A critical look at the festival during the war

The exhibition "War Festival in the Mirror of the Bayreuth Press" offers a detailed and critical examination of the Bayreuth Festival during World War II. It was conceived and implemented by dedicated students of the Research Institute for Music Theater. In the Steingraeber & Söhne House Bayreuth, original documents and press articles are presented, providing insights into the media coverage of the time and its influences on the perception of the festival.

What can you expect?

The exhibition invites visitors to engage with the various facets of this historical period. Experience how the festival was influenced by the politics of its time and learn more about the strategies of the productions and propaganda from that era.

• Historical documents and reports
• Critical engagement with the history of the festival
• Interactive exhibition elements

This exhibition is suitable for both history enthusiasts and those who want to understand the impacts of the war on culture.