--- title: "Opera Square Festival" url: "https://www.visitfrankfurt.travel/en/experience/festival-and-events/opera-square-festival" language: "en" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Experience > Festival and Events > Opera Square Festival" --- Opera Square  Festival ====================== The 2027 date will be announced shortly - - Culture meets cuisine **Homage to Opernplatz** ------------------------ The Opernplatzfest celebrates the special atmosphere of Frankfurt's Opernplatz with a successful combination of culture and cuisine. Against the impressive backdrop of the Alte Oper, the festival highlights the elegance and uniqueness of the square with atmospheric lighting and a carefully curated programme. A diverse range of music ensures the best entertainment. High-quality live music, selected dishes and a convivial atmosphere make the Opernplatzfest a special experience – and at the same time reflect Frankfurt's cultural diversity. - Opening hours Monday to Thursday: 12:00 - 23:00 Uhr Friday and Saturday: 12:00 - 24:00 Uhr Sunday: 12:00 - 23:00 Uhr Address Opernplatz 1 60313 Frankfurt am Main - - - - - - 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. - **Music programme:**  The Opera Square Festival impresses with a varied music programme ranging from classical music to modern live acts and Italian folk music. 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 Further details will be provided in good time before the festival begins. FAQs Frequently asked questions about the Opera Square Festival - When will the Opera Square Festival take place in 2027? The Opera Square Festival 2027 date will be announced shortly. - What are the opening hours of the Opera Square Festival in 2027? The Opera Square Festival is open as follows: Monday to Thursday: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm Friday and Saturday: 12:00 pm - 12:00 am Sunday: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm - Where does the Opera Square Festival take place? The festival is held on Opera Square ("Opernplatz") in front of the Alte Oper, around the Lucae Fountain. - How does one get to the Opera Square Festival by public transport? 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 - Is it possible to travel to the Opera Square Festival by car? 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. - Are there disabled parking spaces? Yes, disabled parking spaces are available in the Alte Oper underground parking garage, which is open all day.