Soak up the atmosphere at one of Germany's many historical opera houses and concert halls that are in themselves reminders of a glorious history - and a vibrant present.
Festivals in Germany
Highlights at opera houses and theatres in Germany
In classical music, Germany is a world leader. With well over 100 classical music theatres with permanent ensembles - and a similar number of fine symphony orchestras - there is no end of music to inspire you.
Soak up the atmosphere at one of Germany's many historical opera houses and concert halls that are in themselves reminders of a glorious history - and a vibrant present.
Soak up the atmosphere at one of Germany's many historical opera houses and concert halls that are in themselves reminders of a glorious history - and a vibrant present.
- Baden-Baden Festival Theatre - sport, enjoyment and sheer delight
- Bayreuth - monument to a genius
- Berlin - top-class operatic delights
- Dresden - affinity between music and architecture
- Frankfurt am Main - opera house of the year 2003
- Munich - operatic delights at the National Theatre
- Stuttgart - outstanding
Festivals in Germany
Prestigious annual music festivals are held in beautiful, traditional country settings all over Germany, from the Alps in the south to the North Sea and Baltic coast. All Germany's regions offer concerts that attract international acclaim and music lovers from far and wide.
- Rheingau Music Festival
- Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival
- Mozart Festival in Würzburg
- Bach Festival in Leipzig
- Heidelberg Castle Festival
- International Music Festival Heidelberger Frühling
- RuhrTriennale
- Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
- Moritzburg Festival
- Bonn Beethoven Festival
Leading the world
Germany's unparalleled concentration of opera houses and symphony orchestras make it a world leader.
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