Staatsoper für alle
Free open-air concert by the Staatskapelle Berlin on Bebelplatz
About Staatsoper für alle
Travel to this festival
Reserva tu tren o autobús para llegar a Staatsoper für alle al mejor precio.
Sponsored link
What it's about
Once a year, the Staatsoper Unter den Linden brings its core repertoire from inside the opera house out onto Bebelplatz – the historic square in front of the opera, which for many Berliners is associated with the infamy of the book burning in 1933. With Staatsoper für alle, the square is dedicated to a different memory for one weekend in May: free, high-caliber classical music under the open sky, for an audience that may not be as prepared, with picnic blankets and families.
The 2026 Programme
Dates: May 23rd and 24th, 2026. On Saturday evening (May 23rd, 7 PM), a live broadcast of Giuseppe Verdi's Nabucco – from inside the Staatsoper to a large screen on Bebelplatz. On Sunday (May 24th), a concert by the Staatskapelle Berlin: 11:30 AM Children's Concert, 1:00 PM Main Concert featuring Beethoven's works, conducted by Christian Thielemann, the chief conductor of the Staatskapelle.
Closures, Streaming, Reach
During the festival, Unter den Linden at Bebelplatz will be closed to traffic. Those who cannot attend in person can follow both days via the live stream from the Staatsoper and Staatskapelle Berlin on staatsoper-berlin.de.
District and Location
Bebelplatz, opposite Humboldt University, next to St. Hedwig's Cathedral. District Mitte, neighborhood Mitte. U6 / U5 Unter den Linden (0.3 km), Bus 100, 200, 245. Berlin, State of Berlin.
Staatsoper für alle — edition 2026
As in previous years, Unter den Linden at Bebelplatz will be closed to traffic. There will be seating areas with folding chairs as well as free picnic areas. Blankets and brought food are permitted (no glass). Both days will be streamed live on staatsoper-berlin.de.
Programme Staatsoper für alle 2026
Saturday, May 23, 2026 — Bebelplatz
- 7:00 PM — Live broadcast from inside the opera house: Giuseppe Verdi: Nabucco, Staatskapelle Berlin (cast to be announced in Spring 2026)
- Duration approx. 2.5 hours including intermission
Sunday, May 24, 2026 — Bebelplatz
- 11:30 AM — Children's Concert (curated open-air program for families)
- 1:00 PM — Open-air Main Concert by the Staatskapelle Berlin
- Programme: Works by Ludwig van Beethoven
- Conductor: Christian Thielemann, Chief Conductor of the Staatskapelle Berlin
The complete list of works and the cast for Saturday evening will be published in April 2026 on staatsoper-berlin.de. Both days will be available as a free live stream.
Highlights Staatsoper für alle 2026
Verdi's Nabucco on Saturday evening; Beethoven with Christian Thielemann on Sunday; free admission for tens of thousands of listeners at Bebelplatz; live stream accessible.
Prices Staatsoper für alle 2026
Free admission, no registration required. Blankets, folding chairs, picnics allowed (no glass). Free streaming option on staatsoper-berlin.de.
Practical information — Staatsoper für alle
Getting there
U6/U5 Unter den Linden, then a 3-minute walk. Bus 100, 200, 245. Arriving by bicycle is advisable; parking in the city center is difficult.
Admission
Free, no registration required. Blankets and folding chairs are permitted. Picnics are allowed, no glass. Streaming option available on staatsoper-berlin.de.
Festival-goer photos
No photos yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
Max. 5 photos, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Spotted an error or missing information?
Help us keep this listing up to date. Each suggestion is reviewed by our team before being published.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No comments yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community.
Travel to this festival
Reserva tu tren o autobús para llegar a Staatsoper für alle al mejor precio.
Sponsored link
Where it takes place Staatsoper für alle
Bebelplatz
Bebelplatz, 10117 Berlin