FAQs

What is Operadagen Rotterdam?
Operadagen Rotterdam is a music and theatre festival that presents a variety of operatic and music theatre productions. The festival not only explores the possibilities and the limitations of the various genres but also aims towards a sensible connection between the chosen works as well as between the various artistic teams. The festival attaches much importance to the strength of its relationship with the city of Rotterdam. Each annual session of the festival presents a great quantity of opera in Rotterdam; the festival takes great care that performances, concerts and installations are available to all and in the most varied venues. The festival's idea that opera and music theatre as well as singing and acting can be for everyone is reinforced by audience participation and community projects. The audiences of tomorrow are not forgotten either, with a number of productions for children and infants also.

When does Operadagen Rotterdam happen this year?
Opera and music theatre festival Operadagen Rotterdam will be held from Friday 25 May through Sunday 3 July 2012.

Where does Operadagen Rotterdam take place?
Opera and music theatre festival Operadagen Rotterdam presents its productions in various venues throughout Rotterdam. Click here for a map of the festival venues.

How do I buy tickets for Operadagen Rotterdam?
There are several ways you can buy tickets for Operadagen Rotterdam's festival productions. Click here for more information about buying tickets.

Who organises Operadagen Rotterdam?
Opera Rotterdam was the title of the original combined body made up of eight Rotterdam artistic organisations; it was later to found Operadagen Rotterdam, a contemporary opera and music theatre festival that was first held in 2005. Click here for more information about the organisation. 

How do I get to Operadagen Rotterdam's performance venues by public transport?
Rotterdam is easy to reach by car, boat (via Hoek van Holland), train, bus and plane. There are regular flights to Rotterdam Airport from the more important cities in the lands around Holland. In the city itself there is an extensive network of buses and trams as well as the metro. Bicycles can also be hired at several stations and are an easy way of getting around the city. Click here for more information about how to get there.

How do I keep up to date with news about Operadagen Rotterdam?
Opera and music theatre festival Operadagen Rotterdam keeps its visitors informed in many different ways, notably through a monthly e-mail newsletter and through its Twitter account and Facebook page.