Name: Festspiele im Schlossgarten Neustrelitz 2026
Start: 2026-07-03T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-26T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Festspielbühne im Schlossgarten Neustrelitz

Schlossgartenfestspiele

About Schlossgartenfestspiele

Since 2001, the Festspiele im Schlossgarten have transformed Neustrelitz's baroque park into a first-class open-air stage every summer. Against the silhouette of the neoclassical castle church and under the open sky, the Theater und Orchester Neubrandenburg/Neustrelitz (TOG) annually presents a major operetta or musical production, complemented by concerts, guest performances, and children's programs. With this tradition, the Schlossgartenfestspiele are considered Germany's largest operetta festival. The combination of first-class music, balmy summer nights, and a historic park setting makes a visit to the Mecklenburg ducal city an experience far beyond a mere concert.

Dates 03 Jul — 26 Jul 2026

Venue Neustrelitz (13071)

Prices Since 50.00€

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Schlossgartenfestspiele — edition 2026

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In 2026, the Festspiele im Schlossgarten will present "Die Csárdásfürstin" by Emmerich Kálmán—one of the most popular operettas of all time. Directed by TOG Intendant Sven Müller and under the musical direction of Kenichiro Kojima, eleven performances are planned on the Schlossberg. By March 2026, around 6,000 tickets had already been sold. The production will be accompanied by guest performances such as the children's Singspiel "Robin Hood" and the Genesis & Phil Collins Tribute Show.

The centerpiece of the 2026 festival season is "Die Csárdásfürstin" by Emmerich Kálmán, one of the most successful operettas in theater history. The plot takes us to Budapest and Vienna around 1910: The celebrated chanson singer Sylva Varescu loves the Viennese Prince Edwin—but his family already has other marriage plans. A turbulent story about love, social boundaries, and the question of whether the two can go together.

The production is the responsibility of TOG Intendant Sven Müller, with musical direction by Kenichiro Kojima, choreography by Amy Share-Kissiov, and stage and costumes by Lena Brexendorff. Eleven performances are planned on the Schlossberg, against the backdrop of the castle church. A large portion of the tickets were already sold by March 2026.

The operetta will be complemented by a supporting program of guest performances and concerts.

Highlights Schlossgartenfestspiele 2026

Operetta classic "Die Csárdásfürstin" by Emmerich Kálmán in 11 performances
Directed by TOG Intendant Sven Müller, musical direction by Kenichiro Kojima
Open-air performances against the backdrop of the Neustrelitz Castle Church
Supporting program with the children's Singspiel "Robin Hood" and a Genesis/Phil Collins tribute

Programme Schlossgartenfestspiele 2026

"Die Csárdásfürstin" — Performance Dates

Operetta by Emmerich Kálmán, Festspielbühne im Schlossgarten Neustrelitz:

Sun, June 21st, 11:00 AM — Matinee (Introduction to the production)
Fri, July 3rd, 8:00 PM — Premiere
Sat, July 4th, 8:00 PM
Thu, July 9th, 4:00 PM
Fri, July 10th, 8:00 PM
Sat, July 11th, 8:00 PM — "Nordkurier Day"
Sun, July 12th, 4:00 PM
Sat, July 18th, 8:00 PM
Sun, July 19th, 4:00 PM
Thu, July 23rd, 4:00 PM
Fri, July 24th, 8:00 PM
Sat, July 25th, 8:00 PM
Sun, July 26th, 4:00 PM — final performance

Artistic Team

Musical Direction: Kenichiro Kojima
Direction: Sven Müller
Choreography: Amy Share-Kissiov
Stage & Costumes: Lena Brexendorff
Sylva Varescu: Laura Albert / Julia Baier-Tarasova
Edwin Ronald: Andrés Felipe Orozco
Countess Anastasia: Laura Scherwitzl
Feri bácsi: Robert Merwald

Supporting Program

Wed, July 8th, 10:30 AM — "Robin Hood", children's Singspiel by ATZE Musiktheater Berlin
Thu, July 16th, 8:00 PM — "The Genesis & Phil Collins Tribute Show" by the band PHIL

Prices Schlossgartenfestspiele 2026

Operetta tickets start at around 50 EUR, tiered by price category. The matinee on June 21st is an introductory event. Tickets are available through the TOG and the ticket hotline 0385 5918585.

Practical information

Practical information — Schlossgartenfestspiele

Getting There

By train to Neustrelitz station, then a short walk to the Schlossgarten. By car via the B 96 / A 96 towards Neustrelitz.

Venue

Festspielbühne im Schlossgarten, Schlossberg Neustrelitz — open-air stage, please check the weather.

Tickets

Tickets are available through the TOG and the ticket hotline 0385 5918585. Operetta tickets start at around 50 EUR. Early booking is recommended—performances are often in high demand.

Operetta under the Open Sky

The Festspiele im Schlossgarten in Neustrelitz, in the Mecklenburg Lake District (state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern), have been a firm highlight of the North German cultural summer since their founding in 2001. The organizer is the Theater und Orchester Neubrandenburg/Neustrelitz (TOG), which brings an elaborate production to the festival stage on the Schlossberg every summer. Due to the consistent dedication to the genre, the festival is considered Germany's largest operetta festival.

The Setting: Castle Garden and Castle Church

Performances take place on the Schlossberg in the baroque Neustrelitz Castle Garden. The neoclassical castle church forms the natural stage backdrop—an image that gives the festival its unmistakable character. The extensive park, once part of the residence of the Dukes of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, is a sight in itself and makes attending the festival an excursion into the city's history.

More Than Just Operetta

The festival program is not limited to the central operetta production. Every summer, guest performances, tribute concerts, children's and family shows, as well as classical concerts complement the offerings. This creates a diverse open-air program that appeals to operetta lovers, families, and concertgoers alike.

A Magnet for the Region

Over the summer weeks, the festival draws visitors from all over Germany to Neustrelitz. For the city and the entire Mecklenburg Lake District, it is a significant cultural and tourist factor—and a reason to discover the baroque ducal city on Lake Zierker.