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The Fountain of Bakhchisarai at the Opera House for the first time
A tale of love, jealousy, and lost happiness is brought to life by the Hungarian National Ballet in their autumn performances of The Fountain of Bakhchisarai. Based on Alexander Pushkin’s poem and set to music by Boris Asafyev, the ballet is performed at the Opera House for the first time after featuring in the programme of the Erkel Theatre for more than seven decades. The ten performances run from 29 October to 15 November 2026. The company presents Rostislav Zakharov’s choreography in a staging by Daria Pavlenko, former prima ballerina of the Mariinsky Ballet in St Petersburg.Oct. 20, 2026, 3:29 p.m. -
The Hungarian State Opera commemorates 1956 with works by Zoltán Kodály
The Hungarian State Opera’s 1956/70 – Kodály Gala Concert presents a selection of Zoltán Kodály’s emblematic works. The programme on 10 October features Psalmus Hungaricus and Háry János Suite as well as the ballet music from the stage work also known as Dragon Dance, first performed a century ago. The concert also provides the occasion for the ceremonial presentation of the European Heritage Award / Europa Nostra Award at the Opera House, which was awarded for the comprehensive restoration of the Ybl Palace.Oct. 8, 2026, 4:40 p.m. -
Tosca up close – Puccini’s masterpiece in the Opera IC Audiophile Series
Love, jealousy, political terror and murder – Puccini’s Tosca, one of the composer’s most gripping operas, takes on a special, highly detailed sonic dimension at the Hungarian State Opera as part of the Opera IC Audiophile series. Zsuzsanna Ádám takes on the title role on 15, 25 and 28 October, while Csilla Boros performs it on 10 and 18 November, joined by leading soloists and under the baton of two outstanding conductors, István Dénes and Cornelius Meister.Oct. 7, 2026, 3:24 p.m.
2026/27 season
