The auditorium of the Semperoper comprises around 1,300 seats, distributed over the stalls and four circles. The first row of seating in the stalls can be removed to increase the size of the orchestra pit for special performances. The dimensions of the auditorium in detail –  width: approx. 27m, height: approx. 19m, depth: approx. 26m. The main stage has an area of 630m² (30m wide, 21m deep, 24m high); the backstage area is 342m² (18.5m wide, 18.5m deep, 9.5m high); the wings have a combined area of 671m². This gives a total stage area of 1,643m². Since the 2016/17 season, our new Semper Zwei venue has also been inviting visitors on a journey of discovery into the world of music theatre. With a maximum of 160 seats (the exact number varies depending on the piece), the theatrical experience is much more intimate, not least because artists and audience members are not separated from one another by a deep and wide orchestra pit.