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Prince Tamino tries to escape a huge snake and is rescued by three ladies in waiting of the Queen of the Night. Upon awakening from her swoon, is Papagueno, the birdman of the Queen, which he himself claims to have killed the snake. The ladies of the night, after Papagueno rebuke the lie, to give Tamino a portrait of Princess Pamina, daughter of the Queen of the Night, which is attached Priest of the Temple of Wisdom, the powerful Zarastro. The Queen of the Night asks the prince to the rescue and he lost in love with the portrait, promises to save her and takes Papagueno you. She gives him a magic flute to protect him and Papagueno gives a magical bells chime.

On reaching the temple, Tamino learns that Zarastro is a wise priest and high character, who tries to protect his mother's Pamina, the Queen of Darkness. Tamino decides to turn to him to rescue her. Pamina, in the Temple, is being pursued by the head of the armies of Zarastro, Monostatos. Papagueno discovers the hiding and befriends Pamina. He tells her about the Prince and complains about the lack of having someone to love. Pamina the console and the two try to escape.

Papagueno bells uses magic to escape persecution Monostatos, but find Zarastro entourage. Pamina apologizes and explains that he was being chased by Monostatos. Zarastro to forgive. Pamino arrives at the Temple prison for Monostatos. At the meeting, also falls in love with Pamina and Tamino Prince intends to become protector of the Temple, it has the hand of Pamina in return. Zarastro agree to submit it to the evidence of Wisdom. The first test is having to remain silent.

Pamina Tamino receives no power to give you a word and she, not understanding, get desperate. Papagueno finally finds his Papaguena, forget the evidence and leaves happy with it. The boys find the forest. Pamina crying indifference of her lover and tell her everything. Pamina Tamino run to meet and together face the last two races: winning fire and water. Victorious return to the Temple and Zarastro celebrates marriage.