Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival 2026: programme archive
The announced programme for the 33rd International Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival covered 12–26 September 2026 at Aspendos Ancient Theatre. Those dates have passed; this page preserves the programme, not an offer to book the 2026 performances.
The announced September programme
All six performances were scheduled for 21:00, with admission for ages 7 and over.
- Saturday, 12 September: Attila
- Tuesday, 15 September: Anna Karenina
- Saturday, 19 September: Carmina Burana
- Monday, 21 September: Carmina Burana
- Friday, 25 September: Spartacus
- Saturday, 26 September: Spartacus
Attila: opera by Giuseppe Verdi
Antalya State Opera and Ballet was listed for the opening production. Political ambition, conflict and personal drama drive the story, with large choral scenes and dramatic orchestration.
Anna Karenina: Tolstoy through dance
Also presented by Antalya State Opera and Ballet, the ballet draws on Leo Tolstoy’s novel. Choreography and music convey Anna’s struggle between love, family responsibilities and society’s expectations.
Carmina Burana: two dates for Carl Orff’s work
Antalya State Opera and Ballet’s production combined orchestra, soloists, choir and stage movement. Its strong rhythms and choral passages distinguish it from the opera and ballets elsewhere in the programme.
Spartacus: the closing ballet
The final two dates were devoted to a story of rebellion, freedom and sacrifice. Large ensemble scenes and demanding choreography give this classical ballet its dramatic scale.
Tickets and transfers: check the current programme
For a future visit, check the available date and performance on the relevant product page before reserving. A ticket-only option does not include transport: arrange your own journey and return. Transfer-inclusive options cover hotel pickup and the return after the performance within the selected departure area.
- ticket-only reservation
- Antalya Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival with Transfer
- Alanya Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival with Transfer
- Side Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival with Transfer
- Belek Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival with Transfer
- Kemer Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival with Transfer
Pickup times depend on the hotel and departure region. Follow the details in your booking confirmation rather than the historical schedule above.
Planning an evening at the ancient theatre
The Roman theatre’s stone seating, acoustics and open-air setting are part of the experience. Allow time to enter and find your seat; wear comfortable shoes for stone steps and passages. Check the evening weather and consider a light layer for the return journey.
