scroll downBecome a Friend of the MusikTheater an der Wien and part of a community that supports, fosters and celebrates this art form that knows no bounds.
For Stefan Herheim, internationally acclaimed opera director and artistic director of the MusikTheater an der Wien, generosity is the most important prerequisite for lively music theatre and friendship is its most important product! The community attaches great importance to an all-inclusive experience of musical theatre and supports this through the cultural education programme of the MusikTheater an der Wien. As a friend of the MusikTheater an der Wien you not only make a vital contribution to passing on the fascination of opera and our work to future generations, but also have a close connection to us and our two historic venues. Together we take a look behind the scenes to gain valuable insights into the creative process.
With the Circle of Friends to the costume store
Doris Maria Aigner and Simone Walgram opened the doors to the costume store for the first time! The treasures of the productions, which are used again and again, are stored in the centre of the city and met with great interest among our members... we'll be back!
BENEFITS AND EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMME FOR CIRCLE OF FRIENDS MEMBERS
- Early access to advance ticket sales
- Free participation in introductory matinees at the Theater an der Wien and the Kammeroper
- Free programme booklets
- Attendance at selected dress rehearsals
- Glimpses behind the scenes: from the stage to the costume shop to the technical areas of the theatre
- Joint visits to partner institutions (e.g. museums, ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra)
- And much more!
The circle of our friends continues to grow, and we can already look back on many events and special moments that we shared together. Become a member and immerse yourself in the world of musical theatre with us!
COMPETITION
We are giving away an exclusive box for four people for your visit to a performance of Die Fledermaus at the Theater an der Wien on 18 October 2025 among all members of the Circle of Friends for the 25/26 season. Invite your favourite guests and experience Strauss' operetta classic in its anniversary year at the premiere venue. Join our circle of friends by 1 September 2025 or extend your membership by 1 September at the latest to take part in the competition. The draw will take place in September 2025.
A contribution of €100 is enough to make you part of our Circle of Friends!
You can find a full list of all the ways there are to provide financial support and the benefits they entitle you to here:
Your contribution goes exclusively to the MusikTheater an der Wien and enables valuable cultural education formats for young & all.
Choose one of the support categories and become part of our Circle of Friends today. We look forward to welcoming you!
By joining the Circle of Friends of the MusikTheater an der Wien, you expressly consent to the processing of the personal data you have voluntarily provided in order to fulfil the services of the Circle of Friends (delivery of the membership card, sending of information, invitations to events). This also includes the sending of information and invitations to events organised by the Circle of Friends by means of info mailings. If you do not wish to receive information mailings, please send an e-mail to freundeskreis@vbw.at or a letter to Theater an der Wien, Linke Wienzeile 6, 1060 Vienna.
Renewal of membership
If you are already a member of the Circle of Friends, please make sure you log in with your registered e-mail address and password when renewing your membership online.If you have forgotten your password or have never logged in to theatre-wien.at before, you can request your personal link HERE by entering your e-mail address to set a password.
