Old Opera House Frankfurt

Old Opera House Frankfurt

The Old Opera House Frankfurt is one of the city’s most famous buildings, a replica of the Paris Opera House in France. Built in 1880, Emperor Wilhelm I was so moved after watching the inaugural performance that he declared only Frankfurt could inherit such splendor. After the war in 1945, it was completely reduced to ruins. The restoration in the late 1970s cost 240 million Deutsche Marks. The reconstruction adopted a neoclassical style, and the reopening ceremony of the Old Opera House was held on August 28, 1981. Today, it serves as both a concert hall and a conference center, making it a first-class cultural venue.

Since its reopening after reconstruction, the Old Opera House has hosted nearly 300 concerts annually, attracting large audiences. In its main auditorium, which seats 2,450, both domestic and international groups and solo artists perform each year. The hall boasts top-tier acoustics and is finished with precious mahogany. The Mozart Hall, with a capacity of 720, is another performance venue. The program includes symphony concerts, chamber music, solo recitals, classical and modern music, offering audiences a wide range of choices. Works from the early Baroque period to avant-garde pieces, modern choral music, family concerts, musicals, jazz, rock, and pop further enrich the selection.

The Old Opera House also serves as a hub for corporate and institutional conferences, hosting nearly 40 annual events such as congresses, corporate anniversaries, receptions, product launches, and even the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.

Alte Oper Frankfurt

Must-visit reason: One of Frankfurt’s most famous buildings

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Germany[Germany]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Hesse [Hesse]

City where the attraction is located: Frankfurt [Frankfurt]