Sommeroperette Heldritt
Open-air operetta on the only forest stage in the Coburg region – 2026 with "The Csárdás Princess"
About Sommeroperette Heldritt
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Operetta under Coburg's Trees
The Sommeroperette Heldritt is a special feature of the Upper Franconian cultural calendar: the only open-air operetta festival in the Coburg region. The venue is the Waldbühne Heldritt in a district of Bad Rodach (Coburg district). The organizer is the non-profit association Coburger Operetten-Freunde e.V., which supports the festival with professional soloists, an orchestra, and a dedicated team of volunteers.
2026: Emmerich Kálmán's Csárdásfürstin
The 2026 season is dedicated to Emmerich Kálmán's classic "Die Csárdásfürstin" (libretto by Leo Stein and Bela Jenbach). The operetta centers on the love story between Sylva Varescu and Prince Edwin – a positioning between the stage and nobility, featuring the great hit melodies of the Hungarian operetta repertoire. Musical direction has been held by Reinhard Schmidt since 2018, who brings his experience from European opera houses and festivals.
Cast and Season Components
The ensemble of soloists for 2026 includes, among others, Agnes Palmisano (Viennese Dudler tradition, recognized by UNESCO) and the Upper Austrian tenor Harald Wurmsdobler. The season begins on August 9 with a family matinee of Peter and the Wolf (Sergei Prokofiev) and concludes on August 23 with a matinee featuring music by Friedrich Hollaender – thus, the festival deliberately frames the main program with classics for children and the Berlin cabaret tradition.
Waldbühne Heldritt
The Waldbühne Heldritt is a summer-only venue – performances may be canceled in case of torrential rain, but take place under the open sky in normal weather. Heldritt itself is a northern district of the spa town of Bad Rodach, near the border with Thuringia. The combination of forest, classical operetta, and Coburg volunteer spirit makes the festival a hidden gem of the Franconian summer.
Sommeroperette Heldritt — edition 2026
2026 Season
The 2026 season of the Sommeroperette Heldritt is dedicated to Emmerich Kálmán's "Die Csárdásfürstin". Between August 9 and 23, several performances will take place; the program is framed by a family matinee and a matinee with music by Friedrich Hollaender. Musical direction: Reinhard Schmidt. The ensemble includes Agnes Palmisano and Harald Wurmsdobler, among others.
Programme Sommeroperette Heldritt 2026
2026 Season – Program
- August 9, 2026 (Sunday): Family Matinee "Peter and the Wolf" (Sergei Prokofiev) – Season Opener
- August 9–23, 2026: Several performances of "Die Csárdásfürstin" (Emmerich Kálmán / Leo Stein / Bela Jenbach) on the Waldbühne
- August 23, 2026 (Sunday): Matinee with music by Friedrich Hollaender – Season Finale
Artistic Direction
- Musical Direction: Reinhard Schmidt (since 2018)
- Soloists include: Agnes Palmisano (Wiener Dudler), Harald Wurmsdobler (Tenor)
The exact performance dates, cast, and start times will be published by the association on sommeroperette-heldritt.de.
Highlights Sommeroperette Heldritt 2026
- "Die Csárdásfürstin" as the main production on the only forest stage in the Coburg region
- Musical direction by Reinhard Schmidt
- Family matinee "Peter and the Wolf" to open the season
- Hollaender matinee to conclude the season
- Soloists from German-speaking musical theatre
Prices Sommeroperette Heldritt 2026
Ticket sales via the festival website. Group and club discounts, vouchers, and benefits for members of Coburger Operetten-Freunde e.V. are available.
Practical information — Sommeroperette Heldritt
Getting There
Bad Rodach is accessible by train via Coburg – Bad Rodach (RB Süd-Thüringen-Bahn). From Bad Rodach station, it is approx. 5 km to Heldritt – by bus or taxi. By car: B303 Coburg–Bad Rodach, then follow signs for Waldbühne Heldritt.
Tickets
Tickets are available via the festival website and at advance booking offices in Coburg. Vouchers and group discounts are available. Membership in the association Coburger Operetten-Freunde e.V. offers benefits.
Weather Advisory
Open-air event: in case of continuous rain, venue adaptation or cancellation – decision made daily via the website and telephone hotline.
Contact
[email protected], Tel. 0171 2177165.
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Waldbühne Heldritt
Waldbühne Heldritt, 96476 Bad Rodach