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- Ceren UnalMay 26, 2018open air live streaming of the shows inside! come at least 40 minutes early to find a seat, and enjoy:) check online to see if they will stream. the screen is on the side where the metro station is.
- Gezen GörenSeptember 6, 2015if you visit Vienna and you like art and music.. this is a must-do.. i visited a Mozart concert (cheapest ticket price around 50 euro, but surely worth it)
- Jerry HongMarch 25, 2013Buy standing tickets for 3 or 4 euros. Rick Steves says to stand in line 80 mins before the show. Everyone knows that now, so you should stand 120 mins before the show to guarantee a ticket.Upvoted 2 weeks ago
- Shaileshwori SharmaNovember 15, 2015Standing tickets for 3-4 euros. Better to sit in line early (5-5:30 pm). Check in jackets/bags for free.Do research the shows: we felt Elektra could have been done better but the music was phenomenal.
- Ioannis PapapetrouJanuary 10, 2015Great building with beautiful shows time to time...You should book online to be sure or you can risk last minute to find a good seat very cheap just outside the main entrance...
- Antonio FigueiredoAugust 9, 2014Amazing concerts and absolutely beautiful theater. Going to Vienna, make sure you go there, you will love the concerts and will delighted with the environment.
- SozoDecember 15, 2018🎼🎭 Wien Opera is a must! TIP: Go 1h before at the side entrance to get your 3€ or 4€ stand ticket. Really deserves the waiting line!
- Flo B.January 29, 2016Mutlaka gidilmeli! Ucuz bilet icin sıraya girdiginizde sakın sıradan ayrilmayin. Harika bir deneyim. // Is a must in Vienna. Dont leave the queue for cheap ticket. Definitely a wonderful experience!
- Alyssa GuoDecember 31, 2013Go for a guided tour in the afternoon. You may get lucky and get to see the stage from the back.
- EdelynNovember 29, 2015World famous place. Dress up smartly and look the part eventhough you only have the cheap(er) ticket. 35eur ticket in halbmitte gallerie is good value, could see all of the stage clearly.
- Aysen ÇağlıApril 14, 2018Atmosphere is sophististicated! It is quite an experience.If you are visiting vienna you really should save time for to see a show here🖤
- Barbara ReisJanuary 20, 2015Very beautiful building, worth a visit. The tickets get sold out fast, so buy in advance. Standing tickets start to be sold 1h30min before the oper, the line gets really big.
- AdityaMay 16, 2016The 4 euro standing ticket queue begins about 1.5-2 hours before the show. Place is not reserved until you tie the scarves at the stands. So run to the stands once you get the tickets.
- Kaleigh NeubergerApril 26, 2013You can get standing tickets the day of the show for about €3 or €4. Definitely worth waiting a couple hours! The theatre is gorgeous. We saw a ballet and it was stunning!
- Biletiniz yok diye üzülmeyin.Temsilden 1.5 saat once gelip ayakta bileti alabilirsiniz 3 euroya/If you come here before 1 hour of performance, it is possible to buy a ticket for standing just 3 euros.
- Travel + LeisureApril 28, 2014General manager Dominique Meyer produces a repertoire of world-class opera at the Staatsoper. Visit the main hall to see restored 19th-century frescoes before having a cocktail in the grand Tea Salon.
- SSKJanuary 26, 2019Showcasing always the best shows. I am stunned that you can get loge seats for €16. A steal! If you’re brave, standing tickets for €5-6.
- Julia KryvomazJanuary 3, 2018One of the most beautiful operas I have ever seen. Opera concerts are must see at least once. In the new year period shows live concerts on the screen outside
- Bernard OtesanyaOctober 2, 2019Fantastic atmosphere . We saw Love potion Opera here . It’s a bit pricey but it is best enjoyed getting seats about 10-12 rows from the stage
- If tickets are too expensive, don't be sad. fast every day are open translations in front of opera. Bring a blanket and enjoy.
- Bogdana BMay 13, 2019Impressive building, great acoustics and opulent but classy interior! A must if in Vienna.
