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During a guided tour of the Zurich Opera House, school classes discover what happens behind the scenes of a major music theatre. The tour takes them onto the stage and into key workshops such as props, tailoring, and make-up — offering fascinating insights into the many professions that make a production come to life.

The Zurich Opera House works closely with schools across the Canton of Zurich, offering students of all ages an engaging introduction to opera and ballet. Through workshops, guided tours, rehearsal visits, and creative projects, young people experience the world of music theatre up close, discover artistic processes, and explore their own creativity. The goal is to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and foster dialogue between the classroom and the stage.

A glimpse behind the scenes of our educational work: in these photo galleries, we show how children, teenagers, and young adults experience opera and ballet up close. Discover impressions from workshops, school projects, and creative encounters with the world of music theatre.

The newly founded Children’s Opera Orchestra of the Zurich Opera House is a collaboration between the canton’s music schools and the Opera House Orchestra. Talented children aged 7 to 14 can develop their musical skills, explore the world of opera, and experience the joy of making music together on the prestigious stage of the Zurich Opera House.

Youth Opera: As part of a large-scale education project, 15 primary and secondary school classes explore Cornelia Funke’s famous youth novel “The Thief Lord.”

The Zurich Opera House and Im Birch secondary school have been working together for several years to integrate dance into everyday school life. Workshops, input and visits to the opera house give pupils creative approaches to the art form. All classes now dance together and the project shapes the school's identity. In June 2026, the 3rd secondary classes will present their final pieces.