Margravial Opera House [Bayreuth]
Markgrafelijk Operahuis
Markraběcí operní dům v Bayreuthu
Teatro dellopera dei Margravi
Ópera del Margrave
Margravial Opera House
Theatre building in Bayreuth, Germany, opened in 1740
operagebouw in Bayreuth, Duitsland
No heritage stage machinery contact Perspectiv: Peter Krückmann, Museum Director
Built 1745-1748 by Giuseppe and Carlo Galli-Bibiena for Margrave Friedrich of Brandenburg-Bayreuth and Margrave Wilhelmine of Brandenburg-Bayreuth. Opened 23 Sep 1748 with J. A. Hasse's opera Ezio. 1750 addition of facade by Joseph Saint-Pierre. Renovated 1820, 1935-1936, 1977-1980 and 2012-2018. 490 seats (+ 16 standing). Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2012. Used as a museum and for occasional concerts and opera performances, e. g. by the festival Bayreuth Baroque.