María’s Operita Lounge

Argentine tango sounds and the height of summer make the perfect match for a laid-back evening in Düsseldorf’s chill-out zone at the Kö-Bogen. On Saturday, July 18, 2026, starting at 7:30 PM, everyone can enjoy a free, open-air performance of Astor Piazzolla’s *operita* "María de Buenos Aires"—the season’s sold-out hit at Opernhaus Düsseldorf—as a relaxed end to the season. Audio from the stage and the orchestra pit will be broadcast live via loudspeakers from the Deutsche Oper am Rhein’s performance to the nearby Kö-Bogen. Take a seat or tap your feet; listen and enjoy cool drinks and snacks from the opera’s caterer, "D’Orphée," amidst a summery atmosphere overlooking the pond and the Hofgarten. After the performance concludes inside the opera house, the evening’s artists will join you outdoors to celebrate the season finale together. Come along—experience a taste of Buenos Aires right in the heart of Düsseldorf!