In turbulent times, togetherness and acts of community take center stage. Give the gift of enriching cultural experiences at the Bayerische Staatsoper — for your loved ones or for yourself. A trip to a performance or a personal memento from our opera shop brings something extraordinary into the focus of everyday life.
The gift subscriptions combine great works of opera with comedies and narrative ballets that have delighted audiences for generations. Classic works meet modern perspectives, offering exciting insights into the diverse world of the Bayerische Staatsoper. You’ll also benefit from an attractive subscription discount of up to 20% per seat. You can order a gift subscription now using the form and book it directly online, by phone, or at the box office starting Thursday, November 12, 2026.
If you’d rather let the recipient choose, our gift certificates are the perfect gift. The opera shop offers special gift ideas —from DVDs and books to unique accessories.
Wishing you a culturally rich New Year,
Yours,
Bayerische Staatsoper
GIFT SUBSRIPTIONS OF THE SEASON 2026/27
LOVE AMIDST OBSTACLES
Three masterpieces of operatic literature, each telling a story of boundless love. In Richard Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman, the protagonist is condemned to sail the world’s oceans aboard his ship for all eternity, without rest or destination. Only the love of a woman can set him free. In Georges Bizet’s Carmen, a woman fights unconditionally for freedom and self-determination. The protagonists of Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca also find themselves confronted with a world oppressed by those in power. Through their love, they defy the machinery of power.
| Sat, 27.02.2027 | Opera | Der fliegende Holländer |
| Wed, 28.04.2027 | Opera | Carmen |
| Mon, 17.05.2027 | Opera | Tosca |
Prices in € 391 / 341 / 281 / 218 / 154
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MASTERS OF COMEDY
Witty dialogue, clever mix-ups and endearing characters: This gift subscription promises first-class entertainment with three works of opera buffa by Gioachino Rossini and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In Die Entführung aus dem Serail, Belmonte sets out to find his fiancée, who has been abducted by pirates. Gioachino Rossini’s La Cenerentola tells the Cinderella story with warmth and charm. And in Il barbiere di Siviglia, Count Almaviva and Don Bartolo are both determined to marry the same woman. Fortunately, the clever barber comes to the Count’s aid.
| Sun, 31.01.2027 | Opera | Il barbiere di Siviglia |
| Sat, 08.05.2027 | Opera | Die Entführung aus dem Serail |
| Sun, 13.06.2027 | Opera | La Cenerentola |
Prices in € 266 / 233 / 193 / 149 / 106
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VISIONS & TRANSFORMATIONS
The power of transformation lies at the heart of this gift subscription. The ballet triple bill Waves and Circles showcases ever-evolving movement and dance languages. With his opera Parsifal, Richard Wagner created a work exploring the human condition, suffering and the possibility of redemption. In Giacomo Puccini’s Manon Lescaut, the protagonist is torn between love and the desire for material wealth and social advancement.
| Fri, 26.02.2027 | Ballet | Waves and Circles |
| Sun, 28.03.2027 | Opera | Parsifal |
| Wed, 09.06.2027 | Opera | Manon Lescaut |
Prices in € 365 / 318 / 266 / 211 / 155
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THE MAGIC OF BALLET
When music, movement and emotion merge into a unique language, the magic of ballet comes to life. Featuring The Lady of the Camellias, Giselle and Illusions – Like Swan Lake, this gift subscription brings together productions that have enchanted audiences for generations. Look forward to three sumptuous narrative ballets.
| Thur, 18.02.2027 | Ballet | Giselle |
| Sat, 06.03.2027 | Ballet | Die Kameliendame |
| Sun, 16.05.2027 | Ballet | Illusionen – wie Schwanensee |
Prices in € 230 / 202 /167 / 130 / 92
LONGING AND IMAGINATION
A wide range of facets of great dance artistry awaits you in this subscription. Waves and Circles brings together renowned works by choreographers William Forsythe and Maurice Béjart, alongside a new creation by Emma Portner. John Neumeier’s The Lady of the Camellias movingly portrays the story of Marguerite Gautier, a consumptive courtesan, and her lover, Armand Duval. With Cinderella, Christopher Wheeldon has created an enchanting and imaginative narrative ballet.
| Sat, 06.02.2027 | Ballet | Waves and Circles |
| Tue, 09.03.2027 | Ballet | Die Kameliendame |
| Thur, 17.06.2027 | Ballet | Cinderella |
Prices in € 266 / 233 / 193 / 149 / 106
Mit dem Vier-Häuser-Abo sehen Sie Oper, Schauspiel und Musical und lernen dabei verschiedene Theater Münchens kennen.
| So, 14.03.2027 | Oper | We Are The Lucky Ones | Bayerische Theaterakademie August Everding |
| Sa, 24.04.2027 | Schauspiel | Die Dreigroschenoper | Residenztheater |
| So, 23.05.2027 | Oper | Tosca | Bayerische Staatsoper |
| Sa, 03.07.2027 | Musical | La Cage aux Folles | Gärtnerplatztheater |
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Want the recipient to choose for themselves? Give the gift of special, memorable experiences with our gift certificates. You can choose any amount, and you can receive the gift certificate online, by phone, or at the ticket office.
Need help choosing an amount? We’ve put together a few ideas for you.
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Gift certificate value of €20: a ticket to a portrait concert by the Bayerische Staatsoper’s Opera Studio or a CD from our label, Bayerische Staatsoper Recordings.
Gift certificate value of €50: two seats for the 4th Academy Concert (5th seating category), conducted by Edward Gardner. The program features Igor Stravinsky’s Feuervogel and Eugène Ysaÿe’s Amitié, performed by Bayerische Staatsorchester soloists David Schultheiß and Matjaž Bogataj. Or a book, Through the Looking Glass, with photographs by Wilfried Hösl.
Voucher value €100: one seat in the stalls or balcony (3rd seating category) for Wolfgang A. Mozart’s opera Idomeneo in June 2027.
Voucher value €150: two tickets in the stalls (3rd seating category) for the ballet Waves and Circles in April 2027.
More gift ideas?
Be inspired by our opera shop and give your loved ones a little piece of opera or ballet.
Give the scents of the Nationaltheater as a gift with the “Soap Opera” soap, or delight young opera fans with a Steiff plush toy featuring Gustl the dachshund. The numerous recordings from the in-house label, Bayerische Staatsoper Recordings, offer musical enjoyment for the home.
