Stuttgart Opera Renovation Faces Lengthy Delays and Rising Costs

The extensive renovation of the Stuttgart Opera is projected to extend into the 2040s, with costs potentially exceeding initial estimates.

The Stuttgart Opera's renovation project is now expected to last until at least 2033, four years longer than originally planned.
Initial cost estimates of one billion euros are likely to increase, with exact figures unavailable for several years.
The delayed construction of an interim venue means the existing Littmann-Bau must remain in use until the new timeline is met.
Critics fear the project could become a financial burden similar to Stuttgart 21, prompting calls for alternative solutions.
Extended delays may impact the opera and ballet seasons, potentially resulting in longer summer breaks and adjusted performance schedules.