Zurich Opera House

The multi-award-winning Zürich Opera House enchants Switzerland’s culture-loving audiences with its stunning opera and dance productions.

Situated in the iconic Sechseläutenplatz, the opera house stands as one of Zürich's most famous landmarks. The opera house is home to Ballett Zürich, Opernhaus Zürich, and Philharmonia Zürich, earning international acclaim for its diverse and exceptional performances. From fresh choreographies by Christian Spuck and Cathy Marston to innovative interpretations of classic operas like ''Lucia di Lammermoor'' and ''Werther,'' Zürich Opera House consistently delivers visually captivating and high-caliber productions.

Full Performances

Christian Spuck’s production has been celebrated in Zurich, but also performances given by the Ballett Zürich in Tel Aviv, Bogotá and Stuttgart.

Romeo und Julia

Dance

Christian Spuck brought one of Verdi’s key works to the stage with Messa da Requiem

Stepping into the Unknown

Documentary

Under the direction of Andreas Homoki, this new production of Nabucco features a first-class cast.

Nabucco

Opera

Christian Spuck attempts to distance himself from the Dumas/Petipas version and puts the literary origin at the heart of his ballet.

The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

Ballet

Christian Spuck’s award-winning ballet transforms and reimagines Schubert’s Winterreise song cycle.

Winterreise: Ballet by Christian Spuck

Ballet

Lucia has fallen in love with Edgardo, the mortal enemy of her brother. She is ultimately broken by her unrequited love and becomes a murderess.

Lucia di Lammermoor

Opera

Christian Spuck delivers a profound interpretation of Verdi’s funeral mass in his massive scenic-choreographic production.

Messa da Requiem

Philharmonia Zürich, Chor der Oper Zürich, Zusatzchor

Opera

This "Swan Lake" is a "Swan Lake" for our times capable of transporting the audience to another world.

Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake

Ballet