Bayreuther Festspiele
When the so-called interval musicians step onto the balcony of the Festspielhaus for the first time fifteen minutes before the start and play a specially composed fanfare, then you know: curtain up for the Bayreuth Festival! Richard Wagner’s Festspielhaus was built on the Green Hill between 1872 and 1875. It is only performed in every year from July 25th to August 28th and is a spectacular building for most visitors. This is entirely intentional, as Richard Wagner wanted it to be functional rather than ostentatious, following the ancient model of an amphitheater. The rows of seats rise evenly and - in addition to the outstanding acoustics due to the wooden construction of the auditorium and the orchestra pit, which is up to 12 meters deep - also provide an ideal view from almost all seats.

Bayreuth Baroque
Immerse yourself in the courtly magic of the Baroque! Founded in the most difficult artistic times, the Bayreuth Baroque Festival has now made a remarkable name for itself and will be staging its sixth edition in September. In 2025, ‘Pompeo Magno’, an unknown opera by Francesco Cavalli, will also be staged anew - immerse yourself in an exciting subject revolving around love, jealousy, desire and betrayal.

In the magnificent, lavishly restored Margravial Opera House, you can experience 18th century music history up close. Opened in 1748 and added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2012, Bayreuth’s Wilhelmine Theatre is literally awakened from its museum-like slumber by the festival and brings its era back to life in a musical and sensual way.
Enjoy the great baroque voices of our time: the wonderful Julia Lezhneva, the countertenor and artistic director Max Emanuel Cencic, Franco Facioli and many more.