When does the performance take place?

The performance takes place on 02.09.2026 at 20:00 at the State Museum of Egyptian Art in Munich.

How long does King Roger last?

The running time is approximately 90 minutes according to event details. No intermission is scheduled.

Where is the venue located?

The venue is the State Museum of Egyptian Art, Gabelsbergerstraße 35, 80333 Munich.

Is the venue accessible for people with disabilities?

Yes, the museum has a barrier-free entrance, an elevator, no-step access, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms.

How much does a ticket cost?

A specific ticket price was not clearly stated in the verifiable sources. Please check the current pre-sale at Munich Ticket.

Is there an intermission?

No, the performance will be presented without an intermission according to the available information.

Szymanowski's King Roger ignites an opera fire full of power and ecstasy in the museum

Name: KING ROGER by Karol Szymanowski
Start: 2026-09-02T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-02T23:30:00+02:00
Location: Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst

A rare opera event at the Egyptian Museum: KING ROGER in Munich

With Karol Szymanowski's King Roger, a work materializes as a tension field between mystery play, opera, and oratorio on a stage that could hardly be more impressive: the State Museum of Egyptian Art in Munich. Opera Incognita brings the rarely performed masterpiece to Munich for the first time in 2026, thus opening a resonance space for music theater between ecstasy, power, and transformation.

Between power, seduction, and archaic ecstasy

The piece condenses the old Sicilian Norman story about King Roger with motifs from Euripides' Bacchae. From this connection, a music theater emerges about dominion and devotion, about order and the temptation of the Dionysian. The official project description emphasizes the diversity of impressionism, expressionism, folklore, and oriental colors that Szymanowski combines in a score of high sensual density.

A space that allows the opera to breathe

The State Museum of Egyptian Art provides not just a backdrop for this production but an atmospheric counterpart. The unusual performance venue in the museum enhances the theater atmosphere, as architecture, light, and sound engage in immediate dialogue here. Precisely therein lies the strength of Opera Incognita: opera is not displayed in a museum-like manner but made accessible as a vibrant stage experience.

Why this evening deserves attention

The Munich performance is the first of King Roger in the city and part of a multi-part schedule in late summer and early autumn 2026. The production promises an intense evening for a cultural audience that appreciates grand musical images, clear dramatic lines, and an extraordinary venue. Those seeking music theater beyond the ordinary will experience a production of rare value and artistic impact.

Practical information for theater visits

The performances begin on 29.08.2026 and on 02.09., 04.09., 05.09., 09.09., 11.09., and 12.09.2026, each starting at 20:00. According to event and museum information, the performance lasts around 90 minutes and will be presented without an intermission. The venue is accessible for people with disabilities; a barrier-free entrance, elevator, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, and assistance from staff are available. The location is in the art area at Gabelsbergerstraße 35.

Conclusion

King Roger at the State Museum of Egyptian Art promises not an ordinary opera evening, but an intense music theater experience between mythical material and the present, sound ecstasy and intellectual sharpness. Those who love grand opera in unusual surroundings should experience this event live.