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St. Margarethen Quarry - TOSCA
The largest natural arena in Europe
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Description
Nestled in the wide, open landscape between the Leitha Mountains and the Steppe Lake, the Rust Hills unfold a surprising, tranquil beauty that captivates every visitor. It is no wonder that the cultural and natural landscape, along with the St. Margarethen Quarry, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Since 1996, the St. Margarethen Quarry has been one of Europe's most important meeting places for opera lovers. With its stage spanning over 7,000 m² and the impressive rock backdrop, it is considered one of the most beautiful and largest open-air arenas in Europe. The unique combination of nature and architecture delights visitors anew each year. International directors and renowned singers create unforgettable operatic experiences here, attracting a diverse, discerning, and adventurous audience from all over the world.
Since 1996, the St. Margarethen Quarry has been one of Europe's most important meeting places for opera lovers. TOSCA
July 15 - August 22, 2026
Melodrama by Giacomo Puccini
Performed in Italian with German surtitles
Running time approx. 2.5 hours (excluding intermission)
A story of love, jealousy, violence, and intrigue meets breathtaking music: With Giacomo Puccini's melodrama Tosca, one of the world's most beloved operas returns to the St. Margarethen quarry, Europe's most beautiful open-air stage, in 2026.
Rome, around 1800. The singer Floria Tosca and the painter Mario Cavaradossi fall hopelessly in love, but the unscrupulous police chief Scarpia is determined to destroy their happiness and will stop at nothing to manipulate Tosca and win her for himself. When Cavaradossi offers refuge to the wanted political prisoner Angelotti, Scarpia abuses his power and presents Tosca with a choice: either she swears her eternal love to him, or he will ensure Cavaradossi's death. Will Tosca and her lover be able to overcome the shadows of fate?
Giacomo Puccini delivers a musical rollercoaster of emotions – from Tosca's poignant "Vissi d'arte" to Cavaradossi's powerful "Recondita armonia" and Scarpia's somber aria "Ha più forte sapore." A firework display of emotions with captivating melodies that find their perfect echo in the rocky landscape of the St. Margarethen quarry.
Premiere: July 15, 2026
Further performance dates:
July: 16, 17, 18, 23, 25, 29, 30, 31
at 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
August: 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22
at 8:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.)
Prices per person:
Category 2: EUR 129,-
Code: BUSMXOS KA2
Category 3: EUR 104,-
Code: BUSMXOS KA3
Category 4: EUR 79,-
Code: BUSMXOS KA4
Other categories available upon request. Prices include handling fee.
Shuttle bus to/from Vienna available upon request and subject to availability.
Price per person round trip: EUR 37.00
The bus shuttle should be booked directly with your tickets!
Since 1996, the St. Margarethen Quarry has been one of Europe's most important meeting places for opera lovers. With its stage spanning over 7,000 m² and the impressive rock backdrop, it is considered one of the most beautiful and largest open-air arenas in Europe. The unique combination of nature and architecture delights visitors anew each year. International directors and renowned singers create unforgettable operatic experiences here, attracting a diverse, discerning, and adventurous audience from all over the world.
Since 1996, the St. Margarethen Quarry has been one of Europe's most important meeting places for opera lovers. TOSCA
July 15 - August 22, 2026
Melodrama by Giacomo Puccini
Performed in Italian with German surtitles
Running time approx. 2.5 hours (excluding intermission)
A story of love, jealousy, violence, and intrigue meets breathtaking music: With Giacomo Puccini's melodrama Tosca, one of the world's most beloved operas returns to the St. Margarethen quarry, Europe's most beautiful open-air stage, in 2026.
Rome, around 1800. The singer Floria Tosca and the painter Mario Cavaradossi fall hopelessly in love, but the unscrupulous police chief Scarpia is determined to destroy their happiness and will stop at nothing to manipulate Tosca and win her for himself. When Cavaradossi offers refuge to the wanted political prisoner Angelotti, Scarpia abuses his power and presents Tosca with a choice: either she swears her eternal love to him, or he will ensure Cavaradossi's death. Will Tosca and her lover be able to overcome the shadows of fate?
Giacomo Puccini delivers a musical rollercoaster of emotions – from Tosca's poignant "Vissi d'arte" to Cavaradossi's powerful "Recondita armonia" and Scarpia's somber aria "Ha più forte sapore." A firework display of emotions with captivating melodies that find their perfect echo in the rocky landscape of the St. Margarethen quarry.
Premiere: July 15, 2026
Further performance dates:
July: 16, 17, 18, 23, 25, 29, 30, 31
at 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
August: 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22
at 8:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.)
Prices per person:
Category 2: EUR 129,-
Code: BUSMXOS KA2
Category 3: EUR 104,-
Code: BUSMXOS KA3
Category 4: EUR 79,-
Code: BUSMXOS KA4
Other categories available upon request. Prices include handling fee.
Shuttle bus to/from Vienna available upon request and subject to availability.
Price per person round trip: EUR 37.00
The bus shuttle should be booked directly with your tickets!