When does the event take place?

The event runs on August 21 and 22, 2026, each day from 7:30 PM to about 9:30 PM.

Where is the event held?

At the Richard Wagner Museum, special exhibition area in the new building, Richard-Wagner-Straße 48, 95444 Bayreuth.

How much is the admission?

Admission is according to the event notice at 8.00 to 10.00 Euros and is included in the museum admission.

Do I need to register in advance?

No, prior registration is not required. Admission is possible at the box office on the day.

Is the event accessible for people with disabilities?

The event is located within the museum. The official accessibility statement mentions wheelchair ramps, accessible restrooms, wheelchair parking spaces, as well as accessibility for blind and visually impaired visitors.

What are the museum's opening hours?

From September to June, the museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM; in July and August, daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Vanessa Porter unleashes sound spaces between silence, rhythm, and museum light

Name: "50/150 – Utopia and Echo" | Positions: Vanessa Porter - TEXTURE I & II
Start: 2026-08-21T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-22T23:30:00+02:00
Location: Richard Wagner Museum, Sonderausstellungsfläche im Neubau

Vanessa Porter brings sound into motion: "50/150 – Utopia and Echo" at the Richard Wagner Museum

In the new building of the Richard Wagner Museum, contemporary percussion meets an exhibition atmosphere of high concentration on August 21, 2026. Vanessa Porter creates an art experience with TEXTURE I & II that makes rhythm, material, and resonance tangible as an aesthetic experience.

Sound as material, space as a resonator

The programs TEXTURE I — Speech Fragments and TEXTURE II — Resonance Forms expand the percussion far beyond mere beats. Language becomes rhythm, gestures become musical material, surfaces and frictions shape a dense sound architecture. In the special exhibition space of the new building, a space unfolds where listening becomes almost physical.

Between contemporary music, silence, and precision

Vanessa Porter is internationally recognized as a versatile percussionist, connecting contemporary music with improvisation, electronics, and performance art in her projects. For this format, works by Kurt Schwitters, Juri Seo, Georges Aperghis, Emil Kuyumcuyan, Rebecca Saunders, Thierry De Mey, Pierre Jodlowski, and Robert Schumann meet. From these positions, a tension field emerges between eruptive energy, fine resonances, and concentrated silence.

A museum as a vibrant concert and exhibition venue

The Richard Wagner Museum showcases the life and work of Richard Wagner, his impact history, and the history of the Bayreuth Festival. With three permanent exhibitions and several special exhibitions per year, the house connects historical depth with contemporary art. For visitors, this creates a cultural context in which musical innovation and museum presentation sharpen each other.

Visit, education, and barrier-free access

The concert is included in the museum admission, and prior registration is not required. The museum also points to offers such as guided tours, museum education, and events. The official accessibility statement includes barrier-free restrooms, wheelchair ramps, wheelchair parking spaces, and accessibility for blind and visually impaired visitors.

Conclusion

"50/150 – Utopia and Echo" promises an evening for all who want to experience contemporary music as a spatial art form. Those who want to discover sound as form, material, and physical presence should not miss Vanessa Porter live at the Richard Wagner Museum.