Bayreuth Easter Festival
International Young Orchestra Academy guests at the Margravial Opera House
About Bayreuth Easter Festival
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Young Musicians, Historic Setting
The Margravial Opera House in Bayreuth has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2012 — a preserved original example of German Baroque theatre from the 18th century. It is precisely here that the Bayreuth Easter Festival has been held since 1995: the concert series of the International Young Orchestra Academy (IJOA), a cultural and social foundation that brings together musicians from around the world in Bayreuth, Selb, and Jena around Easter time.
Concept of the IJOA
- Young Musicians from Around the World: The IJOA annually gathers musicians of international origin who develop a program together through workshops and rehearsals.
- Charity Aspect: The festival has a distinct social mission — proceeds benefit social projects, traditionally for sick children.
- Three Venues: Bayreuth (Margravial Opera House), Selb, and Jena (Volkshaus) are visited annually.
- Artistic Direction: Prof. Erich Rinner has shaped the festival musically for years.
State and Cultural Context
Bavaria, Upper Franconia administrative region, independent city of Bayreuth. Bayreuth is the Wagner city — the festival determines the international perception of the city. But Bayreuth also has a rich baroque tradition, honored as World Heritage in the Margravial Opera House. The Bayreuth Easter Festival utilizes this second, lesser-known pillar of Bayreuth's musical culture — and the Margravial Opera House, with its 500 seats and historic acoustics, is one of Germany's special concert halls.
Bayreuth Easter Festival — edition 2026
Concert 2026 — »Airs and Atmospheres«
On May 1, 2026, at 7:30 PM, the Margravial Opera House in Bayreuth will transform into a stage for brass virtuosos. The evening is titled »ZugLuft meets Festival Brass — Airs and Atmospheres« and is structured as a two-part concert.
In the first part, the internationally composed trombone quartet »ZugLuft« presents a musical journey through the development of the trombone — from historical origins to the present day. In the second part, a large ensemble of twelve brass players and a percussionist unfolds a magnificent sound. The program includes works by Mendelssohn, Bach, and Bartók, conducted by Alexander Richter.
Programme Bayreuth Easter Festival 2026
Program May 1, 2026, 7:30 PM — Margravial Opera House Bayreuth
Part I — ZugLuft
- Musical journey through the development of the trombone
- International trombone quartet »ZugLuft«
- Works from historical and contemporary trombone literature
Part II — Festival Brass
- Large ensemble of 12 brass players and percussion
- Conductor: Alexander Richter
- Works by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Béla Bartók
The festival then continues to Selb and Jena. Ticket information and exact program details: osterfestival.de.
Highlights Bayreuth Easter Festival 2026
- Concert in the UNESCO World Heritage Margravial Opera House
- Trombone quartet »ZugLuft« with the musical history of the instrument
- 12 brass players + percussion under Alexander Richter
- Works by Mendelssohn, Bach, and Bartók
- Charity aspect — proceeds for sick children
Prices Bayreuth Easter Festival 2026
Tickets via eventim.de and osterfestival.de. Price categories will be published by the organizer.
Practical information — Bayreuth Easter Festival
Getting There
By car via the A9 (exit Bayreuth-Nord or Bayreuth-Süd). By train to Bayreuth, then a 10-minute walk to the Margravial Opera House. Parking available in the city center.
Tickets
Tickets available via eventim.de and the festival website osterfestival.de. Concert: May 1, 2026, 7:30 PM.
Organizer
Cultural and Social Foundation International Young Orchestra Academy (IJOA).
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Where it takes place Bayreuth Easter Festival
Markgräfliches Opernhaus Bayreuth (UNESCO-Welterbe)
Opernstraße 14, 95444 Bayreuth