The Opernmäuse ('opera mice') are back and they're taking over the opera house! Looking, listening, learning..., they're peeking behind the scenes, taking tours and workshops, being asked for their impressions at rehearsals of our children's productions and generally peering and probing into every nook and cranny of the Opera. All we can say is: Go for it!

10 dates in the 25/26 season
The children must already be 6 or a maximum of 10 years old by 1 September, the programme takes place without the accompaniment of parents.

Registration will open in September 2025 at
info@deutscheoperberlin.de
stating the child's date of birth.

One-time costs for the entire season: 
€ 50,- normal price / € 10,- reduced price.
for families with proof of eligibility ("berlinpass")

Children aged 10 and up and their families can expect an exciting two-part experience that combines music, opera, education and history. At the German Historical Museum, they will playfully explore the world of 300 years ago and immerse themselves in the time when Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's famous opera THE MAGIC FLUTE was created. Images, symbols, people and events will take them back to the time that also inspired Mozart. An interactive tour combined with elements of a music theatre workshop brings the opera's characters and themes to life.

The second part of the programme, THE MAGIC FLUTE, takes place live at the Deutsche Oper Berlin – an unforgettable finale for the whole family.

The offer can only be booked as a complete package no later than 10 days before the respective workshop date on the dates indicated:

14 December 2024, 11 am – 1 pm: family workshop, German Historical Museum
15 December 2024, from 5 pm: visit to the performance, Deutsche Oper Berlin 
Further dates are planned for early 2025.

€12.00 for children (€2.00 workshop + €10.00 opera visit)
€39.00 for adults aged 18 and over (€2.00 workshop + €7.00 admission (reduced €3.50) + €30.00 opera visit)
Bookings at fuehrung@dhm.de for registering for the workshop / exhibition visit. The special-price opera tickets can only be booked once you have received confirmation in the next step. 

During the winter holiday week, children develop their own sounds and music, which they present in the Tischlerei at the end of the week on 8 February 2025.

Registration under

jungedeutscheper@deutscheoperberlin.de

"Mahagonny 2.0" is a music theatre project for children and young people aged 9 to 18 with and without disabilities and from different cultural backgrounds. Based on the opera RISE AND FALL OF THE CITY OF MAHAGONNY by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht, the participants create their own image of society and consider: "If we build a town, what does it look like and what rules apply there?".

The results of the project will be presented in two performances at the Tischlerei on 19 and 20 July 2025. In planning, subject to funding Participation is free of charge, registration at

jungedeutscheoper@deutscheoperberlin.de 

We put our two cents in at the Schauklub. We meet about once a month and attend an opera performance for which discounted tickets are available. Together we talk about what we've seen and our thoughts on it. "Who had what with whom ...?"; "Can't it be any different?"; "I would have done it like this ..."; "And why opera mustard?" Mustard yellow is the colour of the Deutsche Oper Berlin. Whether you're an "opera connoisseur" or a "culture buff", everyone can add their two cents.

The show club is organised by former FSJ student Madeleine Kandschur, further information and registration via

jungedeutscheoper@deutscheoperberlin.de

or via DM to our Instagram account

junge_deutscheoperberlin

Our opera family project is aimed at families with children who have not yet experienced opera. Children, parents, grandparents - and whoever else is part of the family - have the opportunity to experience rehearsal visits, musical workshops and musical productions together free of charge. In cooperation with your family centre, you will get to know the opera for children in front of and behind the stage.

The programme is aimed at families with children up to 6 years of age.

Participation is free of charge

Supported by the Heinz and Heide Dürr Foundation

Project management Anna von Gehren
Collaboration Madeleine Kandschur
Music education workshops Christina von Nell and Letizia Massetti

If you are interested and would like to make an appointment, please send us an email!

opernfamilien@deutscheoperberlin.de

On individual Saturday afternoons, the doors leading backstage are opened for children accompanied by adults.

Here you can discover how opera is made!

Cost: € 5,– per person

For adults who would like to experience an opera together with children, we offer playful workshops on weekends for joint preparation.

The age recommendations for the workshops are based on the respective operas.

Cost: € 5,– per person