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Erika Miklósa returns to Mozart’s Die Entführung aus dem Serail
Mozart’s Die Entführung aus dem Searil returns to the stage of the Opera’s Eiffel Art Studios between 17 and 24 October 2026, starring Kossuth Prize-winning coloratura soprano Miklósa Erika. The production, directed by Miklós H. Vecsei, featuring a translation by Dániel Varró and video animations by Kiégő Izzók, stars Artúr Szeleczki, Boglárka Brindás, Balázs Papp, and László Szvétek, with Tibor Bogányi conducting the ensembles of the Hungarian State Opera. The production is presented as part of the MVM Piccolo Programme.Oct. 2, 2026, 11:35 a.m. -
Háry János turns 100 – Kodály's masterpiece is directed by Attila Béres at the Hungarian State Opera
To mark the centenary of its world premiere, Béres Attila stages Zoltán Kodály’s Háry János at the Hungarian State Opera. The production, starring Csaba Sándor and Gabriella Balga, is conducted by Péter Halász, while the spoken roles are performed by András Csonka and András Rusznák. The anniversary performance is presented seven times between 17 and 25 October 2026, while the dress rehearsal on 16 October is open to secondary school students as part of MVM OperAdventure.Sept. 30, 2026, noon -
The Opera Orchestra opens the season with two gala concerts
The Hungarian State Opera Orchestra begins its season with a concert marking the 142nd anniversary of the opening of the Opera House, followed a few days later by Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 8 to mark World Music Day. The Opera142 concert, featuring works by Mahler, Wagner, and György Kurtág, is conducted by principal conductor Martin Rajna on 26 and 27 September, while Mahler’s opus magnum, performed on 1 and 4 October, is conducted by János Kovács, Kossuth Prize-winning eternal member of the Opera. For the first time, both gala programmes is to be performed twice this year at the Opera House.Sept. 21, 2026, 10:41 a.m.
2026/27 season
