The Opera Square Festival celebrates the magnificent “Opernplatz” with a lively mix of culture and culinary delights. Surrounded by the historical Alte Oper, the festival highlights the beauty of the square. Featuring spectacular lighting and a carefully selected programme, the festival underlines the uniqueness of the Opernplatz.
A highlight in the event calendar
A tribute to one of most beautiful squares in Frankfurt
This year, our party will take place at an earlier date, but as usual will offer unforgettable moments full of enjoyment and conviviality. As usual, the party will be accompanied by an entertaining music programme.
History and character of the Opera Square Festival
An open-air event
in a class of its own since 1978
Originally created as a sign of gratitude from the then Lord Mayor Dr Walter Wallmann to the residents of the Opernplatz, the festival has developed into one of the city's most outstanding events.
The lord mayor's thanks went to the patient people who endured the years of inconvenience caused by the construction work surrounding the rebuilding of the Alte Oper. From the modest Lucae Fountain Festival, which celebrated the completion of the fountain of the same name, it grew into a large-scale urban spectacle known as the Opera Square Festival.
Over the years, the Opera Square Festival has developed into an event that reflects the unique combination of tradition and modernity characterising Frankfurt. It is the only event of its kind on the Opernplatz, which makes it an exclusive highlight of the events calendar. The combination of historical significance and contemporary staging with dancing, music and culinary delights attracts thousands of visitors every year. The festival celebrates the cultural diversity and quality awareness of the city and symbolises Frankfurt's openness and joie de vivre.
The Opera Square Festival not only brings together people from different cultures and generations, it also serves as a living monument to the city's history and sense of community. It is a tribute to Frankfurt's resilience and cultural richness.
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Music programme:
The Opera Square Festival impresses with a varied music programme ranging from classical concerts to modern DJ sets. Visitors may dance into the summer night against the breathtaking backdrop of the Alte Oper, move to cool beats or be enchanted by high-calibre live performances. -
Culinary diversity:
Local restaurateurs and chefs from fine restaurants around Opernplatz enhance the culinary experience with a variety of food stalls offering cuisine from all over the world. Whether it's German bratwurst, tarte flambée, Argentinian steak or Spanish paella, the quality and internationality of the food guarantee an incomparable taste experience. Together with the range of high-quality cocktails and other drinks prepared by experienced bartenders, the Opera Square Festival is a feast for the senses. -
Atmosphere:
The special atmosphere on Opernplatz, especially at dusk when the lighting bathes the square in a magical light, creates a unique mood. This is the place to end the day after work with colleagues and friends.
Stage programme
for Opera Square Festival
| Wednesday, 25.06. | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | PIANO AROUND THE WORLD |
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| Wednesday, 25.06. | 7.15 pm - 10.00 pm | MO’ HORIZONS |
| Thursday, 26.06. | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | PIANO AROUND THE WORLD |
| Thursday, 26.06. | 6:15 pm - 10:00 pm | RODY REYES |
| Friday, 27.06. | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | PIANO AROUND THE WORLD |
| Friday, 27.06. | 6:15 pm - 10:30 pm | ATHI.ROCKS |
| Saturday, 28.06. | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | PIANO AROUND THE WORLD |
| Saturday, 28.06. | 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm | OSCAR CANTON BAND |
| Sunday, 29.06. | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | PIANO AROUND THE WORLD |
| Sunday, 29.06. | 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm | PATRICK KEIL DUO |
| Sunday, 29.06. | 7:15 pm - 10:00 pm | SOULED OUT |
| Monday, 30.06. | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | PIANO AROUND THE WORLD |
| Monday, 30.06. | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm | KRÜGER ROCKT! |
| Tuesday, 01.07. | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | PIANO AROUND THE WORLD |
| Tuesday, 01.07. | 6:15 pm - 10:00 pm | FAYETTE |
| Wednesday, 02.07. | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | PIANO AROUND THE WORLD |
| Wednesday, 02.07. | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm | ROY HAMMER & DIE PRALINÉES |
| Thursday, 03.07. | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | PIANO AROUND THE WORLD |
| Thursday, 03.07. | 6:15 pm - 10:00 pm | CHACAN |
| Friday, 04.07. | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | PIANO AROUND THE WORLD |
| Friday, 04.07. | 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm | EVAS APFEL |
| Friday, 04.07. | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm | TWO WORDS LOVE |
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the Opera Square Festival
The Opera Square Festival 2025 will take place from 25.06 to 04.07.2025.
The Opera Square Festival is open daily from 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
The festival is held on Opera Square ("Opernplatz") in front of the Alte Oper, around the Lucae Fountain.
Stop: Alte Oper
- From Frankfurt Main Train Station, take all S-Bahn lines in the direction of the city centre to Hauptwache station
- Continue with the U6 or U7 subway lines in the direction of "Heerstraße/Hausen" to Alte Oper station
The address for the sat nav is:
Opernplatz - Frankfurt am Main
The following car parks are located in the immediate vicinity:
- Alte Oper, Opernplatz
- OpernTurm, Bockenheimer Landstraße 2-4 (approx. 1-minute walk)
- Börse, Meisengasse (approx. 5-min. walk)
- Schiller-Passage, Taubenstraße 11 (approx. 5-min. walk)
- Junghofstraße (approx. 4-min. walk)
- TRIANON, Mainzer Landstraße 16 (approx. 3-min. walk), open until 1.30 am, closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Please note: The Alte Oper, OpernTurm, Schiller-Passage, Junghofstraße and Börse multi-storey car parks are open all day.
Yes, disabled parking spaces are available in the Alte Oper underground parking garage, which is open all day.