When does the concert begin?

The concert starts on November 15, 2026, at 18:00.

Where is the event taking place?

At Friedrichsforum, Great Hall, at Friedrichstraße 19 in Bayreuth.

How much do the tickets cost?

The indicated ticket prices range from 31 to 39 euros per ticket.

Is the venue accessible for people with disabilities?

Yes, the Friedrichsforum has barrier-free accessible halls.

What can the audience expect musically?

A choral concert with orchestral accompaniment featuring Joseph Haydn's The Seasons, a secular oratorio of the classical period.

Haydn's The Seasons Unfold Great Sound Poetry at Friedrichsforum Bayreuth

Name: The Seasons
Start: 2026-11-15T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-15T21:30:00+01:00
Location: Friedrichsforum, Großer Saal

Haydn's The Seasons at Friedrichsforum: An Evening Between Nature, Sound, and Clever Dramaturgy

With The Seasons, a classic of music history meets a new sound space in Bayreuth: The Friedrichsforum, Great Hall, opens for a choral concert with orchestral accompaniment on November 15, 2026, at 18:00. Joseph Haydn's secular oratorio, premiered in 1801 and created as the last of his four oratorios, is considered one of the defining works of the classical period and combines vivid sound language with fine orchestration. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Jahreszeiten_%28Haydn%29))

A Work That Transforms Landscape into Music

In The Seasons, Haydn composed not just a series of beautiful melodies but a sound narrative of weather, work, harvest, and transience. This is where the power of this evening lies: choir, orchestra, and solo voices create a live atmosphere where colors, dynamics, and contrasts become immediately palpable. The work is seen as an example of Haydn's masterful form design and his sense of humorous yet elegant musical dramaturgy. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Jahreszeiten_%28Haydn%29))

The Great Hall as a Modern Resonance Space

The Friedrichsforum in downtown Bayreuth provides a modern, multifunctional framework for such concert moments. The Great Hall is located in the new cultural center on Friedrichstraße and is one of the venues accessible without barriers. This creates a concert experience for the audience that combines historical music with contemporary quality of stay. ([bayreuth.de](https://www.bayreuth.de/rathaus-buergerservice/stadtverwaltung/referate-aemter/aemter-a-z/friedrichsforum/))

Why This Concert Is Musically So Appealing

Those who love Haydn will enjoy great choral passages, transparent string sections, and orchestration that allows even quiet transitions to shine. The score thrives on the synchronization between choir and orchestra, precise conducting, and that clarity that makes the Viennese Classical period so immediate to this day. Especially in a hall with good acoustics, the work unfolds its entire range between the idyllic and inner movement. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Jahreszeiten_%28Haydn%29))

Tickets, Arrival, and Framework

Tickets are available according to the event overview directly from the Friedrichsforum as well as from the Bayreuth theater box office; prices for the event range from 31 to 39 euros. The location in the historic city center makes arrival easier, and parking options are available around the Friedrichsforum. ([bayreuth-region.de](https://bayreuth-region.de/friedrichsforum-bayreuth/))

Conclusion: The Seasons promises an evening in Bayreuth for classical music lovers, choir fans, and everyone who wants to experience great music in a concentrated live atmosphere. Anyone wishing to hear Haydn's sound world in the modern Friedrichsforum should secure this date early and experience the concert live. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Jahreszeiten_%28Haydn%29))