Operafestival

Just a few steps away from Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich lies the Bavarian State Opera—not only one of the world's leading opera houses, but also the third-largest opera stage in the world. As a multi-award-winning venue, it captures everyone's attention particularly in summer, when the renowned Munich Opera Festival heralds the absolute highlight of the cultural year. Combine your stay at our luxurious 5-star hotel with the artistic brilliance of the Bavarian State Opera and enjoy unforgettable cultural moments.

For six weeks in summer, the Munich Opera Festival forms the pinnacle of the opera year. Great opera classics are featured on the program alongside world-class ballet, concerts, and exclusive recitals. In addition to the National Theatre, the Prinzregententheater and the historic Cuvilliés Theatre also transform into impressive venues for the festival.

Opera for All

An absolute highlight of the festival calendar is the open-air event "Opera for All" at Max-Joseph-Platz or Marstallplatz. As picnic blankets line up side by side, a very special atmosphere full of summer lightness and classical music under the open sky unfolds. Thanks to a first-class audiovisual broadcast, you can experience a current production of the Bavarian State Opera live from the National Theatre on a giant screen. In the summer of 2026, a true masterpiece is on the program under the musical direction of Vladimir Jurowski: Richard Wagner's Die Walküre.

Dates 2026

June 18 to July 31, 2026: Munich Opera Festival period
June 20, 2026: Official Festival Keynote Speech by Jeff Koons
June 25, 2026: Festival Premiere: Die Walküre
July 4, 2026: Open-air highlight "Opera for All"
July 13, 2026: Festival Recital with Jonas Kaufmann

A Perfect Evening: Culinary Harmonies at Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten

Forget long commutes and stroll directly into one of Munich's leading grand hotels after the final applause to perfectly round off your cultural summer. In the afternoon, set the mood for your opera evening in the legendary Jahreszeiten Lobby—"Munich's most beautiful living room"—with an elegant aperitif or our traditional Afternoon Tea. Before the curtain rises, the Schwarzreiter Tagesbar invites you to a pre-opera dinner that celebrates modern Bavarian cuisine in its most refined form, perfectly timed for the start of the performance. After the final curtain, the sophisticated Jahreszeiten Bar invites you to review the magic of the evening over masterfully crafted signature cocktails or a sparkling glass of champagne.
 

Book your stay for the Munich Opera Festival at Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich today and secure unforgettable summer moments.