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

The puppet theater Operla presents the opera by Richard Wagner in an adapted version.

The special exhibition at the Richard Wagner Museum highlights the post-war festivals from 1945-1950. Open until May 2026.

Experience digital manufacturing up close: At FabLab Bayreuth, everything revolves around CNC, Fusion360, and real practice. #Bayreuth #STEM #CNC

Craftsmanship with calm and precision: The billhook course at Lindenhof in Bayreuth shows how to sharpen and maintain sickles correctly. 16.05.2026, from 15 euros. #Bayreuth #Workshop

Laughter can do more than entertain: In Bayreuth, Humor as a Resilience Factor shows how humor strengthens and relieves. 16.05.2026, 31.20 Euro. #Bayreuth #Humor

A quiet, powerful evening in Bayreuth: recognize, transform, and understand beliefs anew. 16.05.2026, 65 €. #Spirituality #Community

A workshop on beliefs, language, and self-image at Treffpunkt St. Georgen in Bayreuth. The date on 16.05.2026 is cancelled, but remains thematically exciting. #Bayreuth #Education

Spring stroll in the heart of Bayreuth: The Whit Monday Market invites you to browse leisurely from May 16 to 19, 2026. #Bayreuth #Market

Gaming, ideas, and community in one place: GameCamp Bayreuth makes game development tangible. On 05/16/2026 at the university, free admission. #GameCamp #Bayreuth

Gaming, exchange, and creative energy in Bayreuth: The GameCamp invites game fans and developers to the university. Free on 05/16/2026 from 11 AM. #GameCampBayreuth

History to Touch for Families in Bayreuth: The children's tour at the Historical Museum sparks curiosity, wonder, and learning fun. #FamilyOuting #Bayreuth

Experience Bayreuth differently: This guided tour opens the eye to art in public spaces, forms, and urban areas. On 16.05.2026 starting at 3:00 PM, from €6. #Bayreuth #Art

Discover sheep, lambs, and urban nature in Bayreuth: The free guided tour in the Colorful Hill Nature Garden combines biodiversity, practical knowledge, and green exploratory joy. #Bayreuth #NatureGarden

An evening full of fine jazz colors and intimate live atmosphere in Bayreuth. Hania Derej Quintet performs at Steingraeber Palace on 16.05.2026. #Jazz

Nature, rock, and Franconian landscape up close: The hike to the Rock Gnome of Hetzendorf is a free discovery experience on 16.05.2026. #FranconianJura

An evening for families full of chills, wit, and stage magic in Bayreuth: Ghost Hunters on Icy Trail at the Brandenburger Kulturstadl on 16.05.2026, from 7 Euros. #TheaterMagic #Bayreuth

Virtual Egypt journey at RW21: The Valley of the Queens showcases tomb art, symbolism, and Nefertari's splendor. On 16.05.2026 for €7.50. #ArtHistory #Bayreuth

Bayreuth becomes the crime scene of good taste: The Criminal Dinner serves excitement, theater, and menu at Becher. 16.05.2026, 84.90 €. #CrimeDinner

Bayreuth experiences an evening full of a-cappella magic in the Castle Church. The Chamber Choir sings works by Kodály, Bruckner, and Rheinberger. Free admission. #Bayreuth

Wagner in Radiant Orchestral Power: The Jena Philharmonic performs The Ring - an Orchestral Adventure! at Friedrichsforum Bayreuth. 16.05.2026, from €43. #Bayreuth #Wagner

Bayreuth experiences a special organ evening with Jan Liebermann in the Stadtkirche. Bach, Vierne, and Wagner meet great sound art. 16.05.2026, 19:30, 15 euros. #Bayreuth #OrganConcert

Bayreuth becomes a stage for puzzles, illusions, and real criminal cases. True Crime Magic at DAS ZENTRUM: 16.05.2026, 8 PM, 29.30 Euros. Experience it live now! #Bayreuth #TrueCrimeMagic

Bayreuth experiences a sensitive jazz evening with the Marco Mezquida Trio: TÁCTIL, groove, and great emotions in the Steingraeber-Hoftheater. #Jazz #Bayreuth

Guided tours of the current exhibition and open museum workshop - discover, participate, and experience something new!