Madama Butterfly - Schedule, Program & Tickets

When the sun slowly sets over the historic walls of Gars Castle and the Waldviertel is bathed in magical light, one of the most moving operas in music history unfolds in the summer of 2026: "Madama Butterfly" is a deeply moving story about hope, love and the bitter awakening of a woman caught between two worlds.
Puccini's opera is still one of the world's most successful stage works - not only because of its moving music, but also because of its deeply human story. At its center is the geisha Cio-Cio-San, known as Butterfly, who is waiting for her husband to return - full of trust, full of longing. What follows is an operatic hit of touching intensity.
With Far Eastern tones, Japanese flair and world-famous arias, Puccini takes the audience straight to the heart of a woman whose loyalty and dignity shine to the very end. In the unique natural setting of the BURG GARS opera house, this opera becomes an experience that gets under your skin. Pure summer opera! Where music, nature, history and enjoyment merge into an unforgettable unity!

Language: Italian (with subtitles)

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