Semper Opera House (Semperoper)

Semper Opera House (Semperoper)

Semper Opera House (Semperoper)
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
About
Restored to its former magnificence after its destruction in the 1945 bombing of Dresden, this elaborate, High Renaissance style opera house presents opera, ballet and jazz performances, and is worth a visit if only to marvel at its ornate interior.
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  • John
    Palm Coast, Florida115 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Opera House is Gorgeous.
    Opera House is gorgeous. Had front row center balcony seats for ballet White Darkness. Expected more traditional ballet did not realize this ballet is not sure a performance. The opera house is a 5 but I was disappointed in the performance. Highly recommend you see a show here but ideally match show with your individual preference. Reminded me of state opera house in Vienna but incrementally nicer.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 19 September 2023
  • Hert4d
    London, United Kingdom50 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hänsel and Gretel Semperoper Dresden
    We visited the Dresdner Semperoper as Christmas treat for the family and we enjoyed the Opera Hänsel und Gretel. This is a very special place with amazing architecture and stunning art. The opera was a beautiful piece that also children enjoyed! Simply stunning experience.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 29 December 2023
  • troubleandringo
    Wichita Falls, Texas9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Old world charm!
    Attended 'Le Nozzie de Figaro' and had a wonderful time! Such an elegant venue with an amazing history! We sat in the nosebleed section and the acoustics were as good as a previous visit on the floor! We enjoyed a glass of wine at intermission.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 23 March 2024
  • operalover939
    Toronto, Canada2,930 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of the great opera houses
    Eating my lunch facing the Semperoper, I admired its splendid appearance and thought back to operas I have enjoyed attending there, most notably a spirited Falstaff and a quirky but well-sung Rosenkavalier. The acoustics are great. If you're an opera lover, and perhaps even if you're not, you should teat yourself to a performance in this great house.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 15 May 2024
  • PavlaPavla
    Chrudim, Czech Republic7,543 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Opera House
    Attended "Benvenuto Cellini" opera here. The building itself is amazing both outside and inside. It was lovely to walk around in the interior. There is a beautiful curtain, the paintings on the ceiling are very nice and the acoustics here is great. Here, before the performance and during the break to the audience is not only offered a glass of wine and desserts, but (I already experienced this at the Berlin Opera, apparently it is a German habit) also salty pretzels and glass of beer.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 4 July 2024
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Justine28
Yellowknife, Canada2,186 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
Beautiful building inside and out! We had the pleasure of attending a show at the SemperOper back in September (The Magic Flute/ Die Zauberflote with music by Mozart) and it was a real treat. The opera house is in a very central location which meant we could walk to and from it. It’s a beautiful building as well; gorgeous halls and views from the corridors. The stage is large and we had a good view while seated in Rang 1 (balcony), row 2, seats 21 and 22 (to the left of the stage). The show was in German, but there were closed captions/ subtitles displayed on screens which were in English, so we could actually follow the story. The tickets for the show were not cheap, but really worth the price considering what great experience it was. We booked our tickets online, and the website was clear, and the booking process easy to follow. The dress code was mixed; from very elegant and very formal, to folks in a shirt/sweater and hiking boots (clearly, like ourselves, there are a lot of tourists visiting the opera house). The show itself was very impressive, with some amazing talents singing on the stage. After the show, we were lucky to enjoy some fireworks nearby; not sure what they were for, but they started just as we were all leaving the theatre, so were quite a treat. The only minor complaint was that the opera house tours that start before the show were only in German, with no option for English or other languages, so there was no point for us to join, which was a shame.
All in all, an amazing experience, fantastic show, and a wonderful experience in Dresden. Highly recommended.
Written 14 November 2022
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pnhmrk
York, UK416 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
We attended a performance of Hansel and Gretel just before Christmas. The performance, music and singing were excellent.

The building is also very attractive. It’s hard to remember that it was only rebuilt in the last 99 years - it seems so much more stately and refined.

I think that it’s definitely worth attending a performance to experience the opera house.
Written 4 January 2020
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Arthur M
Hamilton, Canada1,621 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
Just as the other buildings of Dresden, this opera house, while pretty massive, it still blends to the architectural magic of the city along their other iconic buildings. Totally worth walking to it. Just watch out for the trams passing by!
Written 6 January 2023
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JJJC_Family
Virginia794 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
It’s a very nice building. The hallways are typical theater type hallways – impressive and somewhat regal. There are some other great rooms. The auditorium is wonderful, as most of them are. It’s a grand European opera house and it’s look like one. I know. I have seen a number of them. The tour guide was very informative and interesting. Definitely enjoyable and worthwhile, although for us, at this point, we may opt to see something else in the future. Churches, even though they all have the same function, can and will be wildly different each from the other. The same is not true for opera houses and even theaters, in general. While they are generally lovely and interesting and the tour drops tantalizing tidbits, there’s a feeling of “been there, done that” after a while. Still, if you have not been on many theater tours or are a theater junkie, by all means, go. You almost always have a good time. And they usually have good magnets, to boot.
Written 26 June 2023
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Hert4d
London, UK50 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
We visited the Dresdner Semperoper as Christmas treat for the family and we enjoyed the Opera Hänsel und Gretel.
This is a very special place with amazing architecture and stunning art.
The opera was a beautiful piece that also children enjoyed!
Simply stunning experience.
Written 29 December 2023
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operalover939
Toronto, Canada2,930 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Solo
Eating my lunch facing the Semperoper, I admired its splendid appearance and thought back to operas I have enjoyed attending there, most notably a spirited Falstaff and a quirky but well-sung Rosenkavalier. The acoustics are great. If you're an opera lover, and perhaps even if you're not, you should teat yourself to a performance in this great house.
Written 15 May 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

PavlaPavla
Chrudim, Czech Republic7,543 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Solo
Attended "Benvenuto Cellini" opera here. The building itself is amazing both outside and inside. It was lovely to walk around in the interior. There is a beautiful curtain, the paintings on the ceiling are very nice and the acoustics here is great.

Here, before the performance and during the break to the audience is not only offered a glass of wine and desserts, but (I already experienced this at the Berlin Opera, apparently it is a German habit) also salty pretzels and glass of beer.
Written 4 July 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

John
Palm Coast, FL115 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
Opera House is gorgeous.
Had front row center balcony seats for ballet White Darkness. Expected more traditional ballet did not realize this ballet is not sure a performance.
The opera house is a 5 but I was disappointed in the performance.
Highly recommend you see a show here but ideally match show with your individual preference.
Reminded me of state opera house in Vienna but incrementally nicer.
Written 19 September 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

troubleandringo
Wichita Falls, TX9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Family
Attended 'Le Nozzie de Figaro' and had a wonderful time! Such an elegant venue with an amazing history! We sat in the nosebleed section and the acoustics were as good as a previous visit on the floor! We enjoyed a glass of wine at intermission.
Written 23 March 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

macedonboy
Glasgow, UK1,85,662 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
The Semperoper is an opera house designed by Gottfried Semper, from which the building takes its name. The building stands prominently on Theatreplatz and dominates the square. It's built in a mix of Baroque, Renaissance and Neoclassical. The latter two styles being visually more prominent on the exterior, especially the Corinthian columns, supporting the pediment and unusually for something that is not a triumphal arch, topped with a Quadriga. Although the Quadriga is ridden by Dionysius and pulled by panthers.

The opera house is.one.of the landmarks of Dresden and you'll be hard pushed to miss it. It's worth seeing.
Written 6 October 2019
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