24 Events in August in Bayreuth - Events & Activities in August 2026

A literary afternoon in Bayreuth: Bayreuth Blättert connects creativity, reading festival, and museum culture. On 01.08.2026, free admission. #BayreuthBlättert

An impressive city walk in Bayreuth leads to places of NS history and opens the view for culture of remembrance and historical responsibility. 01.08.2026, 14:00, 1 Euro. Mark your calendar now. #Bayreuth #History

Bayreuth becomes a stage for music history: Discover Franz Liszt's traces, historical places, and special cultural moments. 01.08.2026, €12. #Bayreuth #Liszt

An evening full of marriage chaos, punchlines, and castle flair in Wiesentfels. On 01.08.2026, Lars Lienen ensures laughter. Secure your tickets now! #Comedy

Bayreuth Through the Camera Lens: The special exhibition for the festival anniversary connects photography, memory, and cultural history. 02.08.–11.10.2026. #Bayreuth

Jealousy, neighborhood, and plenty of punchlines: At Burg Rabeneck, musical cabaret becomes the summer highlight. 02.08.2026, tickets from 18 €. #Cabaret #Comedy

Lead: Inge Butler and other trainers.

Reimagining Wagner in Bayreuth: WAGNER intensive delves into the Ring of the Nibelung. Free, intelligent, and atmospherically dense. #Bayreuth #Wagner

A morning full of music history and literature: Sabine Zurmühl reads about Cosima Wagner in the Steingraeber House. 06.08.2026, tickets from 5 €. #Bayreuth #Reading

Baroque to Touch at the New Palace Bayreuth: Tour, workshop, and palace atmosphere for children aged 7 to 11 years. Secure spots now! #Bayreuth #Baroque

The singing competition provides a stage for young singers, from soprano to bass.

A day full of hops, wort, and brewing art in Bayreuth: At the Brew Day at Maisel & Friends, curiosity turns into genuine beer craftsmanship. 08.08.2026, 129 euros. #Bayreuth #BeerCulture

Experience Bayreuth from its mysterious side: The Criminal Tour combines museum, city history, and atmosphere. On 08.08.2026 from 2 €. Book now! #Bayreuth

For the 150th anniversary of the Wagner Festival, you are invited to a brunch at Falkenhaus Castle

A morning full of Bayreuth Festival history: Stephan Müller tells at RW21 about myths, people, and anecdotes. Free of charge on 09.08.2026. #Bayreuth #Festspiele

Bayreuth experiences a special classical evening: rare Wagner works, great orchestral colors, and an emotional festival program at Friedrichsforum. #Bayreuth #Classical

Bayreuth becomes a Wagner stage: In the Friedrichsforum, it will be decided on 11.08.2026 which voice will shape the final. #Bayreuth #Wagner

A musical morning with Liszt and Wagner in the Steingraeber Chamber Music Hall: Bayreuth experiences song art up close. #Bayreuth #Concert

Medicinal plants, balm, and tincture in Bischofsgrün: This workshop combines nature knowledge and practice on 14.08.2026. Discover now! #HerbalKnowledge

Wonder, Laughter, Participation: In the Devil's Cave Pottenstein, magic becomes a family experience. On 14.08.2026 at 6 PM, suitable from 4 years. #FamilyTime

Candlelight, castle ambiance, and a fine 4-course menu await you at Rabenstein Castle. An evening full of romance, enjoyment, and special moments. #BurgRabenstein

An evening full of word magic in Hollfeld: Dagmar Geisler combines poetry, music, and stage art into a special literary experience. #Reading #Culture

Bayreuth gets fine punchlines instead of pathos: Stephan Müller narrates free festival stories full of charm at RW21 on 16.08.2026. #Bayreuth #Comedy

An exciting look at Max Beckmann at the Bayreuth Art Museum: Biography, work, and modernity in concentrated form. 16.08.2026, 5 €. #Art