When does Hoffmann's Tales take place?

The performance takes place on October 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

Where will the opera be performed?

The performance will take place at Theater Koblenz in the theater tent on Greifenklaustraße in 56077 Koblenz.

In which language will the opera be sung?

The opera will be performed in French with German surtitles.

What age is the performance suitable for?

The event is recommended for ages 12 and up.

Is there a VR introductory program?

Yes. The VR introductory program Offenbach Revealed is additionally bookable and valid only in conjunction with a visit to a performance.

What is the ticket price?

A specific ticket price is not listed in the available event information.

Hoffmann's Tales: Offenbach's Dream World between Love, Madness, and Great Stage Art

Name: Hoffmann's Tales
Start: 2026-10-14T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-14T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Theater Koblenz | Theaterzelt

Hoffmann's Tales: A fantastic opera between love, madness, and inspiration

On October 14, 2026, a feverish dream world will open up in the theater tent of the Theater Koblenz: Jacques Offenbach's fantastic opera Hoffmann's Tales leads into the inner spaces of a poet whose memories, yearnings, and fears become grand stage images.

When memory becomes the stage

The poet, dreamer, and drinker Hoffmann stands at the edge of collapse. In a night filled with alcohol, memory, and longing, he conjures the figure of his lost love Stella. From this conjuration arise visions in which Hoffmann relives the great love stories of his life.

Olympia appears as an artificially created, flawless woman. Antonia is a singer whose voice costs her her life. Giulietta embodies the seductive Venetian, in whose arms all reason sinks. The three female figures become mirrors of a single longing – and projections of a love that simultaneously inspires and destroys Hoffmann.

Offenbach's opera between romance and madness

Jacques Offenbach's last opera combines musical poetry with a dramatic downward spiral. The direction by Anja Nicklich focuses on the price of art and the incurable desire that can evoke creative imagination.

The dramaturgy moves between reality and hallucination, between heavenly sound and nightly unrest. Set design, costumes, and lighting create an atmosphere in which the boundaries between memory and present dissolve. The direction makes Hoffmann's inner turmoil tangible as a sensual stage experience.

Music theater in the theater tent

Under the musical direction of Sejoon Park, the opera unfolds with Offenbach's colorful music. The performance will be in French with German surtitles. The theater tent will become the imaginary intermediate space: a place for dream visions, amorous temptations, and the dark shadows of the creative self.

A special addition is the VR introduction Offenbach Revealed, which leads into the creation history of the opera and Offenbach's world of composition before selected performances. It is only bookable in conjunction with a visit to a show.

Conclusion: An evening full of sound, shadows, and great feelings

Hoffmann's Tales promises an intense stage experience for all who wish to experience music theater as a journey into human abysses. Between spectacular fantasy, precise dramaturgy, and Offenbach's passionate music, an operatic atmosphere develops that lingers long after the final chord. Secure your seat and experience Hoffmann's dream world live at the Theater Koblenz.