Halle Opera House

The Halle Opera House is a performance venue in the city center built in 1886 that hosts operas, ballets, and classical concerts today. The main auditorium holds roughly 670 seats arranged across multiple levels to offer different viewing perspectives.

The building began as the town's theater and played a central role in the city's cultural life for many decades. It suffered severe damage from bombing during the Second World War but was reconstructed and restored to continue serving audiences.

The venue hosts operas, ballet performances, and classical concerts that draw audiences throughout the year. It holds special meaning for residents through its role as the home of the annual Handel Festival, which celebrates the composer's legacy.

The venue sits centrally in the city along Universitätsring and is easy to reach when walking through the downtown area. The performance schedule runs regularly with several shows each week during the season, so visitors should check what is playing before arriving.

Two architects, Heinrich Seeling and Kurt Hemmerling, designed the opera house together, creating a space that works both functionally and aesthetically. The building was later recognized and protected as an architectural monument for its design.

Location: Halle (Saale)

Location: Quartier Mitte (Sarrebruck)

Architects: Heinrich Seeling, Kurt Hemmerling

Official opening: October 9, 1886

Capacity: 672

Part of: Bühnen Halle

Address: Universitätsring 24, 06108 Halle an der Saale

GPS coordinates: 51.48660,11.97150

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:45