Opera Gent is temporarily closing... but we will continue to perform

Smooth and carefree on your way to the performance? We’ll take care of it for you.

Even after Opera Gent closes, we will still be there for you. We are temporarily relocating, but our artists, our staff and our warmth will travel with you to other locations in Ghent and the surrounding area.

Help us on the way

We also want to ensure that, during these transition years, you can come to our performances smoothly, safely and comfortably. To help you with that, we would like to understand your experience and needs.

Fill in our mobility survey here

Spring 2026 in Ghent

Ballet at Capitole Ghent

In the spring, we will bring two major ballet productions to Capitole: Rites (Bolero X, La Valse, Le Sacre du printemps) and OPUS. An impressive stage, new energy, the same artistic quality.

Concerts at De Bijloke and MIRY

Our symphonic concerts and concertante operas will find a new home at Muziekcentrum De Bijloke.
For part two of our aperitif concerts, we are moving closer to the centre in the charming MIRY Concert Hall.
To aperitif concerts

Music theatre at NTGent

We are performing at NTGent, with a rite of spring by Benjamin Abel Meirhaeghe and Lander Gyselinck.

Spring 2026 outside Ghent

Nabucco at Opera Antwerp – March 2026

We are scheduling additional performances of Verdi's Nabucco so that visitors from Ghent also have every opportunity to experience this production.

Sancta at Opera Antwerp – April 2026

Later in the spring, Sancta will premiere in Antwerp.

Carmen at Opera Antwerp and Concertgebouw Brugge – June 2026

From 2026 onwards, we will be bringing a major production to Bruges every year. We will start with Carmen, Bizet's beloved opera, directed by Wim Vandekeybus.

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Travel in comfort with the OBV bus

Introduction on the bus

During the journey, one of our dramaturges will give an inspiring introduction so that you arrive fully prepared. You will arrive well in advance and have the opportunity to enjoy a bite to eat before the performance.

When does the OBV bus leave?

We have selected the bus routes in advance. Does your subscription performance not fit in with a bus day?
Contact us – we will be happy to help you exchange your ticket(s).

Nabucco: Ghent – Antwerp (round trip)

Tue 3 March 2026 – departure 12.30
Sun 15 March 2026 – departure 12.15

Sancta: Ghent – Antwerp (round trip)

Sat 4 April 2026 – departure 17:15
Thu 9 April 2026 – departure 17:10

Carmen: Ghent – Bruges (round trip)

Thu 25 June 2026 – departure 17:30
Fri 26 June 2026 – departure 17:30

Practical information

Before departure, you will receive all practical information, such as exact times and confirmed pick-up and drop-off locations.
In Antwerp, the bus stops in Osystraat, within walking distance of Opera Antwerp.
In Bruges, the bus stops at the Concertgebouw.
We aim to arrive 75 minutes before the start of the performance.
The bus departs 30 minutes after the performance.
Fare: 20 euros. Discounted fare for Friends and subscribers: 15 euros.