Your donation strengthens the Zurich Opera House’s work with young talent and outreach programmes – supporting emerging artists and opening opera, ballet and concert experiences to the audiences of tomorrow.
9. May 2026
"A Night at the Opera" is the new benefit event in support of the Zurich Opera House’s work with young talent. For one night, the opera house becomes a glamorous setting for artistic highlights, dance, culinary experiences and inspiring encounters. A silent auction also offers the opportunity to bid for lasting memories of the evening. All proceeds support the opera house’s outreach work – helping to nurture emerging talent and to open up opera, ballet and concert experiences to the audiences of tomorrow.
Programme
17.00
Doors open
Red carpet at the main entrance
Champagne reception in the entrance foyer and on the stage
18.00
Gala dinner
Three-course menu by Michelin-starred chef Stefan Heilemann (Widder Restaurant)
"A Night at the Opera"
Siena Licht Miller & Andrew Owens
With members of the Orchestra Academy
and the International Opera Studio
Arias & duets
Regula Mühlemann, soprano
Stephen Costello, tenor
Esteban Dominguez Gonzalvo, piano
Pas de deux
Ahaya Tsunaki & Karen Azatyan,
soloists of Zurich Ballet
Award ceremony
Silent auction
Host: Jennifer Bosshard
Afterwards
Live band "Upgrade" on the main stage
Open bar, DJ Louis DeFumer and lounge in the Mirror Hall
From 22.00
Thanks to the generous support of the AMAG Group, a complimentary limousine service will be available for your journey home between 22.00 and 2.00 (within a radius of 15 km). The number of rides is limited.
Dress code: Black tie
If you would like to support the Zurich Opera House’s work with young talent in advance of the event, we would be very grateful for your donation to:
IBAN: CH86 0022 5225 P271 7002 9
Opernhaus Zürich AG
"A Night at the Opera"
Falkenstrasse 1
8008 Zurich


