Kiel celebrates the open-air premiere of La Traviata” – free for everyone!
Premiere of the summer opera "La Traviata" in Kiel on July 19, 2025, free live broadcasts at several locations await visitors.

Kiel celebrates the open-air premiere of La Traviata” – free for everyone!
On July 19, 2025 the time has finally come: the premiere of the summer opera “La Traviata” by Giuseppe Verdi celebrates a brilliant start in Kiel. The event starts at 8 p.m., but a preliminary program starts at 6 p.m. A special highlight is the free live broadcast of the premiere at several locations in and around Kiel as well as in Neumünster. Viewers can look forward to experiencing the opera in a convivial setting, as remaining tickets for the premiere are currently still available. Kn online reports that the broadcasts will take place in eight different locations, so there is something for everyone.
The transmission locations include the Ivenspark in Kiel-Dietrichsdorf, the Andreas-Hofer-Platz in Kiel-Elmschenhagen and the Kiel-Friedrichsort Fortress. The city center is also included, with the Sunexpress Ocean Fun Park at the boat harbor and the popular restaurants on site. For those who want to take things a little quieter, there is the Heidenberger Teich in Kiel-Mettenhof and the Blücherplatz in Kiel-Ravensberg. In Neumünster, the broadcast will be set up in the Caspar von Saldern Haus. All events adds that seating is available at every location. The provider recommends bringing picnic blankets or your own chairs to fully enjoy the evening.
Culture for everyone
The aim of the event is to make culture accessible and free for everyone, as well SH Ugeavisen determines. The broadcast begins promptly at 8 p.m., after an introduction by theater spokesman Daniel Karasek at 7:45 p.m. For guests who arrive earlier, the preliminary program at the boat harbor begins at 3 p.m.
The live broadcast ends around 11 p.m., after a roughly 20-minute break in the middle. If you want more after the premiere, you can get tickets for the performances between July 20th and 27th, which are available at prices between 47 and 97 euros. These also take place at 8pm, providing an additional opportunity to enjoy Verdi's enchanting music.
It is recommended to consider traveling by public transport as possible road closures could affect traffic in Kiel. So enjoy the best of culture in the open air and spend unforgettable hours in the Kiel night!