Isny Theatre Festival
Nine days of circus, theatre, music, and slam in a circus tent in Isny's old town — from July 31 to August 8, 2026
About Isny Theatre Festival
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Festival under the Circus Tent in the Allgäu
The Isny Theatre Festival is one of Southern Germany's most original summer festivals: a travelling circus tent setup at Burkwang in the historic old town of Isny, which becomes a meeting point for contemporary circus, theatre, music, and spoken word for nine days. The 2026 edition runs from July 31 to August 8 and brings international companies and renowned musicians to the small Allgäu town.
The 2026 Programme — Opening with Die Sterne
The opening evening on Friday, July 31, will be headlined by the Hamburg-based indie-pop band Die Sterne, with the punk trio Acht Eimer Hühnerherzen as the support act. On Saturday, August 1, the Bavarian folk ensemble All Well will give an open-air concert. Contemporary circus dominates the first festival days: Atelier Lefeuvre & André will present their poetic circus on August 2, Common Ground will perform contemporary circus on August 4, and Fabbrica C will showcase group acrobatics on August 5. The Poetry Slam on August 3 and the circus thriller La Víspera on the same evening will offer highlights beyond traditional theatre forms.
The musical highlight of the second half of the festival will be Jamaican reggae superstar Anthony B on August 7, Theater Kunstdünger with children's theatre on the same day, and French jazz accordionist Vincent Peirani on the closing night, August 8. Indie musician DILLA will perform on August 6.
Workshops Alongside the Programme
The Isny Theatre Festival is not just a performance venue — it's a place for practice. Workshops will run parallel to the performance programme from July 31 to August 7: Drum Circle, Handpan lessons, inclusive music programmes, and a Rock-Pop Choir. Workshop fees range from 100 to 160 Euros for the entire cycle, making the festival also a week-long creative workshop in the Allgäu.
Isny — Historic Allgäu Town
Isny im Allgäu, with around 14,000 inhabitants, is a small town in the Ravensburg district of the state of Baden-Württemberg. The town is situated at 700 meters on the edge of the Allgäu and the Adelegg, with views of the pre-Alpine chain. The medieval old town with its half-timbered houses and town walls provides a special backdrop for the Theatre Festival — the circus tent at Burkwang is located in close proximity to the historic buildings. The festival complements well with hikes in the Adelegg or excursions into the Allgäu pre-Alps.
Isny Theatre Festival — edition 2026
2026 Programme — Nine Days at Burkwang
The 2026 Isny Theatre Festival features a packed programme of contemporary circus, music from reggae to jazz, indie pop, punk, folk, and spoken word. The opening act is the Hamburg band Die Sterne, and the closing act is the French jazz accordionist Vincent Peirani — two very different concert worlds that reflect the festival's spectrum.
Contemporary circus forms the artistic backbone of the programme: Atelier Lefeuvre & André bring their poetic signature, Common Ground works with collective expression, and Fabbrica C showcases group acrobatics. La Víspera combines circus with a thriller narrative. The children's theatre Kunstdünger caters to the young audience on family day.
Programme Isny Theatre Festival 2026
Friday, July 31, 2026 — Opening
- Die Sterne (Hamburg Indie-Pop)
- Acht Eimer Hühnerherzen (Punk Trio, Support Act)
Saturday, August 1, 2026
- All Well — Bavarian Folk Ensemble
Sunday, August 2, 2026
- Atelier Lefeuvre & André — Poetic Circus
Monday, August 3, 2026
- Poetry Slam
- La Víspera — Circus Thriller
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- Common Ground — Contemporary Circus
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- Fabbrica C — Group Acrobatics
Thursday, August 6, 2026
- DILLA — Indie Music
Friday, August 7, 2026
- Anthony B — Reggae Superstar from Jamaica
- Theater Kunstdünger — Children's Theatre
Saturday, August 8, 2026 — Finale
- Vincent Peirani — French Jazz Accordionist
Workshops Parallel July 31–August 7
- Drum Circle
- Handpan Lessons
- Inclusive Music Programme
- Rock-Pop Choir
- Workshop Fees: 100–160 Euros
Highlights Isny Theatre Festival 2026
- Reggae Superstar Anthony B on August 7
- Indie-Pop Band Die Sterne for the opening on July 31
- French Jazz Accordionist Vincent Peirani for the closing on August 8
- Contemporary Circus: Atelier Lefeuvre & André, Common Ground, Fabbrica C, La Víspera
- Poetry Slam on August 3
- Children's Theatre Kunstdünger on August 7
- Workshops from Drum Circle to Handpan parallel to the main programme
- Circus tent atmosphere in the historic old town of Isny
Prices Isny Theatre Festival 2026
Advance sales start May 1, 2026. Single tickets from 6 Euros (children's theatre) to 45 Euros (main concerts). Festival pass for all performances available. Workshop fees 100–160 Euros. Tickets via tickets.tf-isny.de.
Practical information — Isny Theatre Festival
Getting There
Isny is located on the B 12 and B 32 between Kempten and Wangen im Allgäu. By train via Wangen im Allgäu with bus connection to Isny. By car via A 96 (exit Wangen-Nord), then continue on the B 32. Parking at the festival grounds is limited; arrival by public transport or bicycle is recommended.
Tickets
Advance sales start May 1, 2026, at tickets.tf-isny.de. Single tickets range from 6 Euros (children's theatre) to 45 Euros (main concerts). A festival pass for all performances is available.
Workshops
Workshop fees are 100–160 Euros depending on the format. Booking via the festival website.
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Where it takes place Isny Theatre Festival
Burkwang — Zirkuszelt und Spielstätten in der Altstadt
Burkwang 4, 88316 Isny im Allgäu