On the death of Reinhard Traub!
It is with great sadness that the Bayreuth Festival has learned of the sudden death of lighting designer Reinhard Traub…
Obituary for Siegmund Nimsgern!
The Bayreuth Festival mourns the passing of bass-baritone Siegmund Nimsgern, who died on 14 September 2025 at the age of…
The online ordering process for the anniversary season has begun!
Our online ordering process for the 2026 anniversary season has been running since August 27. In addition to classics from…
Recasting of David in “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” on August 22!
The role of David will be taken over by Ya-Chung Huang, who has already appeared this season as the Second…
Cast Changes – Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, 19 August 2025!
For the performance of Richard Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg on Tuesday, 19 August 2025, Axel Kober will conduct in…
Recasting of Gurnemanz in Parsifal on August 17!
Unfortunately, Georg Zeppenfeld is unable to sing in tomorrow’s performance of Parsifal due to illness. Thankfully, Günther Groissböck will be…
Exclusive & highly sought-after: 2026 Festival Anniversary Packages – last chance!
For connoisseurs, curious minds, and anniversary fans: secure your package now – only available until August 26! https://www.bayreuther-festspiele.de/en/tickets-service/anniversary-packages-2026/ Der Beitrag…
Recasting of David in “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” on August 14!
Due to illness, Matthias Stier has unfortunately had to cancel his participation in tomorrow’s performance of “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg.”…
Recasting of the title role in Lohengrin on August 9!
Piotr Beczała has unfortunately had to cancel his participation in tomorrow’s performance of Lohengrin on August 9, 2025 due to…
Change of cast König Heinrich in Lohengrin on August 1!
Much to his regret, Mika Kares has had to cancel tonight’s performance as King Henry due to illness. Andreas Bauer…