Each year on the occasion of the European Opera Days, European opera houses open their doors and invite you to discover the art of opera - and what happens 'behind the scenes'.

The fourth edition of the European Opera Days, focusing on the theme 'Crossing Bridges', was celebrated on the weekend of 8 and 9 May 2010 in 97 opera houses across 21 European countries.

Watch what happened around Europe in the 'Video' section above!

The next European Opera Days will take place on 7 and 8 May 2011 and will focus on opera for young audiences. Come back on this website a few weeks in advance to discover new surprises on the programme!