Opera in the Quarry
July 15 - August 22, 2026
Nestled in the wide, open landscape between the Leitha Mountains and Lake Neusiedl, the natural beauty of the Ruster Hills surprises visitors to the Neusiedler See region. The UNESCO has rightly declared the region and the St. Margarethen quarry a World Heritage site.
Since 1996, the St. Margarethen quarry has been a leading venue in Europe for international opera lovers. The location in the heart of a historically significant cultural landscape promises a journey into unique worlds of experience. Aiming to provide popular and high-quality opera productions, the opera in the quarry attracts both an enthusiastic audience and international opera stars and renowned musicians.
Opera Production 2026: Tosca by Giacomo Puccini
A story about love, jealousy, violence, and intrigue meets breathtaking sounds: With Giacomo Puccini's melodrama Tosca, one of the world's most beloved operas returns to the St. Margarethen quarry, to the most beautiful open-air stage in Europe, in 2026. Rome around 1800. The singer Floria Tosca and the painter Mario Cavaradossi fall irretrievably in love with each other, but the ruthless police chief Scarpia has his eyes set on their happiness and will stop at nothing to manipulate Tosca into winning her over for himself. When Cavaradossi offers refuge to the wanted political prisoner Angelotti, Scarpia exploits his power and presents Tosca with a choice: either she swears him her eternal love or he will ensure Cavaradossi's life ends. Will Tosca and her beloved be able to overcome the shadows of fate?
Giacomo Puccini delivers a musical rollercoaster of emotions – from Tosca's heartfelt "Vissi d’arte" to Cavaradossi's powerful "Recondita armonia" to Scarpia's dark aria "Ha più forte sapore." A fireworks display of emotions with gripping melodies that find the perfect resonance in the rocky landscape of the St. Margarethen quarry.
Reservation & Booking
Tickets for the opera in the quarry can be reserved at the ticket office Eisenstadt pan.event GmbH at T +43 2682 65065 or via email: tickets@panevent.at.
For more information, visit www.operimsteinbruch.at.
DATES
Premiere: July 15, 206, 8:00 PM
Additional Dates:
July 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, 2026
August 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 2026
Starting in July: 8:30 PM; Entry: 6:30 PM
Starting in August: 8:00 PM; Entry: 6:00 PM
Duration: approx. 2.5 hours without intermission
Prices: € 29 to € 185 (depending on category)
15 % discount on the backstage tour with the Burgenland Card.
Exclusively bookable in advance & only valid in combination with an opera ticket for the same day.
€ 5,- discount (the box office surcharge does not apply) with the Burgenland Card.