When does the performance start?

The start is on 26.07.2026 at 18:00.

Where does The Magic Flute take place?

In the Blackbox at FAT CAT (Gasteig) in Munich.

What is the address of the venue?

Rosenheimer Straße 5, 81667 Munich.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the venues and event rooms at FAT CAT are wheelchair accessible; there are several elevators in the building.

How many seats does the Blackbox have?

The Blackbox is listed with 249 seats.

What is the best way to get there?

By S-Bahn to Rosenheimer Platz or by tram line 25. For drivers, the Gasteig parking garage is available.

Mozart's Magic Flute Unfolds Fairy-Tale Opera Magic at FAT CAT Munich

Name: The Magic Flute
Start: 2026-07-26T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Blackbox im Fat Cat (Gasteig)

A Mozart Evening Between Fairy Tale Magic and Stage Magic

With The Magic Flute, one of the great opera classics is coming to the Blackbox at FAT CAT. Mozart's work combines folk theater, Masonic mystery, fairy-tale trials, and unforgettable melodies into a stage experience that has moved generations since its premiere in 1791. In Munich, this production unfolds that rare mix of lightness and depth that makes the evening both entertaining and touching.

Between Singspiel, Symbolism, and Great Emotion

The Magic Flute thrives on contrasts: Tamino and Pamina, Papageno and Sarastro, night and light, temptation and enlightenment. It is precisely this dramatic tension that continues to attract audiences to the opera today. The work is considered one of the most performed German-language operas and fascinates with a score where lyrical intimacy, comedic charm, and solemn gravity interweave seamlessly.

The Atmosphere of the Blackbox at FAT CAT

The performance venue in the former Gasteig gives the evening a special theater atmosphere. The Blackbox is known as a compact space for intense proximity; according to FAT CAT, it is designed for 249 people. The audience experiences voices, performance, and musical nuances from immediate distance. This room size amplifies the audience's reaction because every gesture, every breath, and every vocal color change becomes immediately perceptible.

A Play Space for Opera with Colors and Contrasts

FAT CAT describes itself as a cultural center in the former Gasteig, where theater, concerts, and other formats find their place. For The Magic Flute, this means an environment that focuses on vibrant presence and gives classical repertoire a fresh presence. Mozart's opera particularly benefits from such spaces where set design, lighting mood, and acoustics work closely together and activate the audience's imagination.

What the Audience Can Expect on This Evening

Those who experience The Magic Flute live can look forward to an evening full of musical enchantment, comedic moments, and spiritual imagery. The combination of operatic artistry, playful wit, and poetic symbolism makes this event a worthwhile cultural experience in Munich. A visit promises music theater with heart, humor, and lasting resonance.

Conclusion: The Magic Flute in the Blackbox at FAT CAT combines an opera classic with immediate proximity and vibrant presence. Anyone who wants to experience Mozart in a concentrated, atmospheric form should not miss this summer evening.