Aida - Semperoper Dresden

Name: Aida - Semperoper Dresden
Start: 2026-06-28T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-28T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Semperoper Dresden

took place · 28 Jun 2026

Semperoper Dresden, Germany

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Verdi's Aida takes the stage at Semperoper Dresden on Saturday, 13 June 2026 at 19:00. The performance is part of the artist's German tour, which spans nine dates across the country. Semperoper Dresden, one of Germany's most prestigious opera houses, hosts this classical Verdi masterpiece on its stage. Aida ranks among the most celebrated operas of all time, and its presentation in such a distinguished venue represents a significant event for opera enthusiasts in Dresden.

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About: Giuseppe Verdi

The towering Italian composer whose operas - from the drama of Rigoletto to the grandeur of Aida - have held the operatic stage for over 170 years, Verdi wrote music that cuts straight to the heart of human experience.

most performed opera composer worldwide (La traviata currently the most performed opera in the world)

300-400

annual worldwide performances of La traviata, Rigoletto and Aida each

2.28M

Spotify monthly listeners

92.5M

Spotify streams for top track 'La donna è mobile' (Rigoletto)

What's new

2026-10
The 26th Festival Verdi in Parma and Busseto (Oct 1-25, 2026) presents Alzira, Aida and Nabucco under the theme 'Mondi lontani' (Distant Worlds).
2026-01
Teatro La Fenice in Venice staged its historic production of La traviata in January-February 2026, with eight performances.
2025-11
Festival Verdi announced its 2026 season programme in November 2025, including the rarely performed Alzira opening the festival at Teatro Regio di Parma.

Tour

ParmaBussetoVeniceTriesteVienna

Tracks

La traviata1853 opera, currently the most performed opera in the world; 'Libiamo' (Brindisi) has 52M+ Spotify streams

Rigoletto1851 opera; 'La donna è mobile' is the most streamed Verdi track with 92M+ Spotify streams

Aida1871 grand opera commissioned for Cairo; Triumphal March is one of the most recognizable pieces in classical music

Nabucco1842 opera; the chorus 'Va, pensiero' became an anthem of Italian national identity

Otello1887 Shakespeare-based opera, widely regarded as one of Verdi's greatest late masterpieces

Recent shows

Jun 30, 1879 Teatro alla Scala, Milan (IT)
Apr 22, 1876 Théâtre-Italien, Paris (FR)
May 25, 1874 Teatro alla Scala, Milan (IT)

About the venue: Semperoper Dresden

The Semperoper Dresden is one of the most celebrated opera houses in the world, located on Theaterplatz in the heart of Dresden. Designed by architect Gottfried Semper, the original building opened in 1841; the current structure dates from 1878 and was meticulously reconstructed after World War II, reopening in 1985. It is the home of the Sächsische Staatsoper and the renowned Staatskapelle Dresden orchestra.

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