When does Offenbach Revealed take place?

The VR introduction takes place on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 5:50 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The event location is Theater Koblenz in the theater tent at Greifenklaustraße in 56077 Koblenz.

What can the audience expect?

The audience will experience a VR introduction to Jacques Offenbach's opera The Tales of Hoffmann and follow the composer through his composition workshop and important stages of the opera's creation.

Is Offenbach Revealed bookable separately?

No. The VR introduction can only be booked in combination with a performance visit of The Tales of Hoffmann.

How much does a ticket cost?

The ticket price for the event is set at 5.50 euros.

Is there an age requirement?

The age recommendation for the VR introduction is 16 years.

Jacques Offenbach returns: Koblenz experiences an opera journey through space and time

Name: Offenbach Revealed
Start: 2026-10-08T17:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-08T17:50:00+02:00
Location: Theater Koblenz | Theaterzelt

Experience Jacques Offenbach as a ghostly tour guide

On October 8, 2026, the Theater Koblenz invites you to the extraordinary VR introduction Offenbach Revealed in the theater tent. From 5:30 PM to 5:50 PM, the audience will accompany Jacques Offenbach on a virtual journey through the creation of his opera The Tales of Hoffmann.

An introduction to the work between operatic magic and virtual reality

In the foyer of the theater tent, Jacques Offenbach appears as a posthumous host and guides the visitors into his composition workshop. The VR experience combines musical theater, historical context, and digital stage performance into an unusual concert experience.

In the footsteps of The Tales of Hoffmann

The journey follows important locations, stories, and characters on the way to Offenbach's fantastic opera. With VR glasses, the audience encounters selected key figures before they become central characters of the evening. The production makes composition, dramaturgy, and the history of opera immediately tangible.

Offenbach's music between lightness and abyss

Jacques Offenbach is one of the defining composers of European musical theater. His works combine musical wit, precise orchestration, and surprising emotional depth. The Tales of Hoffmann showcases a particularly fantastic and eerie side of his oeuvre.

Important note for the theater evening

The VR introduction can be booked only in conjunction with a performance visit of The Tales of Hoffmann. The age recommendation is 16 years. The short introduction ends in time before the opera performance begins.

Conclusion

Offenbach Revealed offers a sensory access to a great work of opera literature. Those who want to combine music history, virtual reality, and the special live atmosphere of the theater will experience an unusual introduction to The Tales of Hoffmann here. Discover the theater evening in Koblenz now and experience Offenbach's fantastic world live.