Opera is a burning issue in Frankfurt in more ways than one. Outsiders tend to associate it with the Alte Oper or the Opernbühne, but both were completely destroyed in the World War II. A new building was opened in 1951 but burned to the ground in 1987, being reopened some four years later. The stucco sculpting on the ceiling of the foyer is of particular architectural interest. The works of the six operatic stalwarts are staged here more than anything else, though they also alternate with more recent composers. Instead of a permanent program, the Oper Frankfurt currently employs a staggione system, staging performances in groups. The reputation of the opera house used to be a cut above the rest, but is on the wane as a result of internal disputes, despite some spectacular productions.
Alte Oper ou a Antiga Ópera ainda parece tão magnífica e imponente quanto quando foi inaugurada pelo Kaiser Wilhelm I em 1880. O edifício foi financiado por abastados cidadãos de Frankfurt e foi projetado em estilo renascentista italiano por Richard Lucae. Destruído em um ataque aéreo de 1944, foi reconstruído mais tarde e renomeado como 'Old Opera Concert and Conference Center'. O auditório principal, o Grosser Saal com capacidade para cerca de 2500 pessoas, é a parte central do edifício e é usado para concertos e extravagâncias musicais. Salas menores podem ser alugadas para eventos, conferências, eventos corporativos, recepções, lançamentos de produtos e assim por diante. Os visitantes podem obter bebidas no café, no restaurante ou no bistrô.
Tucked away on the southern part of the beautiful Palmengarten, Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten is among the most elegant venues in Frankfurt am Main's Westend district. This 19th-century building was built in 1869 by Friedrich Kaysser in the Neo-Renaissance style of architecture, but suffered damages in certain sections during the World War I. This resulted a reconstruction of certain areas in the structure that have a Bauhaus style to it. The magnificent Festsaal with its restored Neo-Renaissance elements is a grand place for balls, concerts, award ceremonies and galas. The Emporensaal on the other hand, with its Wilhelminian Era design is ideal for weddings and special occasions. Raum Orchidee and Raum Lilie are graceful function rooms with terraces. Enjoy Viennese delights in Caféhaus Siesmayer or fine dining at the Lafleur Restaurant which are also located in the complex.
Dating back to the 19th century, Mathildenhöhe is a popular event venue is named after Mathilde Karoline Friederike von Wittelsbach, the wife of Ludwig III. Comprising of the Hochzeitsturm and other exhibition buildings, today, it hosts a slew of workshops, local events, cultural programs, exhibitions and special shows.