Zurich Opera House

The multi-award-winning Zürich Opera House enchants Switzerland’s culture-loving audiences with its stunning opera and dance productions.

Situated in the iconic Sechseläutenplatz, the opera house stands as one of Zürich's most famous landmarks. The opera house is home to Ballett Zürich, Opernhaus Zürich, and Philharmonia Zürich, earning international acclaim for its diverse and exceptional performances. From fresh choreographies by Christian Spuck and Cathy Marston to innovative interpretations of classic operas like ''Lucia di Lammermoor'' and ''Werther,'' Zürich Opera House consistently delivers visually captivating and high-caliber productions.

Full Performances

Christian Spuck’s production has been celebrated in Zurich, but also performances given by the Ballett Zürich in Tel Aviv, Bogotá and Stuttgart.

Romeo und Julia

Dance

Alban Berg’s “Wozzeck” depicts the everyday life of soldiers and the townspeople of a rural German-speaking town.

Wozzeck

Philharmonia Zürich

Opera

Christian Spuck brought one of Verdi’s key works to the stage with Messa da Requiem

Stepping into the Unknown

Documentary

A loose adaptation of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s epistolary novel “The Sorrows of Young Werther”, composed by Jules Massenet.

Werther

Philharmonia Zürich

Opera

Vincenzo Bellini’s frequently overlooked gem “I Capuleti e i Montecchi,” tells the account of the last 24 hours in Romeo and Juliet’s lives.

I Capuleti e i Montecchi

Philharmonia Zürich

Opera

Under the direction of Andreas Homoki, this new production of Nabucco features a first-class cast.

Nabucco

Opera