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Where: Mariinsky II, 34 Dekabristov Street, Saint Petersburg
Gioachino Rossini’s William Tell is one of the Mariinsky’s major autumn opera premieres. November brings further performances of Giancarlo del Monaco’s production at Mariinsky II. An opera evening can become the centrepiece of a cultural visit to Saint Petersburg.
Why this production?
The story follows the Swiss marksman Tell and resistance to Austrian rule. His personal fate becomes entangled with the struggle for freedom: he must shoot an apple from his own son’s head. Alongside it unfolds Arnold’s conflict between love for the Austrian princess Mathilde and duty to his homeland.
Giancarlo del Monaco stages the opera based on Schiller’s play, with sets by Antonio Romero and costumes by Gabriela Salaverri. The evening suits anyone wanting to discover a full personal and political drama beyond the familiar overture. Check the current playbill for the cast of your chosen performance.
Confirmed performances
The official playbill lists 5, 6, 17 and 18 November 2026, starting at 18:00. The venue is Mariinsky II, 34 Dekabristov Street; the historic theatre and Concert Hall have different addresses.
Discuss a journey from your hotel with Hola Taxi, specifying the performance and the new stage. Discuss the return time after checking the duration of your chosen performance.
Sources
Checked: 2026-11-01
- Official museum, theatre or concert information: William Tell at Mariinsky II in November 2026
- Official museum, theatre or concert information: William Tell at Mariinsky II in November 2026
- Official museum, theatre or concert information: William Tell at Mariinsky II in November 2026
- Official museum, theatre or concert information: William Tell at Mariinsky II in November 2026
