Name: Brüder Grimm Festival Hanau 2026
Start: 2026-05-08T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Amphitheater im Schlossgarten Hanau

Brüder Grimm Festival

About Brüder Grimm Festival

From May 8 to July 31, 2026, the Brüder Grimm Festival Hanau will present its 42nd season in the covered amphitheater in the Schlossgarten. Featuring the musical premiere "Tischlein, deck dich!", the family play "Schneewittchen", Peter Shaffer's "Amadeus", and the youth production "Das Herz eines Boxers" in the Wallonische Ruine. Over 90,000 visitors expected, advance sales record 2026 – one of Germany's largest theater festivals in the birthplace of the Brothers Grimm, with performances in sign language (June 21) and audio description (July 26).

Dates 08 May — 31 Jul 2026

Venue Hanau (06435)

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Edition 2026

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42nd season of the Brüder Grimm Festival Hanau in the covered amphitheater. 2026 program: Musical premiere "Tischlein, deck dich!" (May 8), "Schneewittchen" (May 16), "Des Kaisers neue Kleider" (May 30), "Amadeus" (June 13), youth production "Das Herz eines Boxers" in the Wallonische Ruine (June 25). Performances with sign language (June 21) and audio description (July 26).

Over 12 weeks of festival operations with 5 productions, each played multiple times a week. Over 90,000 visitors are expected. A record advance sale was reported at the start of the season.

Highlights Brüder Grimm Festival 2026

Musical premiere "Tischlein, deck dich!" with live band
5 productions over 12 weeks of the season
Youth production in the Wallonische Ruine
Inclusive: Sign language and audio description performances
Over 90,000 expected visitors
Advance sales record 2026

Programme Brüder Grimm Festival 2026

2026 Program – Premiere Overview

May 8 – "Tischlein, deck dich!" (Musical premiere with live band)
May 16 – "Schneewittchen" (Family play with music)
May 30 – "Des Kaisers neue Kleider" (Family play)
June 13 – "Amadeus" (Peter Shaffer's drama)
June 25 – "Das Herz eines Boxers" (Youth production, Wallonische Ruine)

Special Performances

June 21 – Performance with sign language
July 26 – Performance with audio description

Venues

Covered amphitheater in Hanau Schlossgarten – Main stage
Wallonische Ruine in Schlossgarten – Youth production "Das Herz eines Boxers"

Additional Program

Workshops for children, youth, and adults
Theater and castle tours
Family program around the festival grounds

Prices Brüder Grimm Festival 2026

Tickets via Frankfurt Ticket (069 13 40 400) and [email protected]. Prices vary depending on production and seating category. Workshops and tours require separate registration.

Practical information

Practical information — Brüder Grimm Festival

Getting There

By S-Bahn: S8/S9 from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof to Hanau Hbf, then a 10-minute walk to the castle. By car: A66, exit Hanau-Stadtmitte. Schlossgarten parking garage directly at the theater.

Tickets

Tickets via frankfurt-ticket.de or by phone at 069 13 40 400. Festival office: [email protected], 06181 295 02 184 (Mon–Fri 9 AM–3 PM).

Tip

Advance sales are ongoing – a record advance sale was already reported for 2026. Those who want to see a family play like "Schneewittchen" should book early. Workshops and castle tours complement the program.

Fairy Tale City Celebrates its 42nd Season

In Hanau, the birthplace of the Brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, the Brüder Grimm Festival has taken place every summer since 1985. In 2026, the 42nd season runs from May 8 to July 31 – with advance sales records and over 90,000 expected visitors. This makes the festival one of Germany's most popular theater festivals.

In the Covered Amphitheater

The venue is the covered amphitheater in the Schlossgarten – a modern open-air venue that has been able to play regardless of weather since its renovation in 2018. Blankets are available in the theater on cooler evenings. For the 2026 youth production, the romantic backdrop of the Wallonische Ruine in the Schlossgarten will also be used.

2026 Program – Premieres Every Week

The 2026 program offers five productions, each with its own premiere:

"Tischlein, deck dich!" – Musical premiere with live band, premieres May 8
"Schneewittchen" – Family play with music, premieres May 16
"Des Kaisers neue Kleider" – Family play, premieres May 30
"Amadeus" – Peter Shaffer's drama about Mozart and Salieri, premieres June 13
"Das Herz eines Boxers" – Youth production in the Wallonische Ruine, premieres June 25

Accessible and Inclusive

The Hanau Festival sets standards in accessibility: there are performances with sign language (June 21) and audio description (July 26). Wheelchair spaces are permanently planned in the amphitheater.

Brüder Grimm City Hanau

Hanau in the Main-Kinzig district is the hometown of the Brothers Grimm – both were born here in 1785 and 1786. The large Brothers Grimm National Monument on the market square, the Brothers Grimm Fairy Tale Festival, and the German Goldsmiths' House make Hanau the capital of German fairy tale culture.