False Gods at the Friedrichsforum: Bayreuth experiences music theater with myth and power

Event: False Gods in Friedrichsforum, Großer Saal, Friedrichstraße 19, 95444 Bayreuth on 28. August 2026

Date and Time

28. August 2026 19:30

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Location

Friedrichsforum
Friedrichstraße 19, 95444 Bayreuth, Germany

Price

21,00

About this Event

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Inside

A musically charged theatrical event at the Friedrichsforum

False Gods brings Albert Ostermaier's dramatic melodrama to the Great Hall of the Friedrichsforum Bayreuth on August 28, 2026. The performance begins at 7:30 PM and immerses the audience in a world of Norns, fate, and the question of whether history gives rise to utopia or dystopia. The play represents a special pre-sound space for Bayreuth, merging performing arts and music theater. ([region-bayreuth.de](https://region-bayreuth.de/veranstaltung/falsche-goetter-bayreuth-95444-s02wf2))

Dramaturgy between myth and present

Ostermaier's text reimagines the material of the Twilight of the Gods from the perspective of the Norns: past, present, and future intertwine to create a narrative tension in which music serves not as accompaniment but as the dramatic motor. The work was first performed in concert form in 2024, combining spoken word with a chamber music ensemble of Modern String Quartet and Voyager Quartet. ([region-bayreuth.de](https://region-bayreuth.de/veranstaltung/falsche-goetter-bayreuth-95444-s02wf2))

An evening for ears and nerves

The production by Ludger Engels, described as an impressive event during its premiere in Worms, thrives on concentration: three actresses, musical motifs, and a material of archaic power. It is precisely this combination of mental stage design, physical presence, and musical urgency that makes the stage experience so captivating. The press particularly highlighted the intensity of the actresses and the stirring composition. ([fischer-theater.de](https://www.fischer-theater.de/journal/news/falsche-goetter-wird-bei-den-nibelungenfestspielen-uraufgefuehrt))

The venue: modern, central, accessible

The Friedrichsforum is regarded as a house of contemporary culture and offers four halls that are accessible for the audience. The Great Hall is designed for up to 800 people; parking is available in the Friedrichsforum underground garage, and the venue is located in the heart of Bayreuth's historic city center. This framework is ideal for a theater experience with comfortable access and clear infrastructure. ([bayreuth.de](https://www.bayreuth.de/rathaus-buergerservice/stadtverwaltung/referate-aemter/aemter-a-z/friedrichsforum/))

Why this evening deserves attention

False Gods is not light summer fare but a concentrated cultural event with literary depth, musical tension, and mythological explosive power. Those who love theater as a space for thought and sound will experience a performance here that resonates long after. The mix of Bavaria's Wagner city, contemporary drama, and a modern multi-genre house promises an evening with a unique atmosphere. Experiencing it live is worthwhile. ([region-bayreuth.de](https://region-bayreuth.de/veranstaltung/falsche-goetter-bayreuth-95444-s02wf2))

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