Oper Frankfurt Theater
Major opera house and company in Frankfurt
Frankfurt's Oper Frankfurt stages opera, ballet and concerts at the city's main opera house; audiences travel for regular productions and the autumn-to-spring musical season.
Oper Frankfurt at a Glance#
Address: Opernplatz 1, 60313 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Website: https://www.oper-frankfurt.de/
Hours: Box office hours vary; performances scheduled seasonally
Admission: Ticket prices vary by performance; check box office
About Oper Frankfurt#
Oper Frankfurt is the principal opera company of Frankfurt am Main, Germany, based in the city’s opera house near the central square. The company is one of Germany’s major municipal opera houses and presents a regular season of staged operas and related productions.
Audiences attend for full-length opera productions, revivals, and guest performances by visiting artists and ensembles. The company’s programming and ensemble work form a central part of Frankfurt’s cultural offerings.
The institution traces its roots to the city’s historic theatre and opera tradition and operates as a publicly funded cultural organisation, mounting productions across a season and collaborating with orchestras and directors.
The opera house and its administrative buildings are located in central Frankfurt in the Hesse region, easily reachable from the city centre.
- Company: Oper Frankfurt is the principal opera company of the city and has a full season of opera, ballet and orchestral productions.
How to Get to Oper Frankfurt#
Oper Frankfurt is a short walk from Hauptwache and Hauptbahnhof (main train station) and is well served by tram and U-Bahn lines in central Frankfurt.
Tips for Visiting Oper Frankfurt#
- Book tickets well in advance for popular premieres and opera seasons-season subscriptions sell out fast.
- Check the daily schedule for backstage tours or open-house events-these occasionally provide insight into stagecraft and set design.
Best Time to Visit Oper Frankfurt#
The Frankfurt opera season runs mainly from autumn to spring; book in advance for headline productions and weekends.
Weather & Climate near Oper Frankfurt#
Oper Frankfurt's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (653 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 4° | -1° | 47 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| February | Poor | -1° - 6° | 0° | 43 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 4° | 49 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 5° - 15° | 8° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Good | 9° - 20° | 15° | 61 mm | overcast | 73% | 2.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.3h |
| June | Very Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 67 mm | overcast | 67% | 2.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.2h |
| July | Very Good | 15° - 25° | 20° | 68 mm | overcast | 61% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.7h |
| August | Very Good | 14° - 25° | 20° | 53 mm | overcast | 63% | 2.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.3h |
| September | Very Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 10° | 55 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Poor | 3° - 8° | 3° | 54 mm | overcast | 91% | 2.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| December | Poor | 1° - 5° | 0° | 60 mm | overcast | 93% | 2.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.9h |
