Benefactor+

As a Benefactor+ you enjoy many benefits that apply to both the Vienna Opera Ball and the normal operation of the Vienna State Opera.

If you are interested in this membership level, please contact our Circle of Friends office directly.

10.000 € (plus VAT) per membership/season

• Right of first refusal for a premium or double stage box for the Vienna Opera Ball (limited number)

This Opera Ball benefit is valid starting the day after the ball. An active membership for the season of the respective ball is required.

• Guaranteed allocation of 4 purchase tickets for each opera and ballet premiere of the season if ordered before the start of regular sales for the respective performance
• Exclusive online pre-sale right for a total of 14 purchase tickets for opera repertoire performances for the entire season
• Right to purchase tickets for the Exclusive Circle of Friends Cycle from the season presentation until the beginning of the season
• Preferential allocation of additional purchase tickets according to availability
• Exclusive special ticket offers for selected performances at the Vienna State Opera and NEST
• Access to a reserved ticket contingent for premieres and all other performances at NEST (max. 3 tickets per premiere/performance, while stocks last, up to 4 weeks before the premiere/performance)
• Extended payment deadline for orders up to 2 weeks before the performance (except Opera Ball)

• Invitation to various events with the management of the Vienna State Opera, the Vienna State Ballet and artists
• Invitation to premiere events
• Invitation to backstage tours
• Invitation to numerous events organized by the Official Circle of Friends, including opera studio events, outreach
• Quota of free entry tickets for selected events at the State Opera and NEST
• Invitation to rehearsal visits for revivals and chorus rehearsals

• Use of the emperor's tea room for the interval on up to 2 evenings per season
• On request: mention on the website of the Vienna State Opera (Official Circle of Friends section)
• Free delivery of the season brochures of the Vienna State Opera and NEST
• Free delivery of the monthly magazine "Opernring 2" and the cultural magazine "BÜHNE"
• Free program booklet for every premiere performance at the Vienna State Opera and NEST
• Personal support for ticket reservations
• VIP FEDORA ticket service and special events
• 10% discount at "Hamtil & Söhne in the Vienna State Opera" (excluding books and vouchers)

Benefactor+ make a 100% sponsorship contribution (excluding donations). With regard to possible deductibility from operating expenses, please refer to margin no. 1643 of the Income Tax Guidelines 2000.