--- title: "Opera Leipzig" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/poi/opera-leipzig-leipzig" description: "The Leipzig Opera - consisting of opera, musical comedies and the Leipzig ballet - is the third oldest bourgeois music theatre stage in  Europe. With chief stage director Peter Konwitschny, chief musical director Ulf Schirmer, the Gewandhaus Orchestra Leipzig as constant opera orchestra, an award winning choir and the Leipzig ballet the Leipzig Opera confirms its international reputation. Living music theatre with works from baroque to the present in stimulating productions by Peter Konwitschny, Dietrich Hilsdorf, Tatjana Gürbaca and  others is the trademark of the Leipzig Opera. The current building of the opera house is among the most impressive theatre buildings of the sixties." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/563879/09494f90a072ebc930d42cc8f475c70b720a322e0f3b53dda3feecaddc8c388f/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Opera Leipzig ============= - Venue - Culture and event venue - The Leipzig Opera - consisting of opera, musical comedies and the Leipzig ballet - is the third oldest bourgeois music theatre stage in Europe. With chief stage director Peter Konwitschny, chief musical director Ulf Schirmer, the Gewandhaus Orchestra Leipzig as constant opera orchestra, an award winning choir and the Leipzig ballet the Leipzig Opera confirms its international reputation. Living music theatre with works from baroque to the present in stimulating productions by Peter Konwitschny, Dietrich Hilsdorf, Tatjana Gürbaca and others is the trademark of the Leipzig Opera. The current building of the opera house is among the most impressive theatre buildings of the sixties. Read more Good to know ------------ Accessibility **Saxony Barrier-Free** **Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:** - Step-free entrance from the underground parking garage with an elevator. - Alternative entrance from Augustusplatz with a self-operated stairlift (platform size 80x120 cm) or side entrance on Goethestraße (8% slope). - 6-8 wheelchair spaces in the stalls. - Toilet for wheelchair users: Door 92 cm, 150x150 cm in front of and 104 cm to the left or 127 cm to the right of the toilet; toilet height 49 cm. - Live audio description available for selected performances. - Pre-performance tour with a tactile trail. - Induction loops in the orchestra and balcony sections, streaming via the free Sennheiser Mobile Connect app, and surtitles. Parking - indicated disabled parking space available Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp Lift - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Floor area of lift min. 110x140 cm Accessible toilet - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm - Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm - Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided Additional aids / offers - Aids / offers for blind and visually impaired persons Read more Author Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbHBautzner Straße 45/47 01099 Dresden Organization Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH Nearby ------ View on map Contact Augustusplatz 12 04109 Leipzig