Franz Lehárs „Die lustige Witwe“ | Tiroler Landestheater, © Tiroler Landestheater
Franz Lehárs „Die lustige Witwe“ | Tiroler Landestheater, © Tiroler Landestheater

Musical Theatre in Tirol

Choose between dramatic opera performances, entertaining operetta or modern musicals. Here are a few tips for some memorable moments for musical theatre fans.

Either you love it or you hate it – the opera. If the former applies, you will certainly enjoy all that Tirol has to offer: Here you can enjoy fabulous performances with singers of international calibre. Those less keen will probably prefer the catchy operetta performances.

1. Tiroler Landestheater

© TVB Innsbruck/Tiroler Landestheater

The beautiful Great House at the Tiroler Landestheaters is home to operatic classics ranging from Verdi to Mozart. Those who prefer somewhat lighter music can opt for operetta or a musical.

The beautiful Great House at the Tiroler Landestheaters is home to operatic classics ranging from Verdi to Mozart. Those who prefer somewhat lighter…

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2. Innsbruck Festival of Early Music

© Thomas Schrott

The Innsbruck Festival of Early Music is highly regarded well beyond the borders of Austria for its high artistic standards and is a must-see for early music enthusiasts. Every year, the programme includes seldom performed but nonetheless enjoyable Baroque operas.

The Innsbruck Festival of Early Music is highly regarded well beyond the borders of Austria for its high artistic standards and is a must-see for…

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3. Tirolean Festival Erl

Festspielhaus Erl, Architects: Delugan Meissl Associated Architects, © Tirol Werbung/Bert Heinzlmeier

Wagnerians have long been familiar with the Tirolean Festival Erl – works by the famous German composer are performed here each summer. But there are also other operas on the programme at the new "Festspielhaus". The Tirolean Festival Erl also has a second main concert hall, the Passionsspielhaus, where every six years Passion Plays are performed depicting the suffering of Jesus Christ. In years when there are no Passion Plays, Wagner operas are staged in the Passionsspielhaus thanks to its outstanding acoustics.

Wagnerians have long been familiar with the Tirolean Festival Erl – works by the famous German composer are performed here each summer. But there are…

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4. Kufstein Summer Operetta

Kufstein Fortress, © Kufsteinerland - Lolin

Who can resist, the catchy hits from operettas such as „Der Vogelhändler – The Bird Seller“ or „Die Fledermaus – The Bat“? Every summer, guests are treated to enchanting Operetta Evenings in Kufstein set in the stunning open-air venue at Kufstein Fortress.

Who can resist, the catchy hits from operettas such as „Der Vogelhändler – The Bird Seller“ or „Die Fledermaus – The Bat“? Every summer, guests are…

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