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Riga Wagner House

The former city theatre built in 1782 was Wagner's workplace as music director in Riga and is being renewed as a Wagner House.

01 / Why this place matters

First theatre years

The building connects Wagner's early theatre practice with ideas later associated with the Festspielhaus, including a darkened auditorium and lowered orchestra area.

02 / Plan the visit

Riga

Always verify opening hours, tickets and accessibility directly with the operator.

Practical note

Check restoration and opening status before travelling. The site is in Riga's old town.
Relevant years
Wagner 1837 bis 1839
Type
Theatre
Story
First theatre years
Status
Visitor site
Address
Riharda Vāgnera iela 4, Riga LV-1050

03 / Related works

From place back to stage.

03Rienzi04Der fliegende Holländer

04 / Sources and further reading

Read further, then travel.

  1. 01Riga Wagner HouseOpen source

05 / More places nearby or within this story

The route continues.

Bad LauchstädtGoethe Theatre1834MagdeburgSite of Magdeburg's former municipal theatre1834 bis 1836