Bayreuth - Germany

Baroque opera in the Margravial Opera House

Bayreuth impresses with the Margravial Opera House, one of the most beautifully preserved baroque theatres in Europe. It has been

a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2012 and is a backdrop for high-calibre opera performances.

The Bayreuth Baroque Opera Festival 2025 is dedicated to Venetian opera and will celebrate the premiere of Francesco Cavalli's

Pompeo Magno on 4 September 2025. The production will be directed by Max Emanuel Cencic, with Leonardo García Alarcón and his ensemble Cappella Mediterranea in charge of choreography.

Until 14 September 2025, performances will take place at historic locations in Bayreuth, including the Margravial Opera House, Bayreuth Castle Church and St. George's Church.

Highlights of the festival:

• 11 September 2025: Mariana Flores – ‘Teatro dei Sensi’ (Candlelight Concert), with Leonardo García Alarcón & Cappella Mediterranea, St. George's Church.
• 12 September 2025: Pompeo Magno – Francesco Cavalli, Margravial Opera House.
• 13 September 2025: Marina Viotti – Recital, with Andrés Gabetta & the Orchestre de l'Opéra Royal de Versailles, Margravial Opera House.
• 14 September 2025: Pompeo Magno – Francesco Cavalli (final performance), Margravial Opera House.

Spend the night in selected hotels, such as the

Boutique-Apartment-Hotel Kreuzstein or Liebesbier Urban Art Hotel.

A guided tour of the Richard Wagner Festival Theatre round off your trip during the festival perfectly:

Guided tour of the Festival Theatre

Visit Richard Wagner's Festspielhaus. During the 90-minute tour you will experience:

• The historic foyer
• The Königsbau
• The orchestra pit
• If possible, the stage, the workshop courtyard or the rehearsal stages
• A musical performance in the auditorium as a special finale

Maisel & Friends - A pleasure for beer lovers

Discover Franconian beer culture:

• A brewery tour through the Maisel & Friends brewery
• An exclusive beer tasting

Exclusive additional options

Meet & greet with artists or festival insiders (subject to availability).

Individual travel extension for a longer stay in the region.

Wagner introduction at the grand piano with Hans Martin Gräbner

Private introductory lecture ‘Really understanding Wagner's works’ at the grand piano (approx. 60 minutes) – understandable, musically illustrated and tailored to the respective work on request. Hans Martin Gräbner is a musicologist, pianist and long-standing introducer of works in Bayreuth; his lectures take place at the Liszt grand piano. On request, depending on availability.

Haus Wahnfried exclusive: introduction/guided tour with Dr. Sven Friedrich

On request, we can organise an exclusive introduction or guided tour of the Richard Wagner Museum (Haus Wahnfried) by Dr. Sven Friedrich, director of the museum and national archive since 1993 and long-standing festival lecturer. Subject to availability and confirmation by the museum; alternatively by the curatorial team.

Our tours are individually organised and you can request additional services at any time.

Would you like to enjoy this special opera experience in Bayreuth?

Contact us for your booking or questions:

Phone: +49 30 21964804

Email: info@musictravelhideaways.com

We look forward to organising your trip to Bayreuth for you.