Intermission performance Tannhäuser at the pond in the Festival Park cancelled today!28th August 2023Due to the bad weather, the “Tümpelshow” in the 1st interval of tonight’s Tannhäuser performance is cancelled.Read more
Cast change Gunther in Götterdämmerung on 26. August!25th August 2023Due to illness, Michael Kupfer-Radecky unfortunately has to cancel his participation as Gunther in tomorrow’s performance, Markus Eiche will take…Read more
On the death of Berit Lindholm!13th August 2023The Swedish opera singer and singing teacher Berit Lindholm passed away on 12 August. After her debut in 1963 at…Read more
YOU’RE WELCOME- RICHARD WAGNER ART INSTALLATION ON FESTIVAL HILL!27th July 2023On the occasion of the Richard Wagner Festival 2023, the German conceptual artist Prof. Ottmar Hörl has developed a new…Read more
DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON AND THE BAYREUTH FESTIVAL ENHANCE THEIR GLOBAL MEDIA PARTNERSHIP!18th July 2023Deutsche Grammophon is pleased to announce that its pioneering global media partnership with the Bayreuth Festival will be further expanded…Read more
Tomislav Mužek takes over the part of Erik!10th July 2023The Festival management is extremely pleased that Tomislav Mužek was prepared at very short notice to take over the role…Read more
Andreas Schager takes over for Joseph Calleja!10th July 2023Statement Joseph Calleja 10 th July: Due to a persistent throat infection, I was advised by my doctor to withdraw…Read more
To the death of Graham Clark!7th July 2023The charismatic character tenor sang more than 100 performances at the Bayreuth Festival between 1981 and 2004. His roles at…Read more
Festival Open-Air Concerts on July 24 and August 2, 8 pm!7th July 2023A large stage at the foot of the Festival Hill, the Bayreuth Festival Orchestra under conductor Markus Poschner and on…Read more
Introductory lectures at the Festspielhaus!4th July 2023As part of the 2023 festival season, Dr. Sven Friedrich will again give his production-related introductory lectures. This will give…Read more