Antalya Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival with Transfer
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Key Activity Features
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Starting Location: Antalya
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Available Days:
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Total Duration (Including Transfers): 6 Hours
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Guiding & Support: English , Turkish , German , Russian
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Booking Confirmation: Immediate Approval.
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Voucher Type: Both Printed and Mobile Accepted.
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Accessibility: Wheelchair Friendly.
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Online Booking: Quick, Easy, and Secure.
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Cancellation policy: Flexible
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Fast-Track Entry: No Waiting in Line.
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Tour ID: 329
Why This Tour Is Worth Choosing
- Transfer from Antalya city center and surrounding areas to the Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival
- Entrance ticket and transportation included in the price
- Unique art night at the ancient Aspendos Theatre
- World-famous opera and ballet performances staged
- A cultural and artistic evening from Antalya with Vigo Tours
What to Expect
International Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival
Aspendos Ancient Theatre — Ballet Turkey — Opera Turkey
The International Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival offers an extraordinary cultural experience in the unique setting of the 2,000-year-old Aspendos Ancient Theatre.
Hotel pickup and drop-off from all hotels is included in the price, allowing guests to enjoy the evening without any transportation concerns.
Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival — September Program
All performances take place at Aspendos Ancient Theatre and begin at 21:00.
Festival Performances
- Turandot — Opera
- Zorba — Ballet
- Swan Lake — Ballet
- Don Quixote — Ballet
- Tosca — Opera
- La Traviata — Opera
A Legendary Festival in a 2,000-Year-Old Theatre
First organized in 1994, the Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival is held every September in the breathtaking atmosphere of the ancient Aspendos Theatre. This monumental Roman structure is considered one of the best-preserved ancient theatres in the world and is globally renowned for its exceptional acoustics.
Each year, approximately 100,000 art lovers from across the Antalya region attend the festival. A significant portion of the audience consists of foreign visitors who combine their holiday with an unforgettable cultural experience.
Aspendos Theatre — Opera Turkey — Ballet Turkey
The festival is organized by the General Directorate of State Opera and Ballet under the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
It stands among the most prestigious opera and ballet festivals worldwide, both in artistic quality and historical setting.
World-Class Acoustics and Artistic Excellence
What makes the Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival truly exceptional is the extraordinary acoustic quality of the ancient theatre. Classical music and vocal performances can be heard with the same clarity and depth from every seat, without artificial amplification.
This unique acoustic environment attracts internationally renowned conductors, choreographers, directors, and soloists, making the festival a focal point of global interest in the world of opera and ballet.
International Recognition and Cultural Prestige
The Aspendos Festival is a member of the European Festivals Association and is the first and only opera and ballet festival to receive the Best Quality Management Certificate.
As a true meeting point of civilizations, the festival has hosted countless Turkish and international artists, bringing together lovers of classical music, opera, and ballet in the magical setting of Aspendos.
An Unforgettable Cultural Experience
Watching timeless masterpieces of opera and ballet under the stars, surrounded by ancient stone walls that have stood for two millennia, creates an atmosphere unlike any other cultural event in the world.
The Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival is not just a performance — it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do the performances take place
All performances are held at Aspendos Ancient Theatre.
Is hotel pickup and drop-off included
Yes — pickup and drop-off from all hotels is included in the price.
What time do the performances start
All performances start at 21:00.
What type of performances are included
The festival features world-famous operas and classical ballet productions performed by leading artists of Opera Turkey and Ballet Turkey.
Is the festival suitable for foreign visitors
Yes — the festival is highly popular among international guests, and the performances transcend language through music, movement, and visual storytelling.
Why is Aspendos Theatre so special
Aspendos Theatre is globally famous for its perfect natural acoustics and exceptional state of preservation, offering an unmatched opera and ballet experience.
What’s Included in the Price
- Pick up from hotels and drop off at hotels
- Entrance ticket (category 2)
- Food - Drinks and personal expenses
Pickup Information
Meeting Point
Important Information Before You Go
ASPENDOS OPERA AND BALLET FESTIVAL — IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION
The Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival is organized with pickup and drop-off included from all hotels in Side, Alanya, Antalya, Belek, and Kemer.
All performances start at 21:00.
