Ritterschauspiele Kiefersfelden – Ubald von Sternenburg
Oldest folk theatre of its genre in Bavaria – 2026 Season
About Ritterschauspiele Kiefersfelden
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Folk Theatre since 1618
The Ritterschauspiele Kiefersfelden are one of the oldest continuously performed folk theatres in the German-speaking world: Since 1618 – that is, for over 400 years – citizens of the Upper Bavarian border community in the Inn Valley have been staging knightly plays. The Theatergemeinde Kiefersfelden e.V. is the patron, whose members are exclusively amateur actors.
Form and Style
The plays follow a unique tradition of Bavarian-Tyrolean folk theatre: in three acts with two intermissions, spoken in a powerful mix of High German and dialect, with heroes, villains, lovers, and a clear moral. The performances last around three hours. The stage, the Ritterschauspielhaus hall, is a pure theatre venue – without tourist backdrops, but with a high level of craftsmanship that generations of Kiefersfelden families have cultivated.
2026: Ubald von Sternenburg
In 2026, the play "Ubald von Sternenburg oder der Rächer am Totensarg" will be performed – a classic knightly play with intrigue, revenge, love, and combative confrontations. The premiere is on August 1st, 2026, followed by eight more performances in August.
Kiefersfelden and the Inn Valley
Kiefersfelden is a community of around 7,300 inhabitants in the Rosenheim district (Upper Bavaria, Bavaria), directly on the border with Austria. Its strategic location on the Inn river and at the crossing between the Inn Valley and Tyrol makes the community a historically significant place with a rich theatrical tradition.
Ritterschauspiele Kiefersfelden — edition 2026
Ubald von Sternenburg – The Play
A historical knightly play in three acts. At its centre is Ubald von Sternenburg, who rebels against betrayal and murder and swears revenge at the coffin of his beloved family members. Classic elements: love, betrayal, sword fights, castle scenery, and a moral conclusion.
Nine Performances in August
The premiere on Saturday, August 1st, begins at 5:00 PM. The following performances take place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings: August 7th, 8th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, and 30th. Weekday performances start at 7:00 PM, Sunday performances already at 1:30 PM.
Programme Ritterschauspiele Kiefersfelden 2026
Performance Dates 2026
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 – 5:00 PM — Premiere "Ubald von Sternenburg"
- Friday, August 7, 2026 – 7:00 PM
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 – 7:00 PM
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 – 7:00 PM
- Sunday, August 16, 2026 – 1:30 PM
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 – 7:00 PM
- Sunday, August 23, 2026 – 1:30 PM
- Saturday, August 29, 2026 – 7:00 PM
- Sunday, August 30, 2026 – 1:30 PM
Duration
Approximately three hours including two intermissions.
Highlights Ritterschauspiele Kiefersfelden 2026
- Over 400 years of theatre tradition (since 1618)
- Amateur actors from Kiefersfelden
- Classic knightly play in three acts
- Dedicated knightly playhouse with professional stage technology
- Family offers (2 adults + 2 children) and 50% discount for under 12s
Prices Ritterschauspiele Kiefersfelden 2026
Premium Seat: €22
1st Category: €16
2nd Category: €9
Family offer for 2 adults + 2 children. 50% discount for children under 12 years. Tickets via Tourist-Info Kaiser-Reich (Rathausplatz 5), online via Yes-Ticket, or at the box office one hour before the start.
Practical information — Ritterschauspiele Kiefersfelden
Getting there
By car: A 93 Rosenheim–Kufstein, exit Kiefersfelden. By train: Kiefersfelden station on the Munich–Kufstein–Innsbruck line.
Tickets
Sales via the Tourist-Info Kaiser-Reich at Rathausplatz 5 (phone 08033 976545), online via Yes-Ticket, or directly at the theatre box office one hour before the performance begins.
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Where it takes place Ritterschauspiele Kiefersfelden
Ritterschauspielhaus Kiefersfelden
Rathausplatz 5, 83088 Kiefersfelden