Frankenfestspiele Röttingen
Open-air theatre at Brattenstein Castle in the Lower Franconian Taubertal valley
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Theatre Festival in a Castle Setting
The Frankenfestspiele Röttingen is the major open-air theatre festival in the Franconian Taubertal valley. It is organised by the festival's own association, under the patronage of the town of Röttingen; the performance venue is the historic courtyard of Brattenstein Castle, a high medieval complex high above the Tauber river. The castle walls form a natural backdrop, making it one of the most impressive open-air stages in Southern Germany.
Programme Profile: From Musicals to Children's Fairy Tales
Each season, the festival presents three evening productions – a mix of comedy, operetta, and musical – plus the popular 'Festspiel-Cocktail' programme. In addition, there is a separate Young Theatre programme, which celebrates its tenth anniversary in the 2026 season and plays a significant role in the regional cultural landscape with children's musicals and a large concert featuring around 250 children and young people from the region.
Season: June to August
The season runs annually from mid-June to mid/late August. The venue is the castle courtyard, which has seating for approximately 600 people. Performances are mostly held in the evenings, with children's productions also taking place in the afternoons.
Tickets and Early Bird Discount
Tickets are available at the festival box office in the Röttingen Tourist Information centre, online via Reservix, and at affiliated ticket agencies. A 10% early bird discount on all regular ticket prices is available until December 31, 2025; starting prices are around €29.
Röttingen in the Taubertal Valley
Röttingen is a small town in the district of Würzburg in Lower Franconia. Its location at the southern end of the Romantic Road and in the Taubertal valley makes the theatre festival a tourist magnet – many theatregoers combine their visit with a Tauber wine tasting or a stay in the Taubertal valley.
Frankenfestspiele — edition 2026
2026 Season – Programme at Brattenstein Castle
From June 15 to August 22, 2026, the Frankenfestspiele Röttingen will take over the courtyard of Brattenstein Castle. Three major evening productions will alternate in the schedule: the crime comedy 'Murder on the Orient Express' based on Agatha Christie, the historically light-hearted operetta 'Frau Luna' by Paul Lincke, and the musical 'Nunsense' – a dark humour piece about five nuns staging a benefit.
In addition, the popular Festival Cocktail format is on the programme: a compilation evening with songs, scenes, and highlights from the festival's history. The Young Theatre celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026 and presents three of its own productions with 'Pippi Longstocking', 'Robin Hood Jr. – The Adventure Musical', and 'The Robber Hotzenplotz and the Moon Rocket', complemented by the 'Grand Concert of the Young Theatre' featuring around 250 children and young people from the region.
Programme Frankenfestspiele 2026
2026 Programme
Evening Productions
- 'Murder on the Orient Express' – Crime comedy based on Agatha Christie
- 'Frau Luna' – Operetta by Paul Lincke
- 'Nunsense' – Musical by Dan Goggin
- 'Festival Cocktail' – Songs, scenes, and highlights from the festival's history
Young Theatre (10th Anniversary)
- 'Pippi Longstocking'
- 'Robin Hood Jr. – The Adventure Musical'
- 'The Robber Hotzenplotz and the Moon Rocket' – Children's musical
- 'The Grand Concert of the Young Theatre' – with around 250 children and young people from the region
Venue
Historic courtyard of Brattenstein Castle, Röttingen. In case of bad weather, performances will be moved to a covered alternative venue. Performances mostly in the evenings; children's productions also in the afternoons. Complete date overview: All Dates 2026.
Highlights Frankenfestspiele 2026
- Three evening productions: 'Murder on the Orient Express', 'Frau Luna', 'Nunsense'
- 10th anniversary of the Young Theatre
- Grand concert with around 250 children and young people from the region
- Venue: historic courtyard of Brattenstein Castle
- 10% early bird discount until December 31, 2025
Prices Frankenfestspiele 2026
Tickets from €29 (starting price). Until December 31, 2025, a 10% early bird discount applies to all regular ticket prices. Advance booking at the festival box office in Röttingen Tourist Information, online at frankenfestspiele-roettingen.de and Reservix.
Practical information — Frankenfestspiele
Getting There
Röttingen is located in the southern district of Würzburg. By car, take the A7 (Würzburg–Ulm) exit Gollhofen or via the B19/B25. By train: the nearest major stations are Bad Mergentheim or Würzburg, from where you can continue by bus or car. Parking is available at the castle hill and in the town.
Tickets
Festival box office at Tourist Information Röttingen, Hauptstraße 31A, telephone 09338 972855. Online at frankenfestspiele-roettingen.de and Reservix.
Notes
Open-air performances – warm clothing recommended. In case of weather-related cancellations, performances will be rescheduled or moved indoors (alternative venue available).
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