Commemorative Event “Silenced Voices” with Professor Michel Friedman!
Especially in the year of its 150th anniversary, the Bayreuth Festival is deeply aware of its historical responsibility – both…
Catherine Foster and Friends 6 & 11 August 2026 | 8.00 p.m. | Margravial Opera House Bayreuth
Internationally acclaimed soprano Catherine Foster joins forces with Swedish heldentenor Daniel Johansson, pianist Tanguy de Williencourt, and members of the…
The Wagner Experience in Zurich | 18–21 June 2026
Discover Richard Wagner where some of the most important ideas of his artistic legacy took shape: in Zurich. From 18…
Second Online Instant Sale on Sunday, 12 April!
On Sunday, 12 April, the second online instant sale for opera performances of this year’s festival season will begin. It…
Farewell to Wolfgang Schmidt!
It is with great sadness that the Bayreuth Festival bids farewell to tenor Wolfgang Schmidt, who was closely associated with…
Miina-Liisa Värelä: Best Singer at the Oper! Awards!
The Bayreuth Festival warmly congratulates Miina-Liisa Värelä on being awarded Best Singer at the Oper! Awards. This honor recognizes an…
Bayreuth Festival Celebrates International Recognition!
On the occasion of our 150th anniversary, the New York Times has included Bayreuth in its list of “52 Places…
Festive greetings and anticipation for the 2026 Jubilee Season!
The Bayreuth Festival wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. With gratitude for the moments we shared,…
Bayreuth Festival Orchestra to Tour Spain in 2026!
To mark their 150th anniversary, the Bayreuth Festival will embark on an international tour in late summer 2026. The Bayreuth…
Obituary for Thomas Johannes Mayer!
The Bayreuth Festival mourns the loss of Thomas J. Mayer, a baritone whose voice filled the Green Hill for many…