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Marla the mayfly has only one day to live. And she wants to discover and learn as much about the world as possible! She sets off on a journey and meets a variety of insects along the way: a beautiful...

At night, a fisherman thinks of the nightingale’s song, which makes him forget everything else. When the nightingale appears, it enchants him with its singing. That same night, an imperial delegation is on...

It is fair day in Bohemia; the entire village is drinking and celebrating merrily – except Marie, who remains sad. Because of old family ties, her father insists that she marries a man she does not know. The...

It all starts with a bet. Prodded by the experienced Don Alfonso, Ferrando and Guglielmo want to test the fidelity of their fiancées Dorabella and Fiordiligi. So the two young men fake a call-up to war...

A Japanese girl, a great love, and a promise that rests on fragile ground from the very beginning. Cio-Cio-San, known as Butterfly, marries the American naval officer Pinkerton. But while he regards the...

The composer Hans Werner Henze traveled to Cuba ten years after the end of the revolution. He met composers, writers, and artists, performed one of his own works with the Havana Symphony Orchestra, and was...

Welcome to the GRAND HOTEL OF FEELINGS!

The hotel director is delighted by every feeling that checks in. Because the more different emotions we have as guests, the more exciting it is at the Grand Hotel. But...

The programme for the Bühnen Köln Opening Festival has finally been announced! You can now find all information about the opening weekend on the Bühnen Köln website. Tickets for the Neustart Concert on Sunday...

This format offers a playful introduction to opera: improvising, experimenting, and reflecting – no prior experience required. Each session focuses on a different work and gradually explores the themes and...

From Grade 8 Onwards

At a time when democratic values are increasingly under pressure, Oper Köln will become a vibrant laboratory for political participation for one week. We invite school classes not only to...

Step into the roles of the opera’s characters before the performance and act out the story of the opera in just 30 minutes – that’s our WHOOSH!

After the performance, stay for a “Chat at the Edge of the Stage”...

What does it feel like to sing on an opera stage? What does an opera singer do when they are not performing? And how does someone become an opera singer in the first place?

You can ask our ensemble members...

This format offers a playful introduction to opera: improvising, experimenting, and reflecting – no prior experience required. Each session focuses on a different work and gradually explores the themes and...

Cologne’s celebrated rock band Kasalla is launching an extraordinary musical project: NIT ESU LAUT 2027. Known for their high-energy performances and lyrics in the Cologne dialect, the band is now focusing on...

This format offers a playful introduction to opera: improvising, experimenting, and reflecting – no prior experience required. Each session focuses on a different work and gradually explores the themes and...

When SING HALLELUJA! resounds at Oper Köln during the Advent season, Christmas is just around the corner. The Kölner Jugendchor St. Stephan traditionally creates a festive atmosphere with infectious energy.

Th...

Our Music Theatre Labs invite participants to actively explore theatre-making and music-making. Inspired by two productions from the season programme, these workshops offer the opportunity to gain hands-on...

Discover the fascinating world behind the scenes at Oper Köln as a family. During our guided tours, we open doors to spaces normally hidden from the public and offer insights into the day-to-day life of a...

The revival of the long-lost Berlin operetta Eine Frau von Format by Michael Krasznay-Krausz from 1927 at the Staatenhaus was a resounding success. In the Cologne production by Christian von Götz, the...