When is the Hungarian State Opera House open? | Daily schedule & best time to visit

The Hungarian State Opera is open daily from 10am to 7pm, with adjusted access on days when performances take place.

Yes, on performance days general visits are usually permitted only until the end of the first interval of the evening show.

Most evening performances begin at 7pm, with occasional matinee performances starting at 3pm or 4pm.

Doors typically open 30 to 45 minutes before showtime, allowing time to enter and settle before the performance begins.

Latecomers are generally admitted only during the intermission, not during the performance itself.

On days with evening performances, daytime visits usually end around the start of the first interval, after which access is limited to performance ticket holders.

Ticket sales pause about 30 minutes before the performance, at which point counters serve only guests attending that evening’s show.

You should arrive at least 10 minutes early, as late entry is not permitted once the tour has started.

Evening access is typically restricted, with entry after late afternoon mainly reserved for performance attendees.

Late morning to early afternoon is ideal, as access is unrestricted and not yet affected by evening performance preparations.