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Four aspects of dance in the Hungarian National Ballet's season-opening production
Sol León and Paul Lightfoot’s playful Sad Case, Hans van Manen’s intimate Trois Gnossiennes, András Lukács’s compelling Whirling, and Harald Lander’s virtuoso classic Études open the Hungarian National Ballet’s 2026/27season. The programme, entitled Dancingly Yours and comprising four one-act ballets, is performed six times at the Hungarian State Opera between 12 and 20 September 2026.Sept. 4, 2026, 12:56 p.m. -
Plácido Domingo returns to the Opera House with a Verdi Gala
One of the most significant artists in opera history, Plácido Domingo returns to the Hungarian State Opera on 23 September 2026 with a gala devoted to the music of Verdi. Joining the world-renowned singer for the evening are soprano Orsolya Sáfár, mezzo-soprano Viktória Mester, tenor Szabolcs Brickner, and bass Krisztián Cser. The performance features the Hungarian State Opera Orchestra and Chorus conducted by István Dénes. Pre-sale for members of the Opera’s loyalty programme opens on 23 July, while general ticket sales begin on 24 July.July 22, 2026, 2:45 p.m. -
Puccini’s comic opera and most beautiful melodies bring the Opera House’s summer programme to a close
Beside a staged performance of Gianni Schicchi, audiences can also enjoy moving excerpts from La bohème, Turandot and Madama Butterfly at the Hungarian State Opera’s Best of Puccini evening, presented on eleven occasions between 25 July and 18 August 2026 at the Opera House.July 21, 2026, 11:27 a.m.
2026/27 season
