--- title: "Alte Oper Frankfurt" url: "https://www.meetfrankfurt.de/en/poi/alte-oper-frankfurt" description: "Frankfurt's most beautiful concert hall offers classical music, pop and jazz concerts, musicals and a festival that makes classical music accessible to everyone. What there is not: Operas.If she were a person, you could call her the \"grande dame\" of Frankfurt's cultural institutions: the Alte Oper. And as befits a star, it can look back on a lot of glory and drama. The construction of the 34-metre-high Wilhelminian-style building was made possible by 67 wealthy Frankfurt citizens, and when it opened in 1880, even Kaiser Wilhelm I was amazed. It soon became one of the most important opera houses in the country.After its destruction in the Second World War, it was to take more than 35 years before it was reopened in 1981 - and once again brought famous conductors, soloists, ensembles and orchestras to the stage - only no more operas, which can be found in the \"new\" opera house. Instead, in addition to world-class classical stars, pop, jazz and chanson artists also perform at around 460 events each year, as well as musicals and show productions. Each new season begins with the Fratopia Festival, which offers classical music in the form of short concerts - without admission and without registration.Virtual tour" language: "en" type: "Place" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Alte Oper Frankfurt ==================== - Concert Hall - Famous Building - Venue **Frankfurt's most beautiful concert hall offers classical music, pop and jazz concerts, musicals and a festival that makes classical music accessible to everyone. What there is not: Operas.** If she were a person, you could call her the "grande dame" of Frankfurt's cultural institutions: the Alte Oper. And as befits a star, it can look back on a lot of glory and drama. The construction of the 34-metre-high Wilhelminian-style building was made possible by 67 wealthy Frankfurt citizens, and when it opened in 1880, even Kaiser Wilhelm I was amazed. It soon became one of the most important opera houses in the country. After its destruction in the Second World War, it was to take more than 35 years before it was reopened in 1981 - and once again brought famous conductors, soloists, ensembles and orchestras to the stage - only no more operas, which can be found in the "new" opera house. Instead, in addition to world-class classical stars, pop, jazz and chanson artists also perform at around 460 events each year, as well as musicals and show productions. Each new season begins with the Fratopia Festival, which offers classical music in the form of short concerts - without admission and without registration. Read more Use your Frankfurt Card discount here! Use your Frankfurt Card discount here! You'll find all the important details about the discount below. Don't have a Frankfurt Card yet? Click ! Good to know ------------ Openings The above opening hours apply to the box office in the Alte Oper Frankfurt. The Alte Oper opens one hour before the start of the event. Opening hours during the theatre vacations: Monday - Friday from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Read more Eligibility - Bad Weather Offer - Suitable for any weather - Target Group the Elderly - for Groups - for Class - for families - for individual guests Social Media Read more More information Frankfurt Card 15% discount (only for music events organised by Alte Oper) The discount can be redeemed at all Frankfurt Ticket sales outlets. The Frankfurt Card is a combination ticket, available as a day ticket and 2-day ticket for travel in Frankfurt including the airport with discounts of up to 50% on tours, round trips, museum admission and other attractions. With the Frankfurt Card, visitors to Frankfurt can make their stay more comfortable, travel all over the city and discover the many cultural attractions at a reduced price. Read more Author Plazy #visitfrankfurt Organization Tourismus- und Congress GmbH Frankfurt am Main License (master data) Plazy #visitfrankfurt Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Conference centre Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Historical District - Historical District - Historical District Contact Opernplatz 1 60313 Frankfurt am Main