Name: Oper Schloss Laubach 2026 – Final Concerts 2026
Start: 2026-09-03T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-05T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Schloss Laubach (Herrschaftsscheune)

Oper Schloss Laubach

About Oper Schloss Laubach

Every summer in Hesse's Oberhessen region, young opera singers gather for a three-week masterclass at Schloss Laubach. The public final concerts on September 3rd and 4th, 2026, bring Mozart, Beethoven, and Verdi to the historic Herrschaftsscheune – featuring scenes from 'Le nozze di Figaro,' 'Fidelio,' and 'Otello.' On September 5th, a singing competition takes place before a jury of international opera house directors.

Dates 03 Sep — 05 Sep 2026

Venue Laubach (06531)

Prices —

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Oper Schloss Laubach — edition 2026

Tickets →

Public final concerts of the Oper Schloss Laubach opera singing masterclass on September 3rd and 4th, 2026, at 7:30 PM each evening in the Herrschaftsscheune. The program features scenes from Mozart's 'Le nozze di Figaro,' Beethoven's 'Fidelio,' and Verdi's 'Otello.' On September 5th, a singing competition takes place before an international jury (closed circle). Supported for the first time by Oper Frankfurt.

The 2026 edition marks a significant step for the festival with the new cooperation with Oper Frankfurt. The three-week masterclass begins in August at the castle; the dates listed here are the public highlights concluding the summer course.

Highlights Oper Schloss Laubach 2026

Scenes from Mozart, Beethoven, and Verdi
First-time cooperation with Oper Frankfurt
International participants from the masterclass
Historic Herrschaftsscheune as a venue
Singing competition with opera house directors as jury

Programme Oper Schloss Laubach 2026

Thursday, September 3, 2026 — Concert I

7:30 PM — Opening Final Concert in the Herrschaftsscheune
Program: Selected scenes from Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro (Viennese Classicism)
Followed by scenes from Beethoven: Fidelio
Performance by the summer course participants with piano accompaniment
Reception in the castle courtyard afterwards

Friday, September 4, 2026 — Concert II

7:30 PM — Second Public Final Concert in the Herrschaftsscheune
Focus: Verdi: Otello – Italian Late Romanticism
Further scenes from Mozart and Beethoven
Programming in collaboration with Oper Frankfurt (dramaturgical and musical support)

Saturday, September 5, 2026 — Singing Competition

Day of the internal Singing Competition at Schloss Laubach
Closed Circle: Friends and patrons of the festival
Jury composed of directors from national and international opera houses
Award ceremony afterwards

Tickets for the public concerts on September 3rd and 4th, 2026, are available via Reservix.

Prices Oper Schloss Laubach 2026

Tickets for the two public concerts are available via Reservix or the organizer. The singing competition on September 5th is reserved for friends and patrons.

Practical information

Practical information — Oper Schloss Laubach

Getting There

By car: A45 exit Gambach, then B276 towards Laubach (approx. 50 minutes from Frankfurt). Parking at the castle. By train: Mücke (Hessen) station, then bus or taxi to Laubach.

Tickets

Tickets for the public final concerts on September 3rd and 4th, 2026, are available via Reservix or the organizer. The singing competition on September 5th is reserved for friends and patrons.

Tip

Combine your visit with the castle and library, one of Europe's largest private libraries (tours by appointment).

Schloss Laubach — Residence with Opera Tradition

Schloss Laubach in the small residential town of Laubach in the Vogelsberg district has been the ancestral seat of the Solms-Laubach count family since the 13th century. The complex is characterized by three Baroque-crowned towers and extensive castle grounds, housing a museum and one of Europe's most significant private libraries. The opera singing masterclass Oper Schloss Laubach takes place annually in this historic setting.

Three Weeks of Masterclass

The masterclass runs for approximately three weeks starting in August. Young professional singers from around the world work with renowned instructors on roles from the classical repertoire. Participants reside on the castle grounds during the course – an intensive atmosphere that shapes the essence of the festival.

2026 Repertoire: Mozart, Beethoven, Verdi

The 2026 program juxtaposes three works from three stylistic eras: Le nozze di Figaro by Mozart (Viennese Classicism), Fidelio by Beethoven (Romanticism), and Otello by Verdi (Italian Late Romanticism). Selected scenes will be rehearsed and performed in the two public final concerts on September 3rd and 4th.

New Cooperation with Oper Frankfurt

A programmatic innovation for 2026: For the first time, Oper Frankfurt is supporting the masterclass in dramaturgical, musical, and logistical matters. This cooperation brings the prestige of one of Germany's leading opera houses to the rural setting and strengthens the connection between young talent and established professionals.

Singing Competition with International Jury

The day after the public concerts, on September 5th, 2026, participants will compete in an internal singing competition, reserved for an invited circle of friends and patrons. The jury consists of directors from national and international opera houses – acting not only as judges but also as talent scouts for upcoming seasons.

The Herrschaftsscheune as Venue

The concerts take place in the Herrschaftsscheune – a historic farm building of the castle ensemble converted into a concert hall. Its acoustic quality and intimate concert atmosphere have made the space a valued venue for classical music in rural Hesse.