Name: Theaterfest Mainfranken Theater Würzburg 2026
Start: 2026-09-21T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-21T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Mainfranken Theater Würzburg / Theaterfabrik Blaue Halle

Theaterfest Würzburg

About Theaterfest Würzburg

The Theaterfest of the Mainfranken Theater Würzburg is the grand open day for the opening of the new season. On a September day, the theater opens all stages and foyers, offering a diverse program of drama, musical theater, dance, and concerts. The highlight is the evening presentation of the new productions by the Intendant in the Theaterfabrik Blaue Halle. An inviting start to the theater season for Würzburg and all of Mainfranken.

Dates 21 Sep — 21 Sep 2026

Venue Würzburg (09663)

Prices Free

Status —

Edition 2026

Theaterfest Würzburg — edition 2026

The Theaterfest of the Mainfranken Theater Würzburg for the season opening takes place on September 21 in the new building of the theater. On this open day, there will be a diverse program on all stages and in the foyers, with the evening presentation of the new productions by Intendant Georg Rootering in the Theaterfabrik Blaue Halle as the highlight.

To open the new season, the Mainfranken Theater Würzburg invites you to the Theaterfest on September 21, 2026, in the new theater building. On this open day, the house presents a diverse program on all stages and in the foyers. The highlight is the evening presentation of the new productions by Intendant Georg Rootering in the Theaterfabrik Blaue Halle. The season includes around 15 premieres in drama, musical theater, and dance, including world premieres, as well as six symphony concerts and six chamber concerts, and revivals like the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Beethoven's opera "Fidelio" is on the program.

Highlights Theaterfest Würzburg 2026

Open day on all stages of the Mainfranken Theater
Evening presentation of new productions in the Blaue Halle
Preview of around 15 premieres for the new season
Beethoven's "Fidelio" as a highlight in musical theater

Programme Theaterfest Würzburg 2026

September 21, 2026 — Theaterfest

Daytime — diverse program on all stages and in the foyers (drama, musical theater, dance, concerts)
Behind-the-scenes look and meeting with the ensemble
Evening — presentation of the new productions by Intendant Georg Rootering in the Theaterfabrik Blaue Halle

Season 2026 Preview (Selection)

Around 15 premieres in drama, musical theater, and dance, including world premieres
Musical theater: Fidelio by Ludwig van Beethoven
Six symphony concerts and six chamber concerts
Revivals, including Rocky Horror Picture Show

Prices Theaterfest Würzburg 2026

The Theaterfest is designed as an open day; the program on the stages and in the foyers is freely accessible. The exact daily program will be published by the theater.

Practical information

Practical information — Theaterfest Würzburg

Getting There

Würzburg is easily accessible by long-distance train. The Mainfranken Theater and the Theaterfabrik Blaue Halle are located near the city center and are easily accessible by tram and on foot.

Admission

The Theaterfest is designed as an open day; the program on the stages and in the foyers is freely accessible.

Tip

Be on site early for the evening presentation of the new productions in the Blaue Halle.

Season Opening in Würzburg

The Theaterfest of the Mainfranken Theater is the festive opening of the new season and a popular open day in the Lower Franconian city of Würzburg in the state of Bavaria. The Mainfranken Theater is the largest theater in the region and a cultural center for all of Mainfranken.

Program on All Stages

On Theaterfest, the house opens all stages and foyers. A diverse program of drama, musical theater, dance, and concerts is offered. Visitors can take a look behind the scenes, experience ensemble members, and get in the mood for the upcoming season.

Evening Highlight

The highlight of the day is the evening presentation of the new productions by Intendant Georg Rootering in the Theaterfabrik Blaue Halle. Here, the program for the new season will be presented – a preview of premieres, concerts, and special formats.

Season Program

The season includes numerous premieres in drama, musical theater, and dance, including world premieres, as well as symphony and chamber concerts and revivals. In musical theater, Ludwig van Beethoven's only opera, "Fidelio," is on the program, among others.

Atmosphere

The Theaterfest combines cultural curiosity with a festive spirit of departure, making the Mainfranken Theater an open meeting point for theater lovers of all ages on this day.