21 Events in August in Bayreuth - Events & Activities in August 2026
August 2026: Summer events & festivals! 🌴 Enjoy parties, concerts & outdoor highlights for your perfect summer month!
Malwida at the Steingraeber Hoftheater Bayreuth
A touching theater evening about Malwida von Meysenbug, Romain Rolland, and the power of intellectual freedom in Bayreuth. 19.08.2026, starting at 13 €. #Theaterlove
Pottensteiner Bartholomew Fair
Traditional Pottensteiner Bartholomew Fair at the festival grounds of the Mager Brewery
Film Screening of the Children's Opera – The Ring of the Nibelung
Wagner completely new for families: The children's opera The Ring of the Nibelung comes to Bayreuth. Free, child-friendly, and full of fantasy. #FamilyTime #Bayreuth
A Visit with Richard Wagner - a Tribute to the Great Musician
A special evening in Bayreuth: Richard Wagner meets culinary arts in the RW21 cooking studio. On August 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM for 57.80 €. #Bayreuth #Wagner
Giacomo Meyerbeer and Siegfried Wagner in Organ Transcriptions
An evening full of operatic sound in the Bayreuth City Church: Meyerbeer and Siegfried Wagner meet the organ, flute, and singing. Free entry! #Bayreuth #Concert
Stars over Cactus Creek
Country flair, humor, and great emotions at Burgschänke Waischenfeld: Stars over Cactus Creek brings musical magic to the stage. #TheatreLove
Cave Concert: Circumpolar - Star Concert Underground
A star concert deep underground: Frank Tischer brings Circumpolar to the Sophien Cave at Rabenstein Castle. Light, sound, and cave magic on 21.08.2026. #LiveExperience #FrankTischer
Tour of the exhibition "Please do not move - The Festival in the Focus of Photographers"
Photography meets festival history: Discover Bayreuth's visual memory at the Historical Museum. August 22, 2026, 3 PM, 2 €. #Bayreuth #Art
Lecture-Performance: Do you know what it was like?
A special morning for opera and culture fans: At the Iwalewahaus Bayreuth, Wagner research meets lively language and singing art. #Bayreuth #Wagner
Joint Gardening in the Educational Garden at Lindenhof: Pruning Berry Fruits in Bayreuth
Gardening knowledge to touch in Bayreuth: At the joint gardening event at Lindenhof, everything revolves around berry fruits and summer pruning. Free on August 26, 2026, 3 PM. #Bayreuth #GardenLove
Excursion: Aquatic Insects in the Wilhelminenaue
Experience nature up close in Bayreuth: The excursion on aquatic insects turns the Wilhelminenaue into an exciting learning location. Free on 26.08.2026, 4 PM. #Bayreuth #NatureExperience
Tour of the Exhibition Please Do Not Move - The Festival in Focus of the Photographers
Photography meets festival history: In Bayreuth, this exhibition delves deep into the visual memory of the festivals. A special #Museum visit.
Night Hunters
Event for NAJU children.
The Ballad of the Flying Dutchman - a Musical Cruise
A spooky cheerful revue with songs by Udo Jürgens, Die toten Hosen, Ulrich Tukur, Monty Python, Tom Waits, and more.
Workshop on Nettle
Nettle knowledge meets enjoyment in Bischofsgrün: A nature-centric workshop with wild herb snack awaits on 28.08.2026 from 4 PM. #WildHerbs #Bischofsgrün
The Neubürg - Geological History and Magic of a Witness Mountain
Experience sunset, legends, and geological history on the Neubürg near Mistelgau. With Geopark ranger Rainer Seifert, the hike becomes a #nature experience.
Clean-up Event with Sandarium Construction
Bayreuth pitches in: New habitats for animals and plants are being created in Wilhelminenaue. Free, with workshop character and pre-registration. #Bayreuth #NatureExperience
International Bat Night 2026
A special evening in Bayreuth: During the International Bat Night at the Eremitage, visitors listen to bats with detectors. Free, nature-oriented, exciting. #Bayreuth #BatNight
Cabaret in the Devil's Cave with Klaus Karl Kraus
Cabaret in the Devil's Cave Pottenstein: Klaus Karl Kraus brings Franconian wit, strong punchlines, and a real live feeling underground. 29.08.2026, from €10. Mark this date now! #Cabaret #Franconia
What Makes the Neighbors Jealous - Musical Cabaret
Musical cabaret under the open sky in Bayreuth: Silvia Ferstl and Christoph Ackermann bring neighborhood, music, and punchlines to life. #Cabaret #Bayreuth
In Dreams: Songs and Ballads by Richard Wagner and Franz Liszt
A special song evening in Bayreuth: Roman-Ruslan Soltys and Florian Luderschmid interpret Wagner and Liszt in the district council hall. Free entry. #Bayreuth