This annual festival is held in the famous theatre created by Wagner himself specifically for the performance of his own works. The location of Bayreuth was made for many reasons not the least of which was the view that the town had no other cultural strengths which would compete with the work of the Wagner Theatre. The theatre opened in 1876 and the many architectural innovations were responses to Wagner’s demand for a more ‘democratic’ seating arrangement, a clear view of the stage for all the audience and for the accommodation of the huge orchestra required in Wagner’s operas. It is the dream of Wagner enthusiasts to hear his works at the Festival and Operas Abroad is pleased to be able to offer these exclusive tickets.
Bayreuth has many attractions apart from the Wagner Theatre, they include the Museum, Castle Tower, Margravial Opera House (a baroque theatre, very different from the Wagner Theatre), New Castle with its Margrave Fountain and Wagner’s House where Cosima and Richard Wagner are buried. The historic city of Nuremberg is very close to Bayreuth and it can be reached very easily by rail or taxi.

The tickets cannot be purchased without also booking hotel accommodation and although flights are not included in the package price we will be pleased to book flights and transfers between the airport and your hotel. Flight options between the UK and Nuremberg Airport include direct flights with Air Berlin from London Stansted. The demand for tickets is always greater than the availability so early booking is strongly recommended.
The same price applies at all the hotels we offer except for the Hotel Goldener Ankor where there is an additional cost of £70 per person per night. The prices shown do not include flights or transfers. Payment in full for ticket(s) and hotel accommodation is required in full at the time of booking. All the tickets offered are for good seats in the stalls in seating areas A1 – A5 This covers all the stalls area (Rows 1-30) except for the seats to the extreme left and right where the view is slightly angled. These offers are subject to price variation and availability.

Prices
Lohengrin premiere on July 25th. Prices on request
Lohengrin August 3rd, 6th, 17th, 22nd and 27th £1,260
Meistersinger August 2nd, 5th, 12th, 15th, 19th and 28th £1,070
Parsifal July 29th, August 7th, 10th, 14th, 18th and 26th £1,070
(Includes 1 ticket, 1 hotel night with breakfast, welcome present and 1 introductory lecture in German)
Ring Cycle 1. July 27th – August 2nd. £3,800
Ring Cycle 2. August 20th – August 26th, £3,800
Ring Cycle 3. August 20th – August 26th. £3,800
(Includes 4 tickets, 6 hotel nights with breakfast, welcome present and 4 introductory lectures in German)
Single room supplement £70 per night
Extra night £88
Supplement for Hotel Goldener Anker. £70 per person per night.

Terms.
Full payment is required when booking
If you cancel your booking for any reason and it is possible for us to sell your tickets there is a cancellation fee of £45. Otherwise the entire cost must be met in full.
Should an entire performance be cancelled (strikes, illness, etc). only the official ticket price can be re-imbursed and not the secondary market price.
A change in casting or programming does not constitute a claim for re-imbursement.
We strongly recommend the purchase of travel cancellation insurance after booking