Name: Burgfestspiele Leuchtenberg 2026
Start: 2026-06-03T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Burg Leuchtenberg (Hauptspielort), Schloss Friedrichsburg, Schönbergbühne u. a.

Burgfestspiele Leuchtenberg

About Burgfestspiele Leuchtenberg

The Burgfestspiele Leuchtenberg — today operating as the Summer Festival of the Landestheater Oberpfalz — are among the largest theatre festivals in Bavaria. In front of the impressive backdrop of the over 700-year-old Leuchtenberg Castle ruins in the Oberpfälzer Wald and at other regional venues, the professional ensemble stages around eight productions in about 100 performances every summer, attracting around 30,000 spectators. The 2026 season starts on June 3rd with Hugo von Hofmannsthal's 'Jedermann' on the castle stage.

Dates 03 Jun — 31 Jul 2026

Venue Leuchtenberg (09374)

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Edition 2026

Burgfestspiele Leuchtenberg — edition 2026

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The 2026 Summer Festival of the Landestheater Oberpfalz begins on June 3rd with Hugo von Hofmannsthal's 'Jedermann' at Leuchtenberg Castle and runs until the end of July. Around eight productions in about 100 performances are staged at Leuchtenberg Castle, Friedrichsburg Castle, the Schönbergbühne, and other venues in the Oberpfalz region. Around 30,000 spectators are expected again.

2026 Season — 'Jedermann' Opens

The 2026 season opens on June 3rd with Hugo von Hofmannsthal's 'Jedermann' on the main stage of Leuchtenberg Castle. The programme includes around eight productions for adults, families, and children, performed at various historical venues in the region.

Venues

The main venue is the Leuchtenberg Castle ruins; additional plays are shown at Friedrichsburg Castle, the Schönbergbühne, and other locations in the districts of Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Tirschenreuth, and Schwandorf.

Highlights Burgfestspiele Leuchtenberg 2026

Season opening with Hofmannsthal's 'Jedermann' at Leuchtenberg Castle (June 3rd, 2026); 'The Adventures of the Good Soldier Švejk'; family play 'Das Neinhorn'; comedy 'Nipple Jesus' at Friedrichsburg Castle; around 100 performances against a medieval castle backdrop.

Programme Burgfestspiele Leuchtenberg 2026

Leuchtenberg Castle (Main Stage) — from June 3rd, 2026

'Jedermann' by Hugo von Hofmannsthal — Season opening June 3rd, 2026
'The Adventures of the Good Soldier Švejk' based on Jaroslav Hašek
'Das Neinhorn' based on the picture book by Marc-Uwe Kling (Family play)

Friedrichsburg Castle

'Nipple Jesus' — Comedy by Nick Hornby

Other Venues (Schönbergbühne, etc.)

Complementary productions from world literature, comedy, and dialect — a total of around eight productions in approximately 100 performances

The complete schedule with all performance dates until the end of July is available at landestheater-oberpfalz.de.

Prices Burgfestspiele Leuchtenberg 2026

Tickets available through the Landestheater Oberpfalz (landestheater-oberpfalz.de) and regional ticket outlets. Prices vary by production and venue; reduced tickets for children/family performances. Early booking recommended.

Practical information

Practical information — Burgfestspiele Leuchtenberg

Getting There

Leuchtenberg is located in the Oberpfälzer Wald in the Neustadt an der Waldnaab district, near the A6 motorway (Wernberg-Köblitz exit). The other venues (Friedrichsburg Castle, Schönbergbühne, etc.) are spread across the region; consult the programme for specific stage locations.

Season

The 2026 season runs from early June (season start June 3rd) to the end of July. Open-air performances take place in almost all weather conditions; weatherproof clothing is recommended.

Tickets

Tickets and the complete schedule with all performances are available through the Landestheater Oberpfalz (landestheater-oberpfalz.de). Early booking is recommended as many performances are in high demand.

Grand Theatre Against a Medieval Backdrop

The Burgfestspiele Leuchtenberg, officially designated as the Summer Festival of the Landestheater Oberpfalz for several years, are among the largest and most traditional open-air theatre festivals in Bavaria. For over 30 years, the Landestheater Oberpfalz has been using the imposing ruins of Leuchtenberg Castle (construction began over 700 years ago) in the Neustadt an der Waldnaab district.

One Festival, Many Stages

A characteristic feature is the decentralized venue concept: in addition to the main stage at Leuchtenberg Castle, performances are held at several historical venues in the Oberpfalz region — including Friedrichsburg Castle, the Schönbergbühne, and other locations in the districts of Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Tirschenreuth, and Schwandorf. This transforms the festival into a cultural event that engages the entire region.

Programme Profile

The repertoire ranges from world literature and classics to contemporary comedies, children's and family plays, and dialect pieces in the Oberpfalz dialect. Each season features around eight productions in approximately 100 performances, attracting around 30,000 spectators annually.

2026 Season

The 2026 season begins on June 3rd with Hugo von Hofmannsthal's 'Jedermann' at the castle stage. Further productions include 'Das Neinhorn' based on the picture book by Marc-Uwe Kling, 'The Adventures of the Good Soldier Švejk' based on Jaroslav Hašek, and the comedy 'Nipple Jesus' by Nick Hornby at Friedrichsburg Castle. The season runs until the end of July.