Opera
האופרה לילדים

Children's Opera Hour season 25/26

What is the magic of the flute? Who are Hänsel and Gretel? Can anyone sing an opera? Discover the enchanting world of opera with our new family season, where audiences enjoy beloved stories through live music and captivating storytelling in Hebrew.  A Perfect opportunity for families experiencing opera for the first time!
Performances feature singers from the Meitar Opera Studio, accompanied by piano, and in colorful costumes.

∗ The performances are intended for ages 3-8 and take place in the Opera House’s foyer with the children sitting on carpets and the adults around them on chairs.
∗ Dear parents, please avoid coming with young babies who might disrupt the performance. All ages require a ticket.

Upcoming Performances:

מיני אופרה - הברווזון המכוער

Upcoming performance:

Jun 9
2026
Ido Ricklin - inspired by the beloved fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

The ugly duckling

In a duck’s nest, a small and different hatchling enters the world—full of joy and excitement. But time after time, he is rejected—until a magical songbird encourages him to embark on a journey of self-discovery. When Spring arrives, a meeting with a flock of swans’ changes everything.
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הפלא של מוצרט - מיני אופרה

Upcoming performance:

Jun 16
2026
Inspired by the characters, stories, and sounds of Mozart

The Magic of Mozart

A bored princess demands excitement and refuses to settle for less. When everyone at the palace gives up, a musical prodigy suddenly appears: a boy with perfect pitch, dazzling talent and a magical spark in his fingers. With help from his vibrant opera friends, they set off on a playful musical journey filled with song, costumes, props – and lots of laughter.
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עמי ותמי - מיני אופרה

Upcoming performance:

Jun 23
2026
Engelbert Humperdinck

Hänsel and Gretel

The young siblings who are lost in the darkness of the forest encounter the sumptuous candy house of the witch who loves to eat children for her dinner. But the smart children outwit the witch and get to reunite with their concerned parents. All's well that ends well. A magical production in Hebrew.
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Past Performances:

פורים באוופרה

פורים באופרה-נשף המסכות של סינדרלה

נשף המסיכות של סינדרלה נדחה למועד חדש. נחזור אליכם בהקדם עם תאריך מעודכן ומבטיחים לחגוג יחד בגדול
לפרטים וכרטיסים
מיני אופרה - האופרה הישראלית לילדים
  • Tuesdays | 5:00 PM | In the Opera House foyer
Inspired by the characters, stories, and sounds of Mozart

The Magic Flute

Papageno the bird hunter sets out in search of Princess Pamina to Sarastro's kingdom. Along the way, he meets the Queen of the Night and her three mysterious assistants, and even finds love. Mozart's beloved opera in a colorful and entertaining version and a special arrangement for children in Hebrew - translated by Ehud Manor.
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מיני אופרה - סינדרלה
  • Tuesdays | 5:00 PM | In the Opera House foyer
Gioacchino Rossini

Cinderella

The beloved fairytale about Cinderella who rises from the cinders to become a beautiful princess in spite of the fact that her two ugly step sisters will do anything in their power to destroy her. In Rossini's operatic version there is no fairy godmother but there is a charming magician who helps Cinderella win the love of her prince charming.
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הסולנית הרגזנית - מיני אופרה

The Grumpy Diva – Dressing the Character

The show is about to begin – but the leading soloist is nervous, confused… and most of all? She has no idea what to wear! Together with her absent-minded assistant, the children will step behind the scenes to help her choose a costume, wig, and accessories  and even join in a cheerful vocal warm-up before she’s ready to go on stage.
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חליל הקסם - אופרה קטנה

Adventure at the Opera – A Musical Backstage Journey Inspired by The Magic Flute

An interactive and immersive tour through the Israeli Opera House, guided by beloved characters from The Magic Flute! Children and parents embark on a magical musical journey behind the scenes through the costume warehouse, the stage, the makeup and props rooms  to help Pamina, Papageno, and the Queen of the Night find who they’ve lost.
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מקהלה עליזה

Happy Choir – Singing Together

Parents, children, a conductor, and a pianist – all come together to create one musical moment, full of emotion and joy. Join us to learn a shared song through a special method designed for everyone, even those with no prior singing experience. We’ll send the lyrics in advance, and during the session we’ll weave a colourful “tapestry of voices” that will become a small, recorded performance
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נשף סכות - מיני אופרה

Masquerade at the Opera – Design, Sing & Dance

Step into a magical world of forest creatures and fairytale characters In this colorful and creative workshop, every child will design an imaginative mask, choose matching accessories and costumes, and become the character they’ve created!
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