The Alte Oper has been one of the most prominent addresses in the city since 1880, yet in its current form, it is only 25 years young. At the end of the 70s, thanks to the efforts of regional businesses and local citizens, Frankfurt's most famous wartime ruin, the former opera house, was transformed into a modern concert and conference centre. The reopening was celebrated on the 28 August 1981 and, ever since, Alte Oper Frankfurt and its high-quality programme have been an international leader. The institution has marked its anniversary between August and December 2006 with a range of outstanding events and special publications.

The Alte Oper Frankfurt does not only offer a platform for international culture, however. Since its reopening it has regularly hosted congresses, conferences and balls that have been highly regarded both within the region and beyond. Major companies are attracted to the sumptuous rooms and halls for holding gala evenings, awards ceremonies, receptions, annual general meetings, press conferences and product presentations.

One of the great assets of the Alte Oper is the cutting-edge technology and infrastructure that events organisers have at their disposal. The latest developments in this area include:
the installation of a modern information station in the entrance foyer, providing an ideal workplace with a diverse range of presentation options, including three large plasma screens. The events rooms are soon to have fibre-optic IT cabling and CAT7 cabling installed.

Capacities:
Grosser Saal - 2,400 seats - Hindemith Foyer - 310 seats
Mozart Saal - 715 seats - Total seating capacity - up to 3,700