Special events for families
The Semperoper Dresden offers a diverse programme for visitors of all ages. In the 2024/25 season, a family opera will be performed for the first time in the main auditorium of the opera house. Maurice Ravel’s “Das Kind und der Zauberspuk” is certain to enchant your eyes and ears. Get in the mood for this magical theatre experience by attending our pre-performance talk in the Semperoper’s opera cellar.
Family performances
In addition to Maurice Ravel’s family opera Das Kind und der Zauberspuk (L’enfant et les sortilèges), the Semperoper particularly recommends The Magic Flute, La bohème, The Nutcracker and Hansel and Gretel. In our Semper Zwei venue, where the audience is practically on stage with the performers, you can enjoy Drei miese, fiese Kerle and Schneewitte as well as the opera humanoid for young audiences aged 13 and over. Children of all ages will enjoy the events in our Kapelle für Kids.
At family performances you benefit from a lower ticket price, with children paying only 5 euros. Please note that babies and toddlers (as well as prams/pushchairs) are not allowed into performances.
Prices in Semper Zwei: from 12 euros, with discount: 6 euros
Please note our age recommendations if you are planning a visit to the Semperoper with children.
Pre-performance introductions for families
Semperoper Aktiv! offers special interactive introductions at selected family performances. Want to try on a rehearsal costume, slip into the role of Pamina or take part in a fairy-tale quiz? In a playful way, our educators will describe the content of the productions. These introductions last for around 20 minutes.
Family introductions are available on selected dates for the following productions: The Magic Flute, Das Kind und der Zauberspuk, The Nutcracker, Hansel and Gretel