo Viotti returns to the Vienna State Opera with “Il trittico”

Performance is everything

Director Barrie Kosky on his production of "Così fan tutte" at the Vienna State Opera

Dance Movies

On June 14 at 13:00, the Vienna State Ballet will present the ballet gala “Links in Chain” at the Filmcasino

Dances for the Future

The Youth Company performs "Strauss 2225" at the Royal Ballet London's Next Generation Festival

An opera experience for young people

More than 2,000 young people under the age of 27 celebrated Georges Bizet’s classic opera "Carmen"

Memories of a theater enthusiast

On June 7, stage designer Günther Schneider-Siemssen would have celebrated his 100th birthday. A conversation with his youngest son, the composer and…