scroll downFAMILY OPERA AT THE THEATER AN DER WIEN
The family operas at the Theater an der Wien have proved a hit with young & all for several years now – on the main stage, as mini operas right up close in the small venue “Hölle” or as part of our staged guided tour, Bravissimo!. Musical theatre that is moving, surprising and exciting – with a firm focus on a shared experience. Our productions deal with topics of particular interest to young people and tell their stories to the very highest artistic standards. Bring your friends, family or school class and discover opera in new ways!
KLANGSTREICH
EINE NOTE TANZT AUS DER REIHE (A NOTE MARCHES TO A DIFFERENT TUNE)
11–20 October 2026
Age 4 and above
Finn, a little note, falls out of a birthday song and sets out on an adventure to find his own melody. On an imaginative journey through many different worlds of sound – from jazzy rhythms to traditional alpine tunes to the memorable melodies of classical music – Finn learns in this a capella opera for three singers how different and how surprising sounds can be. A charming story based on the children’s book of the same name by Inge Brendler which will captivate young & all alike.
Bravissimo!
Revival on 13 November 2026
Age 6 and above
Calling all theatre explorers! This season, you again have the opportunity to explore the Theater an der Wien with singers and musicians. And we’ll need a lot of imagination, music and energy when we take the exciting “theatre challenges”.
DER KLEINE PRINZ
18–28 December 2026
Age 6 and above
With its wise and heart-warming messages, The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry has been a firm favourite with young & all for decades The world of opera has also discovered this beautiful tale of responsibility, humanity and friendship. Come and listen to our family opera full of magical and romantic music and join the Little Prince, along with your family and friends, on a unique voyage from planet to planet.
GOLD!
13–24 April 2027
Age 6 and above
Jacob, a boy from a humble background, helps a talking fish return to the sea. As thanks he is granted one wish. To start with, he wishes for the little, important things. But soon the one wish becomes many: Jacob and his parents want more and more. Their luxury grows and their greed with it. A modern-day fairy tale that uses stirring music and great imagination to show us what really counts in life.
TaWumm! family package
Musical theatre for the whole family! With a TaWumm! family package, you can enjoy four lovingly staged productions for audiences aged 6 and over – at the best price.
The TaWumm! family package includes:
KLANGSTREICH
BRAVISSIMO!
DER KLEINE PRINZ
GOLD!
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.