Prague has three first rate Opera Houses, the ornate and stately National Theatre which places emphasis on works by native Czech composers, the more intimate State Theatre and the historic Estates Theatre where the premiere of Mozart’s ‘Don Giovanni’ was given. Performances take place every day (except July and August) and are good value; please call the Kirker Concierge for schedules.

Highlights for 2024 / 2025 at The State Opera include: ‘Tosca‘ by Puccini (11 October – 14 December), ‘Otello‘ by Verdi (18 October – 16 February), ‘La traviata‘ by Verdi (24 October – 16 March), ‘La bohème’ by Puccini (1 November – 3 January), ’L’elisir d’amore’ by Donizetti (9 November – 15 March), ‘Nabucco‘ by Verdi (17 November – 15 February), ‘Madama Butterfly‘ by Puccini (28 November – 19 December), ’Rigoletto’ by Verdi (4 January – 9 February), ’Aida’ by Verdi (10 January – 8 March), ’Macbeth’ by Verdi (18 January – 14 February), ’Pagliacci / Cavalleria rusticana’ by Leoncavallo and Mascagni (28 February – 10 April), ’Der fliegende Holländer; by Wagner (18 May).

Highlights for 2024 / 2025 at The National Theatre include: ‘Il barbiere di Siviglia‘ by Rossini (2 October – 27 March), ‘Rusalka‘ by Dvořák (11 October – 30 March), ‘The Bartered Bride; by Smetana (16 October – 2 March), ‘Turandot‘ by Puccini (19 October – 30 November), ‘Libuše’ by Smetana (28 October – 1 January), ‘Carmen‘ by Bizet (12 December – 21 February), ‘Faust‘ by Gounod (13 March – 26 March), ‘The Secret‘ by Smetana (15 – 28 May), ‘Jenůfa’ by Janáček (22 May).

Highlights for 2024 / 2025 at The Estates Theatre include: ‘Die Zauberflöte’ by Mozart (13 October – 23 March), ‘Le Nozze di Figaro‘ by Ponte (15 October – 21 November), ‘Don Giovanni‘ by Mozart (22 November – 28 March),‘Médée’ by Cherubini (23 January – 22 February),‘Così fan tutte’ by Mozart (8 February – 29 March).

We would be delighted to help you select a hotel in Prague that best suits your needs and will tailor-make your holiday to meet your personal specification. Having discussed your holiday requirements with our reservations team, the Kirker Concierge would be delighted to assist with booking opera tickets, private guided tours and reserving a table for dinner at one of our recommended restaurants. (NB Unfortunately we cannot sell opera tickets on their own - they can only be booked in conjunction with a Kirker holiday.)

The price of opera tickets in Prague range from £45 - £65 and vary depending on the performance, theatre and seat category. All prices include a local ticket agency handling fee and so will not reflect the face value of your ticket. We charge you the price we pay plus a £10 reservation fee per ticket.