The Estates Theater is a historic theater building on the Fruit Market in Prague's Old Town.
In October 1787, the premiere of the opera Don Giovanni, which Mozart dedicated to the people of Prague, took place here.
All important information about the Estates Theater is collected here, including the schedule, its history and address.
What Can I Do at Estates Theater?
After the State Opera and the National Theater, Estates Theater is the third opera stage in Prague and offers a very special experience.
You can enjoy an unforgettable evening at the theater in the atmosphere of the historic building. The theater is currently used for drama performances from the National Theater.
Traditionally, operas by Mozart are also performed. It is quite special to watch Don Giovanni in the house of its first performance.
But the building itself, built in the classicist style, is also reason enough for a visit, since it has been preserved almost completely in its original state.
Admission, Tickets and Guided Tours
Estates Theater is open all year round.
- Tickets: Tickets for the performances can be purchased on site, at the box office or online and are also available at all National Theater box offices.
- Guided Tours: Tours for groups can be arranged by appointment in different languages.
- Admission: The more specific details can be found here.
Schedule with the Current Program
The schedule as well as the current program and a preview for upcoming performances can be viewed here.
How Do I Get to Estates Theater?
Estates Theater is located in the middle of Prague's Old Town and is easily accessible by metro line A, green line, or metro line B, yellow line, via the Můstek stop.
From there it is only a few minutes walk.
History of Estates Theater
The opening of Estates Theater, built by Count Franz Anton Nostitz-Rieneck and originally named after him, took place in 1783 with the premiere of Lessing's tragedy Emilia Galotti.
It owes its present name to the Czech Estates, who bought the theater in 1798 and renamed it the Royal Estates Theater.
To this day, the building, built in the classicist style, has been preserved almost completely in its original state.
The chandelier, which was hung during the last complete renovation in 1983 - 1991, is a copy of the original chandelier from 1874, which is still partly supplied with gas. It weighs 800 kilograms and has 148 light bulbs.
Inseparably connected with the history of Estates Theater is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who conducted "Figaro's Wedding" here in January 1787. On October 29, 1787, Estates Theater hosted the world premiere of the opera "Don Giovanni," which Mozart dedicated to the people of Prague. In the following years other operas by Mozart were performed.
With almost 700 seats, Estates Theater is today one of the stages of the National Theater and is used for ballet and drama performances, with the operas of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart forming a program focus.
Contact
- Address: Železná, Staré Město, 110 00 Prague
- Public Transport: Subway line A, grüne Linie und U-Bahnlinie B, gelbe Linie, Haltestelle Můstek
- Opening Hours: Opening hours can be found here.