Discount
Severely disabled people with a disability of at least 80 percent receive a discount of approx. 50 percent on regular tickets upon presentation of their severely handicapped pass. Accompanying persons indicated in the pass receive the same discount.
Reduced prices are available for tickets of 12 euros and more for seating categories 1 to 5. In addition, discounted tickets are offered in the price categories ZU2 to ZU7. Discounts are only valid with respective ID and are non-transferable. Discounts cannot be claimed on already purchased tickets. Discounts for disability are not available for tickets purchased online.
Discount for children
Children up to the age of 16 receive a 50 percent discount. Reduced prices are available for tickets of 12 euros and more, for seating categories 1 to 5. Premieres, symphony concerts, guest performances, third party and special events as well as exclusive events are excluded.
In addition, discounts for children and teenagers (up to 18 years) are offered in the price categories ZU2 to ZU7. Discounts cannot be claimed on already purchased tickets. You are required to present relevant ID at the entrance.
Please note that infants, young children and prams cannot be taken into a performance.
Young Adult Package »Take 4«
4 performances for a total of 25 Euro: Three different productions can be selected from various performances of our »Opera & Ballet« programme as well as one production from »Extras« (subject to ticket availability). This increases the flexibility of your individual package.
A package can be purchased from the Visitor Service of the Semperoper Dresden upon presentation of a school or student ID card. Visit us in person and make your choice! Please note that you can only book tickets for other pupils and students if you provide us with a copy of their ID cards.
Please note: Young adult package »Take 4« can only be booked at the box office in the Schinkelwache.
Selctable performances
Tickets for schoolchildren and students
Schoolchildren and students (with a valid ID) can purchase tickets from the evening box office 30 minutes before each performance (minimum ticket price of 12 Euros for seating categories 1 to 5, cash payment desired). Guest performances, third party and special events as well as exclusive events are excluded from this offer. Tickets are subject to availability.
A limited number of tickets are available for schoolchildren and students (valid ID required) for purchase from the 15th of the month preceding the desired performance, at a price of 10 euros. Symphony concerts, premieres, New Year Eve's concerts, guest performances, third party and special events as well as exclusive events are excluded. In addition, reduced tickets can be purchased for performances at Semper Zwei. You are required to present relevant ID at the entrance.
During the semester you can visit our ticket stand every Tuesday from 10.30 am to 2 pm in the Zeltschlösschen Mensa (refectory) of the TU Dresden. There you can buy student tickets for selected performances at a price of 10 euros. You need to show a valid student ID to make a purchase. The day before the university ticket sale, the exact opening times and location of our stand (which may vary) as well as the specific performances will be announced via Facebook and Instagram.
School classes, youth and student groups
Would you like to attend a performance with your youth group or school class? Just send your written ticket request for your group of children, teenagers or students to our visitor service:
Semperoper Dresden
Visitor Service
Petjula Schanze
Theaterplatz 2
01067 Dresden
Phone +49 351 4911 709
E-mail petjula.schanze@semperoper.de
Family Performances
An adult accompanied by one child will receive a discount of up to 50% on the evening box office price (minimum ticket price of 12 Euro for categories 1-5). Children only pay 5 Euro. The family discount for adults is only valid, when adults are accompanied by the respective children on admission at the entrance. Otherwise, the differential amount against the normal price must be paid. Discounts cannot be claimed on already purchased tickets. Please note that infants, young children and prams cannot be taken into a performance.
Senior Performances
Especially seniors have the chance to visit performances to a good price in the morning or in the afternoon. Performances with tickets priced 6 Euro and above (category B) can be visited. Additionally, seniors also have the option to buy a cost-effective senior subscription. This subscription includes three performances. You enjoy a price advantage of 50% discount against the normal price.
Senior Performances 2019/20
Dresden Days
The following special prices are offered exclusively at the box office in the Schinkelwache for the following performances in seating categories 1 to 3. Up to four tickets can be booked per person. Discounts are not offered on previously purchased tickets.
Price category 1 28.50 euros
Price category 2 26 euros
Price category 3 21 euros
Dresden Special
A special ticket offer for all local residents! The Semperoper Dresden reserves a number of tickets for last-minute customers who wish to attend popular performances. On the first Saturday of the month, you have the unique opportunity to purchase remaining tickets for the following month’s performances exclusively from the daytime box office in the Schinkelwache.
Dates 2019/20
6 July 2019 for August and September
7 September 2019 for October
5 October 2019 for November
2 November 2019 for December
7 December 2019 for January
4 January 2020 for February
1 February 2020 for March
7 March 2020 for April
4 April 2020 for May
2 May 2020 for June
6 June 2020 for July
World Theatre Day
For the last 50 years the International Theatre Institute, which includes members from around 90 countries, has celebrated World Theatre Day under the patronage of Unesco on 27 March. The Semperoper Dresden has marked this special event with a great ticket deal: on this day all seats are sold at a price of 16 euros (individual bookings restricted to eight tickets).
Tickets can be purchased only at the daytime box office in the Schinkelwache upon 25 January 2020.