Seating surface — concrete — stone — marble
Seating arrangement — unnumbered — free seating
As seating at the Aspendos Ancient Theatre is made of stone and marble, bringing a small cushion is recommended for your comfort.
Tour Program & Schedule
Tour Program — Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival
Pick-up and drop-off locations — all hotels in Side, Alanya, Antalya, Belek, and Kemer
Featured performances — Aida (Opera) — Swan Lake (Ballet)
Pick-up times may vary.
The exact pick-up time will be confirmed one day before the event and sent by e-mail.
Hotel pick-up times — approximate
Side — from 18:45
Alanya — from 17:30
Belek — from 19:30
Antalya — from 18:30
Kemer — from 17:30
Bus transfer to the Ancient Theatre of Aspendos
Entrance to the theatre — 20:30
Aspendos Opera and Ballet performance begins — 21:00
End of the event and return to hotels — between 23:30 and 00:00
Prices & Availability
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Dear Xiang Li,
Thank you very much for your inquiry.
The Fire of Anatolia Dance Show at Ancient Aspendos is scheduled for 07 November. The show will take place unless there are severe weather conditions.
For now, the weather forecast for the 7th of November looks suitable for the performance.
If you have any further questions or need assistance with your reservation, we are happy to help.
Kind regards,
Vigo Tours
Subject: Pickup from Liberty Lara Hotel – Tosca, 27 September
Dear Ian,
Thank you very much for your inquiry. Yes, pickup and drop-off from Liberty Lara Hotel are included in the price.
Regarding your question about the tickets: the difference between Standard and 1st Category tickets lies in the seating location. 1st Category tickets provide closer and more central seats with a better view of the stage.
We would be delighted to welcome you to the Tosca performance on 27 September.
Best regards,
Vigo Tours
Can Turk
(5.0)
Organisation was fine . On site the Aspendos site staff were very amateur . Worth saying g to clients that a comfortable cushion should be packed .
Johanna kuiper
(5.0)Tour opera & ballet
Heel goed geregeld. Een mooie bus haalde ons op bij de ingang van ons hotel Side Mare. We hadden een aanbetaling gedaan en nu gaven we het resterende bedrag contant aan de chauffeur. We waren de laatste stop en reden in een keer door naar Aspendos. We werden op het parkeerterrein afgezet, geattendeerd op het busnummer en naar de ingang begeleid. Na afloop stond de chauffeur ons al op te wachten en werden we weer netjes bij het hotel afgezet. Prima service, bedankt!
Aida Shaikakova
(5.0)
3 года с вами)))
Reply from Vigo Tours: Thank you very much for your review!
Большое спасибо!
Савчук Анастасия
(5.0)
Всё было отлично! Особенно понравилась обратная связь, большое количество напоминаний о мероприятии. Из минусов - приехали поздно и все комфортные места были заняты, пришлось сидеть на самом верху.
Suzette Bell-Roberts
(3.8)Aspendos Carmen Burana
The pick-up was not professional, they were on time to collect us, but then there was a 25-minute delay at one of the hotels searching for guests. This meant that we arrived as the concert was starting and so only got seated after the first song.
Leonard Weise
(3.5)
Tour was fully booked. This was a Saturday performance and pickup was scheduled during prime traffic hours. The bus had to go from Konyaalti to downtown Old Town to pickup all riders. Due to traffic we were late getting to the performance and the orchestra was already warmed up. We and no time to pick a good seat, go to WC, take a look at the theater, get a refreshment, nothing. It was 2 1/2 hr from our pickup at 6:30pm to arrival at the ballet at 9:05pm. After the two hour performance we had to immediately get back to our bus to return to hotel at 2:00am. If performance is on a Saturday the tour should schedule pickup at least one hour sooner for a more enjoyable experience.
Jörg Thomas
(5.0)Aspendos Opera
We booked the tickets already before our vacation. The communication was perfect. We got all information about meeting point (inkl. Google GPS) on time. The transfer was well organised. Friendly driver and Organisator. The Opera in Aspendos was an amazing event. We recommend Vigo tours.
Heather
(5.0)aspendos ancient theatre
We went to a classical music concert in the evening and it was amazing, the atmosphere was excellent, no microphone or electric speakers were used, but the sound carried everywhere.
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