Name: Thurn und Taxis Schlossfestspiele Regensburg 2026
Start: 2026-07-10T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-19T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Innenhof Fürstliches Schloss St. Emmeram

Schlossfestspiele Regensburg

About Schlossfestspiele Regensburg

Every summer, the Thurn und Taxis Schlossfestspiele transform the courtyard of the Princely Palace St. Emmeram in Regensburg into one of Bavaria's most beautiful open-air stages. Against the baroque backdrop of the Princely Palace, opera and classical music meet pop, Schlager, rock, and jazz. In 2026, the programme ranges from Verdi's 'La Traviata' and an opera gala with Jonathan Tetelman to Andrea Berg, David Garrett, Peter Maffay, Álvaro Soler, and Gregory Porter. The festival is one of Eastern Bavaria's cultural highlights, attracting thousands of visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Regensburg each year.

Dates 10 Jul — 19 Jul 2026

Venue Regensburg (09362)

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Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Schlossfestspiele Regensburg — edition 2026

The Thurn und Taxis Schlossfestspiele 2026 will take place from July 10 to 19 in the courtyard of the Princely Palace St. Emmeram. The cross-genre programme ranges from Verdi's 'La Traviata' and an opera gala with Jonathan Tetelman to Andrea Berg, David Garrett, Peter Maffay, Álvaro Soler, and Gregory Porter.

The Thurn und Taxis Schlossfestspiele 2026 will span ten days from July 10 to 19. The opening features Verdi's 'La Traviata' (July 10 and 11, 8:30 PM each), a production by the Mainfranken Theater Würzburg. On July 12, the children's opera 'Die kleine Zauberflöte' (9:30 AM) will be followed in the evening by a festive opera gala with Jonathan Tetelman and the Munich Symphony Orchestra. The programme continues with Andrea Berg (July 13), David Garrett (July 14, Millennium Symphony Open Air Tour), Ricchi e Poveri (July 15), Peter Maffay & Band (July 16, Love Places Tour), 'The Sound of James Bond' (July 17), Álvaro Soler (July 18, El Camino Tour), and concludes with American jazz and soul star Gregory Porter & Band (July 19). The venue is the courtyard of the Princely Palace St. Emmeram in Regensburg, and the organiser is ODEON Concerte.

Highlights Schlossfestspiele Regensburg 2026

Verdi's 'La Traviata' to open the festival
Festive opera gala with star tenor Jonathan Tetelman
Performances by Andrea Berg, David Garrett, Peter Maffay, Álvaro Soler
Finale with jazz and soul star Gregory Porter
Open air in the courtyard of the Princely Palace St. Emmeram

Programme Schlossfestspiele Regensburg 2026

Schedule

10 July 8:30 PM – La Traviata (Verdi, Premiere)
11 July 8:30 PM – La Traviata (Verdi)
12 July 9:30 AM – Die kleine Zauberflöte (Children's Opera)
12 July 8:30 PM – Festive Opera Gala with Jonathan Tetelman
13 July 8:30 PM – Andrea Berg & Band
14 July 8:30 PM – David Garrett (Millennium Symphony Open Air Tour)
15 July 8:30 PM – Ricchi e Poveri
16 July 8:30 PM – Peter Maffay & Band (Love Places Tour)
17 July 8:30 PM – The Sound of James Bond
18 July 8:30 PM – Álvaro Soler (El Camino Tour)
19 July 8:30 PM – Gregory Porter & Band

Prices Schlossfestspiele Regensburg 2026

Ticketed event with varying prices per concert. Tickets available via the festival organisers or Reservix; starting from approx. €109 depending on the evening.

Practical information

Practical information — Schlossfestspiele Regensburg

Getting There

The Princely Palace St. Emmeram is centrally located in Regensburg, within walking distance of Regensburg Central Station (ICE/IC hub). By car, take the A3 or A93; in the old town, it is advisable to use the multi-storey car parks and the Park & Ride facilities.

Admission

This is a ticketed event with varying ticket prices depending on the concert. Tickets are available through the festival organisers or Reservix (starting from approx. €109 depending on the evening).

Tip

The events take place open air – bring warm clothing for cooler evenings. Early booking of tickets is recommended as concerts often sell out.

Open Air against a Princely Backdrop

The Thurn und Taxis Schlossfestspiele take place in the courtyard of the Princely Palace St. Emmeram – the ancestral seat of the Thurn und Taxis noble family, located in the heart of Regensburg. The organiser is ODEON Concerte. The unique combination of historic palace architecture and a cross-genre programme makes the festival one of the outstanding summer events in the state of Bavaria and the Upper Palatinate.

A Programme Between Opera and Pop

The hallmark of the Schlossfestspiele is its deliberate breadth: Verdi opera one evening, Schlager or rock the next. The 2026 festival opens with Giuseppe Verdi's 'La Traviata' in a production by the Mainfranken Theater Würzburg. This is followed by a festive opera gala with star tenor Jonathan Tetelman, performances by Andrea Berg, David Garrett, the Italian cult band Ricchi e Poveri, rock legend Peter Maffay, the orchestral gala 'The Sound of James Bond', Álvaro Soler, and concluding with the American jazz and soul star Gregory Porter. For younger audiences, there is also the children's opera 'Die kleine Zauberflöte'.

Regensburg – UNESCO World Heritage

The venue for the festival is the World Heritage city of Regensburg, whose medieval old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Princely Palace St. Emmeram, which evolved from the former St. Emmeram's Abbey, is one of the largest inhabited palaces in Europe. Its courtyard offers an unparalleled atmosphere – history, architecture, and music merge under the open sky.

Cultural Significance

The Thurn und Taxis Schlossfestspiele are renowned beyond the region and are among the major open-air festivals in Southern Germany. They attract a broad audience from Regensburg, the Upper Palatinate, and all of Bavaria each year, combining top-class classical music with popular entertainment in a unique setting.