How much does it cost to go to Bayreuth?

The society receives tickets annually, and your contribution goes towards financial support of the Bayreuth Festival. It is not cheap, though. The current joining fee is 260 euros, and the annual membership subscription is 205 euros.

How long is the Bayreuth Festival?

In just shy of five weeks, Richard Wagner’s famed festival takes off.

How often is the Ring cycle performed at Bayreuth?

every five to seven years
A new production of Der Ring des Nibelungen is presented every five to seven years, following a year in which no Ring is presented. In years in which the Ring is staged, three other operas are also presented. When no Ring is staged, five other operas are presented.

What do you need to know about Bayreuth Festival?

Our Festival information, not just for Bayreuth “beginners”. You will find here some brief, useful tips for your visit to the Festival, as well as a collection of links to other contacts which may be useful in planning possible activities beyond the hill.

What happens if you buy tickets for Bayreuth?

Tickets bought and sold through the black market will not be honored at Bayreuth. Every year people are turned away at the door and some are dragged out of their seats. In addition, both the buyer and the seller are banned forever from Bayreuth and the tickets are not refunded.

Is the Bayreuth Opera Festival as expensive as other European festivals?

Compared to some of the other summer European festivals, the Bayreuth festival is not as expensive, but it is not cheap either. Before you know what you are getting into take into consideration the rising prices of opera seats, and the fact that you will have to wait years to get tickets.

When does the Wagner opera start in Bayreuth?

The box office opens daily at 1:30pm. Performances normally start at 4:00pm. Das Rheingoldand Der fliegende Holländer begin two hours later, at 6:00pm. A number of classical music travel companies run tours to Bayreuth every year.