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

A warm fairy tale evening in Bindlach: Fiona Ahlborn tells about love, loss, and the magic of May. 22.05.2026, 8 euros. Discover now! #Bindlach

A strong classical evening in Bayreuth: Wagner plus brings Jan Vogler, orchestra, and Spinosi to the Great Hall. Now mark May 22, 2026! #Bayreuth #Classical

Bayreuth dances into the 70s: Schlagersofa brings the great Schlager hits live on stage. Sing along, relish, party! #Schlager #Bayreuth

A rare opera evening in the baroque splendor of Bayreuth: Orpheus by Gluck meets great voices and historic atmosphere. 22.05.2026, from 35 €. #Theaterlove

Bayreuth tastes of beer culture and cheese enjoyment: At the tasting at Maisel & Friends, aromas, knowledge, and atmosphere await. 22.05.2026, 54 euros. #Bayreuth #BeerTasting

Bayreuth laughs about the second half of life: Katrin Bauerfeind performs Halftime Show – Now or Never at DAS ZENTRUM. 22.05.2026, from 33.80 €. #Comedy

A special late evening in Bayreuth: Schubert and Gluck resonate in the Castle Church with Aco Bišćević and the Tölzer Knabenchor. #Bayreuth #Classical

Bayreuth lights up: The music fireworks at the festival grounds combine Wagner moment and festival atmosphere. 22.05.2026, 10:00 PM, free. #Bayreuth #FolkFestival

Actors demonstrate how life might have been in the Stone Age in the museum courtyard.

Cooking and tasting evening with Vadim Popov

On May 23, 2026, Bayreuth becomes the anniversary mile: The RIWA Street Festival brings Festival150, culture, and open-air atmosphere to the street. #Bayreuth #Festival150

Discover Dresden playfully and solve puzzles together: The free children's quiz in RW21 makes family outings in Bayreuth particularly lively. #FamilyTime

Experience colors, facades, and urban stories in Bayreuth: The Street Art Tour leads from the city center to Maisel & Friends. 05.23.2026, 11 AM, 18 €. #Bayreuth #UrbanArt

Bayreuth becomes a festival mile: The RIWA Street Festival brings anniversary spirit, stage, and open-air culture to Richard-Wagner-Straße. Free, lively, unique. #Festival150

An important lecture morning at RW21: Günter Dippold talks about the history of anti-Semitism. Free, clear, thought-provoking. #Bayreuth #RW21

A calm creative afternoon in Bayreuth: Discover new paths with pen and paper, organize thoughts, and make solutions visible. 23.05.2026, 15 Euro. #Bayreuth #Workshop

Discover baroque water games, courtly garden art, and surprising technology in Bayreuth. On 23.05.2026 in the Old Castle Eremitage starting at 3 euros. #Bayreuth #Art

Anja Silja in the Rococo Hall Bayreuth: fine melodramas, historical Liszt grand piano, and a discussion with artistic depth. 23.05.2026, 25 €. #Bayreuth #Theater

A Baroque opera evening full of brilliance and passion at the Markgräfliches Opernhaus Bayreuth. Tamerlano unfolds great theatrical magic on 23.05.2026. #Bayreuth #Opera

Discover art through a tour and workshop at the Bayreuth Art Museum on May 24, 2026. Admission free!

Pentecost spirit in Pottenstein: Music, delicacies, and club spirit at the community center. Be there for free on May 24, 2026, and experience festival culture live. #Pottenstein #PentecostFestival

Experience baroque water displays, grotto, and castle romance in Bayreuth: This tour brings history to life. On 24.05.2026 at 11:00 AM. #Bayreuth

Caves, rocks, and forest paths await discoverers in Plech. Free circular hike on May 24, 2026, prior registration required. #Hiking

A geological experience in Plankenfels: From Plankenstein to Wachstein leads through rocky landscape, Lochautal, and Jura Sea traces. 24.05.2026, 6 €. #FranconianSwitzerland