Saturday at the theatre
28 November 2026, 11 AM – 5 PM
scroll downFAMILY OPERA at the Theater an der Wien
CHILDREN’S OPERA and MUSICAL THEATRE FOR CHILDREN AGED 4 OR 6 AND ABOVE
Would you like to introduce your children to musical theatre? Discover with joy, experience with sophistication. Our family operas are designed for just that: accessible without being trivial, short without sacrificing substance, and always of the highest artistic standard our theatre has to offer. In German. For children aged 4 and above (Klangstreich) and aged 6 and above (all other productions).
AGES 4 AND ABOVE — KLANGSTREICH AS A FIRST INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATRE
MAX. 60 MINUTES — CHILD-FRIENDLY DURATION
VIENNA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA — THE HIGHEST ARTISTIC STANDARDS
IN GERMAN — ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE
ALREADY IN ITS 3RD SEASON: BRAVISSIMO! — A TRIED-AND-TESTED OFFER
DER KLEINE PRINZ
FAMILY OPERA · MAIN STAGE THEATER AN DER WIEN · AGES 6 AND OVER · APPROX. 60 MINUTES · PREMIERE: 18 December 2026
Generations are familiar with the story of The Little Prince – as a book, as a companion for life. In Vienna, the American-Austrian director Louisa Muller brings this opera to the main stage in a lovingly crafted and imaginative production – with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gábor Kali.
Prices: Children and young people up to 16 years old €15 | Adults from €25 | Family ticket €99 (four people, at least one person under 16)
KLANGSTREICH
EINE NOTE TANZT AUS DER REIHE (A NOTE MARCHES TO A DIFFERENT TUNE)
CHILDREN’S OPERA · VENUE HÖLLE! · AGES 4 AND ABOVE · APPROX. 45 MINUTES · FROM 11 OCTOBER 2026
A children’s a cappella opera for three singing voices — with no instruments at all. Ideal for a child’s very first visit to the theatre. The human voice is the only instrument.
Prices: Children and young people up to the age of 16 €10 | Adults €20
Bravissimo!
DRAMATISED GUIDED TOUR · AGES 6 AND ABOVE · NOW IN ITS 3RD SEASON · REVIVAL: 13 November 2026
A staged journey of discovery through the Theater an der Wien – through rooms that nobody else usually gets to see. Featuring music, puzzles and over 200 years of history.
Prices: Children and young people up to the age of 16 €10 | Adults €20
GOLD!
CHILDREN’S OPERA · VENUE HÖLLE! · AGES 6 AND ABOVE · APPROX. 45 MINUTES · FIRST TIME IN VIENNA · PREMIERE: 13 April 2027
One of the most frequently performed children’s operas in Europe over the last 15 years — Vienna premiere. A modern fairy tale about wishes and what really matters in life.
Prices: Children and young people up to the age of 16 €10 | Adults €20
TaWumm! family package
Four productions – at the best price. For families who want to discover musical theatre together.
Adults: € 80,-
Children and teenagers up to 16 years: € 40,-
Saturday at the Theatre
COFFEE, CAKE & CULTURE
Can you go to the Theater an der Wien without a ticket? Of course you can! Because the theatre by Naschmarkt will regularly be opening its doors on Saturdays during the 26/27 season for coffee, cake and a wide-ranging programme for young & all. So come along with your children, nieces and nephews or with friends who fancy sampling the theatrical atmosphere in a relaxed setting. On these Saturdays, the Theater an der Wien turns into an unconventional meeting place for interesting encounters and creative discoveries.
Dates
Saturday at the theatre
23 January 2027, 11 AM – 5 PM
Saturday at the theatre
06 March 2027, 11 AM – 5 PM
Saturday at the theatre
17 April 2027, 11 AM – 5 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
Klangstreich is aimed at children aged 4 and above and runs for around 45 minutes – ideal as a first introduction to opera and musical theatre. All other productions are suitable for children aged 6 and above: The Little Prince, Gold! and the guided tour Bravissimo!.
No. Our family productions are deliberately designed as an introduction to musical theatre – with accessible stories, short running times and performances in German. The aim is to inspire children’s enthusiasm for opera and classical music, not to assume any prior knowledge.
The Little Prince: Children and young people up to the age of 16 €15, adults €25 to €65. Family ticket €99 for 4 people (at least one of whom must be under 16). Klangstreich, Bravissimo! and Gold!: Children and young people up to the age of 16 €10, adults €20. School groups on request.
Klangstreich: approx. 45 minutes, no intermission. Other family productions: approx. 60 minutes, no intermission. Child-friendly running times — no long, drawn-out performances.
Yes, for The Little Prince there is a family ticket available for €99 for four people (at least one of whom must be under 16). Book online: Add your 4 tickets to your basket and then select the “Family Ticket” discount from the drop-down menu. Tickets can also be booked by telephone on +43 1 58885 - 111 (Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 20:00) and at the VBW box offices. You can find all the information on our box offices in the menu under Service – Ticket Information.