Historical open-air play in the castle courtyard
The play Vom Hussenkrieg recounts the dramatic events of the Hussite Wars, which also reached the Oberpfalz region in the 15th century. In the historic castle courtyard of Neunburg vorm Wald, this subject has been staged for decades as a grand amateur play with numerous participants, horses, and elaborate costumes — history you can touch under the open sky.
In 2026, the play will be performed on five evenings: Premiere on Saturday, July 4, with further performances on July 10, 18, 24, and 25. Admission is at 7 PM each evening, with the performance starting at 8:30 PM. The Schwarzachtal Local History Museum and a special exhibition on the Hussites will be accessible on the castle grounds from 7 PM onwards.
Neunburg vorm Wald is located in the district of Schwandorf, in the state of Bavaria, within the Oberpfälzer Wald (Upper Palatinate Forest). The castle complex above the town forms the natural backdrop for the open-air theatre, making the Burgfestspiele a firm cultural highlight of the region.
In 2026, the historical play Vom Hussenkrieg will be performed on five evenings in the castle courtyard of Neunburg vorm Wald. The premiere is on Saturday, July 4, 2026, followed by performances on Friday, July 10, Saturday, July 18, Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25.
Admission is at 7 PM each evening, with the performance starting at 8:30 PM. The Schwarzachtal Local History Museum and a special exhibition on the Hussites will be open on the castle grounds from 7 PM onwards. The play is staged as a grand amateur production with many participants.
Venue: Burghof Neunburg vorm Wald. Admission 7:00 PM, start 8:30 PM.
Tickets: burgfestspiele-neunburg.de or okticket.de (cheaper than box office).
Burghof Neunburg vorm Wald, Schwandorf district. By car via the federal highways of the Oberpfalz; Tourist Information at Schrannenplatz 1.
Adults €19, children/youth under 18 years €11, plus advance booking fees. Online booking via okticket.de is recommended (cheaper than at the box office). Group discount for 20 or more people (€2 off per ticket), discount for severely disabled persons (50% or more) and wheelchair users (€2), accompanying person free.
Admission 7 PM, start 8:30 PM. Accessible side seats available. Schwarzachtal Local History Museum and Hussite special exhibition open from 7 PM.
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