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. Find out about the current schedule and prices at http://www.arenaria.at as well as http://www.esterhazy.at
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Opera in St. Margarethen: TOSCA von Giacomo Puccini
A story of love, jealousy, violence and intrigue meets breathtaking sounds: with Giacomo Puccini's Melodramma Tosca, one of the world's most popular operas returns to the St. Margarethen quarry, Europe's most beautiful open-air stage, in 2026. In Rome around 1800, the singer Floria Tosca and the painter Mario Cavaradossi fall madly in love, but the unscrupulous police chief Scarpia has his sights set on their happiness and does everything he can to manipulate Tosca in order to win her over. When Cavaradossi offers refuge to the wanted political prisoner Angelotti, Scarpia exploits his power and gives Tosca a choice: either she swears her eternal love for him or he will see to the end of Cavaradossi's life. Will Tosca and her lover be able to overcome the shadows of fate?
Giacomo Puccini provides a musical rollercoaster of emotions - from Tosca's poignant “Vissi d'arte” to Cavaradossi's powerful “Recondita armonia” and Scarpia's dark aria “Ha più forte sapore”. A firework display of emotions with gripping melodies that find the perfect echo in the rocky landscape of the St. Margarethen quarry.
Performances: 15th July - 22nd August 2026 Starts: 8.30pm / Doors open: 6.30pm Duration: approx. 2,45 hours (incl. intermission)
Previous Events
Der fliegende Holländer (2025)
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Aida (2024)
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Carmen (2023)
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Nabucco (2022)
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Turandot (2021)
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The Magic Flute (2019)
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Rigoletto (2017)
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Tosca was in 2015
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and Konstantin Wecker 2014
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and Carlos Santana 2013
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Simply Red was in 2016:
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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 Lake Festival 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.
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