Name: Summer Festival Schloss Nymphenburg 2026
Start: 2026-08-06T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-09T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Freifläche am Rosengarten – Schloss Nymphenburg

Festspiele Nymphenburg

About Festspiele Nymphenburg

The Sommer-Festspiele Schloss Nymphenburg is an open-air theatre festival on the western edge of Munich. In direct proximity to the famous Nymphenburg Palace – one of Bavaria's most important palace complexes – classical theatre productions are performed under the open sky. In 2026, Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" and Friedrich Dürrenmatt's "The Visit" with Mona Seefried in the title role are scheduled.

Dates 06 Aug — 09 Aug 2026

Venue München (09162)

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Edition 2026

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The Sommer-Festspiele Schloss Nymphenburg 2026 will take place from August 6th to 9th at the open space at the Rosengarten, next to Nymphenburg Palace. The programme includes Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" and Dürrenmatt's "The Visit" with Mona Seefried. An alternative venue has been set up in the immediate vicinity due to construction work at the usual site. Performances start at 8 PM daily.

After a break in 2025 due to construction work at the festival grounds, the Sommer-Festspiele Schloss Nymphenburg return in 2026: From August 6th to 9th, the festival will be held at an alternative venue agreed upon with the Bavarian Palace Department – the open space at the Rosengarten, with an entrance at the Museum Mensch und Natur, in close proximity to the palace park.

Two classics are on the programme: Shakespeare's comedy "Much Ado About Nothing" and Friedrich Dürrenmatt's "The Visit" – the latter in co-production with the Stadttheater Schaffhausen, with Mona Seefried in the title role of Claire Zachanassian. All performances start at 8 PM. Due to high demand, an additional performance of the Shakespeare comedy has been scheduled for August 9th.

Highlights Festspiele Nymphenburg 2026

Open-air theatre at Nymphenburg Palace Park
Shakespeare comedy "Much Ado About Nothing"
Dürrenmatt's "The Visit" with Mona Seefried
Co-production with Stadttheater Schaffhausen
Alternative venue due to construction work at the festival grounds
4 performances, starting at 8 PM each

Programme Festspiele Nymphenburg 2026

2026 Schedule

Thursday, August 6, 2026, 8 PM: William Shakespeare – "Much Ado About Nothing" (Comedy)
Friday, August 7, 2026, 8 PM: Friedrich Dürrenmatt – "The Visit" (with Mona Seefried)
Saturday, August 8, 2026, 8 PM: Friedrich Dürrenmatt – "The Visit"
Sunday, August 9, 2026, 8 PM: William Shakespeare – "Much Ado About Nothing" (Additional performance)

Prices Festspiele Nymphenburg 2026

Tickets are available via München Ticket (muenchenticket.de) and Eventim. Prices vary by category and play. Advance booking is recommended – individual performances sell out quickly.

Practical information

Practical information — Festspiele Nymphenburg

Getting There

Schloss Nymphenburg is located in western Munich, easily accessible by tram 17 (stop: Schloss Nymphenburg). Take the S-Bahn S1/S2/S3/S4/S6/S7/S8 to Laim, then bus or tram. The venue is located next to the Museum Mensch und Natur at the Rosengarten.

Tickets

Tickets are available via München Ticket (muenchenticket.de) and Eventim. Prices vary by category. Early booking is recommended – the Shakespeare comedy was extended by an additional performance on August 9th, 2026, due to high demand.

Tip

As the performances take place outdoors, warm clothing is recommended. In case of extreme weather, performances will be postponed or moved to an alternative venue. Combining the visit with a stroll through Nymphenburg Palace Park before the performance is a Munich classic.

Open-Air Theatre at one of Bavaria's most beautiful palace complexes

The Sommer-Festspiele Schloss Nymphenburg presents summer open-air theatre in the surroundings of the historic Nymphenburg Palace complex, the former summer residence of the Bavarian Electors and Kings in western Munich. The festival is an established event in Munich's summer cultural calendar and is aimed at theatre lovers who want to experience classical plays in an unusual setting.

2026 Programme: Shakespeare and Dürrenmatt

For 2026, the festival has scheduled two strongly contrasting works. Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" – one of the English classic's most spirited comedies – will be staged. Friedrich Dürrenmatt's "The Visit" – that "tragic comedy" about Claire Zachanassian, who returns to her impoverished hometown as a billionaire and promises prosperity in exchange for a murder – will be staged in co-production with the Stadttheater Schaffhausen, with Mona Seefried in the title role. Both productions will be performed in the open space at the Rosengarten, directly adjacent to the Schlosspark.

Alternative Venue due to Construction Work

After a break in 2025 due to construction work at the usual festival site, the organisers reached an agreement with the Bavarian Palace Department for an alternative venue in the immediate vicinity: the open space at the Rosengarten, with an entrance at the Museum Mensch und Natur. This ensures the festival remains spatially loyal to Schloss Nymphenburg and retains its characteristic backdrop.

Key Facts

Open-air theatre festival at Schloss Nymphenburg
Four festival days in August
Venue 2026: Open space at the Rosengarten
Plays 2026: Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" + Dürrenmatt's "The Visit"
Mona Seefried as Claire Zachanassian (Dürrenmatt)
Co-production with Stadttheater Schaffhausen (Dürrenmatt)
Start time: 8 PM each evening

With Nymphenburg Palace, the state of Bavaria and the state capital Munich offer one of the most spectacular theatre backdrops in Central Europe. The Sommer-Festspiele Schloss Nymphenburg sees itself as a link between classical acting and the open-air theatre experience – a Munich alternative to the major festivals in Salzburg and Bregenz.