Freilichtbühne Donauwörth — Don Camillo und Peppone
Summer stage at Mangoldfelsen with Don Camillo, Maya the Bee, and Mountain Music
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Summer Stage in the Shadow of Mangoldfelsen
The Freilichtbühne at Mangoldfelsen is one of Bavaria's most renowned summer stages for amateur theater. Located in the heart of Donauwörth at the Mangoldfelsen rock formation, it offers seating for several hundred spectators under the open sky. The organizer is the association Freilichtbühne Donauwörth e.V. — a children's and youth theater group that has received the »Larifari« award, Bavaria's top prize for amateur theater, for its productions in 2023–2025. The 2026 summer season runs from June 20 to August 1 in the state of Bavaria, district of Donau-Ries.
Don Camillo und Peppone — Comedy of the Season
The main production for 2026 is the stage adaptation of »Don Camillo und Peppone« based on the novels by Giovannino Guareschi. Directed by Ulrike Schweihofer and Maximilian Ott. The premiere is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 8:30 PM (rain date June 21). The comedy about the Catholic priest Don Camillo and the communist mayor Peppone in a post-war North Italian village is a classic of European comedy literature — a choice that appeals to the Freilichtbühne's multi-generational audience.
Maya the Bee — Children's Production
In parallel to the main production, the children's and youth theater group presents »Maya the Bee« based on Waldemar Bonsels' novel. Director: Evi Thiem. Premiere on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 7:30 PM (rain date June 27 at 2 PM). The play is designed for children aged 3 and up and gives the young generation of the Donauwörth theater group the main stage. Further performances on several Sundays throughout the season.
Bundeswehr Mountain Music Corps as Guest
As a special musical concert, the Bundeswehr Mountain Music Corps will perform on the Freilichtbühne on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 7 PM. The renowned military wind orchestra from Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a regular guest in Donauwörth and offers a program ranging from classical wind music, alpine folklore, and symphonic wind music. The stage is accessible for people with disabilities and equipped with an induction loop for hearing-impaired guests.
Freilichtbühne Donauwörth — edition 2026
Season June 20 to August 1, 2026
The Freilichtbühne at Mangoldfelsen opens its 2026 summer season on Saturday, June 20, at 8:30 PM with the premiere of »Don Camillo und Peppone«. The comedy based on Giovannino Guareschi, directed by Ulrike Schweihofer and Maximilian Ott, is the main production of the summer and runs until August 1, 2026, with numerous performances.
In parallel to the main production, the children's and youth theater group will present the children's production »Maya the Bee« based on Waldemar Bonsels starting June 26, 2026 (Director Evi Thiem). The premiere is at 7:30 PM, with a family matinee on June 27 at 2 PM. As a musical highlight, the Bundeswehr Mountain Music Corps will perform a concert program on July 7, 2026, at 7 PM.
Programme Freilichtbühne Donauwörth 2026
Main Production — »Don Camillo und Peppone«
- June 20, 2026, 8:30 PM — Premiere (Rain date 06/21)
- Comedy based on Giovannino Guareschi
- Direction: Ulrike Schweihofer and Maximilian Ott
- Further performances throughout the entire season until August 1, 2026
Children's Production — »Maya the Bee«
- June 26, 2026, 7:30 PM — Premiere (Rain date 06/27, 2:00 PM)
- Play for children aged 3 and up based on Waldemar Bonsels
- Direction: Evi Thiem
- Showtimes on several Sundays throughout the season
Special Concert
- July 7, 2026, 7:00 PM — Bundeswehr Mountain Music Corps from Garmisch-Partenkirchen
- Program ranging from classical wind music, alpine folklore, and symphonic wind music
Tickets and Service
- Online reservation at freilichtbuehne-donauwoerth.de
- Gift vouchers with flexible dates available
- Accessible with wheelchair spaces and induction loop
Highlights Freilichtbühne Donauwörth 2026
- Main production »Don Camillo und Peppone« — Premiere June 20, 2026, 8:30 PM
- Children's production »Maya the Bee« — Premiere June 26, 2026, 7:30 PM
- Concert by the Bundeswehr Mountain Music Corps on July 7, 2026, 7 PM
- Season from June 20 to August 1, 2026
- Children's and youth theater group awarded the Larifari Prize
- Accessible Freilichtbühne at Mangoldfelsen
Prices Freilichtbühne Donauwörth 2026
Individual tickets per performance and category via online reservation at freilichtbuehne-donauwoerth.de. Discounted rates for children, students, and university students. Group discounts for 10 or more people. Gift vouchers with flexible dates available. Special concert by the Bundeswehr Mountain Music Corps with a separate pricing tier.
Practical information — Freilichtbühne Donauwörth
Getting There
By car via the B 25 (Augsburg–Donauwörth) or the A 8 (Munich–Stuttgart, exit Augsburg-West, then B 2). Parking available at Mangoldfelsen and in the old town. By train to Donauwörth Hauptbahnhof, then a 10-minute walk to the stage.
Admission and Tickets
Online reservation at freilichtbuehne-donauwoerth.de. Gift vouchers with flexible dates available. Rain dates for premiere performances. Stage is accessible with wheelchair spaces and an induction loop.
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Freilichtbühne am Mangoldfelsen Donauwörth
Freilichtbühne am Mangoldfelsen, 86609 Donauwörth