- Carolina PortellaMay 31, 2018U can pay only 5 euros and watch an opera or a ballet on stand part. Better pay a litlle more and sit.
- Darleny LopezJanuary 11, 2016One of the most beautiful places in Vienna. And the history behind it is simply amazing
- Anton KlinkSeptember 19, 2015Wonderful architecture and interior design. Check it out even if you don't have a ticket to the opera.
- Ghazal NkzSeptember 4, 2017Make sure to take the one hour tour to see all around this amazing building
- Ash MenonSeptember 13, 2015The interior is amazing! Be sure to check the position of your seats, especially among the side balconies. The view varies in quality.
- Kat BersenevaNovember 27, 2012Performances are breathtaking, music, singers, dancers are marvellous. Even if you aren't so in with opera take a tour inside, the building itself has a spirit!
- One of the leading opera houses in Europe with top singers, directors and the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra. Attractive prices for stance area!
- I recommend the tour through the opera - goes for about 45 minutes - thus doable. It's quite interesting to see the backstage area which is three times as large as the opera guest area...
- Dmitry GoJanuary 9, 2019What’s good: The performance itself was excellent. Go if you can. Don’t get scared by the language, there are subtitles provided on an individual screen in a number of languages.
- Karin ChiuDecember 20, 2012Amazing experience. Just be sure to arrive on time, or you will only be allowed in at intermission and have to view the first act from a TV screen.
- AnthiNovember 8, 2013In the interval of the opera you should drink a glass of sparkling wine and have a couple bites of salmon and prawn delis or pralines! This place is unique!
- AnaïsSeptember 23, 2016Amazing place to see! Bonus: you can watch an opera every Saturday night outside of the Opera
- SmS KApril 1, 2018There is big screen outside of the opera house which broadcast live opera! You can watch by sitting before the screen
- Sophie BakalarJanuary 22, 2015One of the highlights of Vienna. Just don't get a seat in the back of a box...you won't be able to see ANYTHING
- ViennaInfoNovember 4, 2014The Vienna State Opera used to be called the “sunken box”. Find out why it was called this and other interesting things about the Vienna State Opera and 150 years of the Ringstrasse here: Read more
- Amy RobinsonNovember 3, 2013Despite getting there an hour early, people were there before and reserved leaning space with a scarf. I would suggest doing that otherwise it's a slightly uncomfortable couple of hours.
- SelinkoApril 23, 2018Very beautiful both inside and outside and watching a performance amplifies the beauty 😄 Highly recommended 🖒
- Сергей СеребрянскийJuly 10, 2013Don't buy tickets to second row in boxes. You'll see 50% of the stage (standing). Better watch the perfomance on the big screen outdoors for free
- Sandra CarrilloNovember 10, 2012Buy standing tickets for 3 euros 60 min. before the performance. At one of its sides there is a banner "standing area". There are re-sellers at the door that chargex3 the ticket value, beware!
- Roy ChenDecember 12, 2016Try standing room but if it's a weekend or famous in any way, get there well 2-2.5 hours before.
- Marie SteinthalerJuly 7, 2015Usually closed over the summer. Reopens in September. One of the most famous opera houses in the world, and the one with the most variety.
- Cosmic GirlJanuary 11, 2016Amazing experience! Tosca starring Roberto Alagna was perfect! Enjoyed every minute of it!
- You can obtain student tickets from 10-14€ for any unsold seat. So when you go for taking a standing ticket, ask first the worker there if there are student tickets available for that performance. ;)
- Evren AkgülOctober 17, 2015One of the world's most famous opera houses. Tickets are expensive. Booking earlier online is recommended.
- Anton KlinkSeptember 21, 2015Guided tour in English starts at 14:30 and costs 3.50 for students. Highly recommended!
- Anabel GarcíaSeptember 1, 2015Vienna musicians are amazing, great place for concerts and Mozart heritage is everywhere, love it!
- Emiliano ViscarraSeptember 16, 2016Standing area only cost 3€. You have to wait in line to get a place but it's totally worth it.