Opera Festivals in St. Margarethen
Monumental opera at the Roman quarry
Fans of opulent performances have been flocking to these Opera Festivals in St. Margarethen since 1996. The festivals take place each year in July and August against the unique natural backdrop of the Roman quarry which was listed as a World Heritage Site in 2001.
The Roman quarry in St. Margarethen is one of the oldest stone quarries in Europe. This magnificent open-air stage welcomes thousands of opera fans each year and has been created in part of the Roman quarry.
The Opera Festivals in St. Margarethen – a natural and cultural experience
The perfect infrastructure for a modern festival has been created thanks to financial input from the Esterházy private foundation. Special attention has been paid to carefully integrating the structure into the unique natural landscape: visitors can enjoy the Oriental flair of the Roman quarry’s high walls and the vast expanse of the area where the opera performances are held.
Opera Festivals in St. Margarethen in the Burgenland
Over the past few years, the Opera Festivals in St. Margarethen have continually impressed with their large-scale opera performances at the Roman quarry in St. Margarethen. After a short break in 2018, the Festivals will start over again. Find out about the current schedule and prices for summer 2019 at http://www.arenaria.at as well as http://www.esterhazy.at
You can find information about the latest events here.
2018: Concerts
- Tom Jones: June 26th 2018 - 8:00pm
- Sting: June 27th 2018 - 8:00pm
- Kraftwerk - 3D: July 22nd 2018 - 8:30pm
- Jack Johnson: July 24th 2018 - 7:00pm
2019: Opera in St. Margarethen: the magic flute
The 2019 Opera in the Quarry season will feature one of WolfgangA. Mozart’s most popular operas: “The Magic Flute”. The premiere ison July 10th on one of Europe’s most impressive open-air stages atSt. Margarethen Quarry. The quarry’s rugged rocky landscapeprovides a breathtaking backdrop for Mozart’s masterpiece.
Staged in german language
Premiere: July 10th 2019
Starts: 8.30pm / Doors open: 6.30pm
Duration: approx. 3,5 hours (incl. intermission)
Preview 2021:
The passion of Jesus Christ in St. Margarethen at the main stage from June to August 2021 http://www.passio.at
Tosca was in 2015
and Konstantin Wecker 2014
and Carlos Santana 2013
Simply Red was in 2016:
The open-air stage in the Roman quarry is within easy reach by car: there is plenty of free parking available on the festival site. The performances are held in any weather: make sure you bring warm clothing and waterproofs.
The team at the 'Das Schmidt' hotel are happy to help you purchase tickets for the cultural events, of course also for the Seefestspiele Mörbisch. Stay at the 4-star independent hotel 'Das Schmidt' in Moerbisch by Lake Neusiedl and savour the unique atmosphere of the Opera Festivals in St. Margarethen. Send a non-binding holiday enquiry now.
