Burgfestspiele Leuchtenberg
Summer festival of the Landestheater Oberpfalz against the backdrop of the 700-year-old Leuchtenberg Castle
About Burgfestspiele Leuchtenberg
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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.
Burgfestspiele Leuchtenberg — edition 2026
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.
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.
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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.
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Where it takes place Burgfestspiele Leuchtenberg
Burg Leuchtenberg (Hauptspielort), Schloss Friedrichsburg, Schönbergbühne u. a.