Theater im Burghof Egloffstein
Summer theater of the Fränkischer Theatersommer in the courtyard of the medieval Egloffstein Castle
About Theater Burghof Egloffstein
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The Castle Above the Trubachtal
Egloffstein Castle towers on a rocky spur above the Trubachtal valley in the Fränkische Schweiz, in the district of Forchheim. The complex dates back to the late 12th century (documented around 1180–1184) and consists of four different architectural parts, visible from afar. Severely damaged during the Thirty Years' War, it now serves partly as a residence and partly as a cultural venue — with the castle courtyard as its summer theater space.
The Fränkischer Theatersommer in the Castle Courtyard
The performances are organized by Fränkischer Theatersommer e.V. / Landesbühne Oberfranken from Kupferberg, Bavaria's only professional touring theater. The ensemble, led by director Jan Burdinski, tours around 70 venues every summer between Coburg, Bayreuth, Nuremberg, and Bamberg — and Egloffstein has been one of its permanent castle courtyard stages for years.
What is Performed Here
- Classical Spoken Theater — Comedies and dramas, often with literary ambition: Shaw, Machiavelli (Mandragora), Shakespeare, German classics.
- Cabaret and Musical Theater — occasional chanson evenings with original productions like 'Wölfe, Weib und Waldesruh' or 'What a Wonderful World'.
- Children's and Youth Theater — original productions for young audiences, often in the late afternoon.
What Makes the Theater Evening Special
Theater im Burghof is open-air theater in the truest sense: the stage is set up in the castle's inner courtyard, and the audience sits on simple benches between the medieval walls. The acoustics of the stone walls, the late afternoon sunlight, and the swallows above the towers give the performances an atmosphere that no city theater can match. In case of rain, performances are held inside the castle — which is also a unique experience.
Embedded in a Region Full of Culture
Egloffstein is located in the heart of the Fränkische Schweiz, one of Europe's most densely populated castle landscapes. Those who combine a theater evening with a hike through the Trubachtal valley, a glass of Franconian wine, and a view of the rocks around Tüchersfeld will experience one of the most beautiful cultural summers in Upper Franconia.
Theater Burghof Egloffstein — edition 2026
Season 2026 — Confirmed So Far
The event page for Egloffstein Castle currently lists the following date for the 2026 summer season: Sunday, July 5, 2026 — 'The Man of Destiny' by George Bernard Shaw. The one-act play, written in 1897, ironically deals with the young Napoleon Bonaparte in Northern Italy.
What is Known from the Fränkischer Theatersommer
The 2026 Theatersommer repertoire also includes the productions 'Unkraut', 'What a Wonderful World', 'Wölfe, Weib und Waldesruh', 'Der Wunderheiler', as well as the Italian comedy 'Mandragora — Liebesgift und Liebeszauber' freely adapted from Niccolò Machiavelli. The organizer will announce which of these productions will be shown in Egloffstein during the summer.
Ticket Prices
Confirmed for the July 5, 2026 date: Advance sales €24, box office €26, reduced €21, children €7.
Programme Theater Burghof Egloffstein 2026
Sunday, July 5, 2026 — Confirmed Date
- 'The Man of Destiny' by George Bernard Shaw (1897)
- Performance: Ensemble of the Fränkischer Theatersommer
- Venue: Courtyard of Egloffstein Castle (in case of bad weather, in the castle hall)
- Start time to be confirmed by the organizer — typically late afternoon or early evening
Further Dates in Summer 2026
Based on experience, the Fränkischer Theatersommer performs in the Egloffstein Castle courtyard multiple times during the season between June and August. The respective plays and dates will be announced on the websites of the Fränkischer Theatersommer and Egloffstein Castle.
Repertoire 2026 (Selection)
- 'Mandragora — Liebesgift und Liebeszauber' (freely adapted from Machiavelli) — Advance sales €24, box office €27, reduced €22, children €8, doors open 6 PM
- 'Wölfe, Weib und Waldesruh'
- 'Unkraut'
- 'What a Wonderful World'
- 'Der Wunderheiler'
Highlights Theater Burghof Egloffstein 2026
- 'The Man of Destiny' by G.B. Shaw — Comedy about the young Napoleon
- Open-air performance in the medieval castle courtyard
- Ensemble of the Fränkischer Theatersommer (Landesbühne Oberfranken)
- Touring theater in one of the most beautiful castles in the Fränkische Schweiz
Prices Theater Burghof Egloffstein 2026
Date July 5, 2026 — Advance sales: €24, box office: €26, reduced: €21, children: €7. For other plays (e.g., 'Mandragora'): Advance sales €24, box office €27, reduced €22, children €8. Advance sales via Egloffstein Tourist Information or directly from Fränkischer Theatersommer (hotline 09274 / 947440).
Practical information — Theater Burghof Egloffstein
Getting Here
By car: A9 exit Pegnitz or Forchheim-Süd, then country roads into the Trubachtal valley to Egloffstein. Parking on the outskirts of the village; the castle is not directly accessible by car (walk up required).
Tickets
Advance sales via the Egloffstein Tourist Information office and the Fränkischer Theatersommer ticket hotline (☎ 09274 / 947440 or 0170 / 7849319). Tickets also available at the box office, subject to availability.
Tips
Bring seat cushions and a light jacket for cooler evenings. If rain is forecast, check the theater's website for venue information before your visit — in case of bad weather, performances are moved to the covered hall of the castle.
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Where it takes place Theater Burghof Egloffstein
Burghof der Burg Egloffstein
Burg Egloffstein, 91349 Egloffstein