Experts' Choice Award Latvian National Opera
What the experts agree on
This stunning neoclassical opera house has hosted world-class performances since 1919, with a season running September-May featuring both opera and ballet. Wagner himself once conducted here, making it a must-visit cultural landmark in Riga.
“The Latvian National Opera was founded in 1919 and makes its home in a grand, all-white neoclassical building that was originally built as the Riga German Theatre in 1863.”
– Afar Magazine
Fodor's "Latvia's restored 18th-century National Opera House, where Richard Wagner once conducted, is worthy of a night out." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Opera and ballet season runs September–May, with a summer festival highlighting new works." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Looking like a ski-jump ramp designed by Swarowski, this new Rīga landmark is in fact a prophesy fulfilled." Full review
Rough Guide "The Latvian National Opera is a historic opera house in Riga. Since its founding in 1912, it has become one of the main opera houses in the Baltic region. The building itself is an..."
National Geographic "See a performance at the beautiful Habsburg-era Latvian National Opera, which draws opera lovers looking for affordable access to world-class performances from all over Europe. "Tickets..."
