Between sensual temptation and social belonging

Richard Wagner's opera Tannhäuser and the Singers' War at Wartburg can be experienced at the Nuremberg Opera House. At the center is Tannhäuser, whose life path is marked by a fundamental conflict: on one side stands sensual temptation and passionate desire, on the other side the longing for social belonging and recognition.

The Nuremberg production therefore addresses a central tension of the work. Tannhäuser moves between different life designs and must deal with the expectations of his social environment. The opera connects personal crisis, inner turmoil, and the question of one's own place in society.

Wagner's Opera at the Nuremberg Opera House

The work is one of Richard Wagner's well-known operas and takes the audience into a world between sensual allure, social order, and artistic competition. The Singers' War at Wartburg serves as an important reference point for the plot. Tannhäuser's conflict is not only told as a private decision but also as a confrontation with the norms and expectations of his surroundings.

Anyone interested in opera, music theater, and the works of Richard Wagner has the opportunity in Nuremberg to experience this dramatic story live on stage. The performance is aimed at visitors who want to discover or revisit a grand opera narrative with strong contrasts and a multifaceted protagonist.

Date and Visit

• Date: November 8, 2026
• Start: 6:00 PM
• Location: Nuremberg Opera House, Richard-Wagner-Platz 2, 90443 Nuremberg
• Category: Theater and Opera

The event takes place in a covered opera house and is therefore independent of the weather conditions outside. Information on ticket prices, available tickets, entrance, parking options, and accessibility is not included in the present details. For current information, the event page of the Nuremberg State Theater is recommended.