Opera in the St. Margarethen Quarry
Tosca melodrama by Giacomo Puccini.
St. Margarethen is among the oldest and largest quarries on the Continent, but today it is also one of the the most impressive openair stages in all of Europe. The high-calibre events taking place here include the summer cultural highlight in Burgenland, Opera in the Quarry, whose performances enchant around 5,000 guests each night. This and the smaller Ruffini arena are also venues for national and international rock, pop, and cabaret performances.
A love triangle, scheming and violence – and the most captivating of melodies: In 2026, Giacomo Puccini´s melodrama returns to Europe´s most beautiful open-air stage. The quarry at St. Margarethen is transformed into the city of Rome in the year 1800, a most unique setting for fiery arias, flaming passion – and ultimately tragedy.