24 Events in May in Bayreuth - Events & Activities in May 2026
May 2026: The most exciting events! ☀️ Open-airs, festivals & more – secure your event highlights now!

Festival Market of the 5 Power Women 2026
Bayreuth invites you to the free Festival Market: craftsmanship, enjoyment, and music in the GLORIA Manufacturing. Experience on 24.05.2026 from 14:00! #Bayreuth #Festivals

Twilight of the Gods
Bayreuth experiences Wagner's Twilight of the Gods as a grand concert drama at Friedrichsforum: historically informed, intense, and sonically powerful. 24.05.2026, from 89 €. #Wagner

Stars over Cactus Creek
Country musical with heart and humor in Wilhelminenaue: Stars over Cactus Creek brings Wild West flair to Bayreuth. 24.05.2026, from €28. #TheatreLove

In Dream: Songs and Ballads by Richard Wagner and Franz Liszt
Songs and ballads by Richard Wagner and Franz Liszt - featuring Roman-Ruslan Soltys (Bass) and Florian Luderschmid (Piano)

Art Project Week
A week of art full of movement, language, and craft in Bayreuth: Eurythmy, blacksmithing, and workshops create intense impressions. May 25–29, 2026, €200. #ExperienceArt

Rotmaintaler Mühlentag 2026
Experience Whit Monday with mill charm in Neudrossenfeld: The Rotmaintaler Mühlentag brings nature, history, and relaxation together. Free, 25.05.2026. #Mühlentag

Half-Day Hike: Steinamwasser - Cave Without a Name
Discover Bayreuth's quiet forest paths and mysterious caves on a free half-day hike. 25.05.2026, 12:30 PM. #Bayreuth #Hiking

Action for Grandparents and Grandchildren: We Make Herb Cream Cheese Ourselves
During the Whitsun holidays, things will be lively again here in our learning workshop.

Vacation Program in the Learning Workshop: DIY Gym Bag (1st Appointment)
Creative Pentecost holidays for kids in Bayreuth: The free vacation program creates a personal gym bag. Learning fun, crafting, and family time! #Bayreuth #FamilyEvent

Webinar - Crash Course on Choosing a Study Program
Clarity instead of study chaos: The Crash Course on Choosing a Study Program at Uni Bayreuth brings guidance into a new chapter. Free online on May 26, 2026, at 2 PM. #ChoosingAStudyProgram #Bayreuth

Image Observations at the Bayreuth Art Museum
A sensitive view of art from the 1940s to the 1960s at the Bayreuth Art Museum: Artwork observation, post-war period, and imagery on May 26, 2026. #ArtEnjoyment

Borderline-Trialog: The Good from the Bad
An evening full of exchange and new perspectives in Bayreuth: The Borderline Trialog brings together those affected, relatives, and professionals. 05/26/2026, free. #Bayreuth

25 Minutes - Newcomer Series
Four acts, 25 minutes, and plenty of new stage energy in Bayreuth. Fresh talents, direct live moments, and real scene atmosphere on 26.05.2026. #Bayreuth

CoWorkingDays
Monthly coworking event in the Open Innovation Lab – connect, exchange, work together.

Loneliness in Old Age – Lecture
In her lecture, Susanne Wermbter demonstrates the impacts that (chronic) loneliness in old age can have.

Children's Tour Through the History of Bayreuth
Discover Bayreuth through the eyes of the little ones on May 27, 2026. An exciting journey into the past!

Bridgerton Music & Candlelight
Enjoy a romantic evening with Bridgerton-inspired music by candlelight in Bayreuth. Secure your seats now!

All Family! – Traveling Exhibition of the International Youth Library
Family diversity as a picture book experience in Bayreuth: All Family! showcases strong illustrations and smart stories. 27.05.2026, free admission. #Bayreuth #PictureBook

Books and Images - Art Connects
Art and literature meet at RW21 Bayreuth: a free art experience filled with image observation, knowledge, and inspiration. #Bayreuth #Art

Community Gardening in the Teaching Garden at Lindenhof
Bayreuth's green participatory afternoon awaits at Lindenhof: sowing, planting, and care in mixed culture. Free on May 27, 2026, at 3 PM. #Bayreuth #GardeningLove

Art Connects – Books and Images
A quiet cultural moment at RW21 Bayreuth: Books, images, and new perspectives come together on 27.05.2026 for free in the creative workshop. #Bayreuth #Literature

Online Info Session: Food Quality and Safety (M.Sc.)
Free online info for the Master's Food Quality and Safety at the University of Bayreuth: program content, Kulmbach campus, and direct questions in Zoom format. May 27, 2026, 3 PM. Register now! #Bayreuth #MasterStudy

Guest Lecture Sarah M.S. Pearsall: How the World Made the American Revolution
Bayreuth experiences an insightful evening about the global history of the American Revolution. Free on 27.05.2026 at 4 PM in GWII. #Literature #History

The Living Line: Life Drawing
A quiet evening full of tension and precision: In life drawing at Neuneinhalb Bayreuth, concentration meets creativity. 27.05.2026, 5 Euro. #Bayreuth #LifeDrawing
