HomeFestspielzeitSeebühneMusiktheaterKonzerteThe magazine of the Bregenzer FestspieleLove, Glamour, and a World in Shards700 square meters of mirrored surface: The stage design for La traviata takes shape.In the sign of passionA look at the 2026 saison with Maria Gnann and Anke RauthmannAhead of His Time …Visionary meets philistine: Yuval Sharon on his production of The Excursions of Mr. Brouček “An Experience You Will Never Forget”Conductor and choirmaster Steven Moore on the major anniversary celebration, Singalong at the LakePlaying to the Point of CollapseModern medicine: The Burgtheater brings Molière’s Le Malade imaginaire to the stage in a new version.Light, Bach, and the experience of silenceImmersing in light and sound: Bach Nirvana at the Werkstattbühne.The First Dance of SummerSwing of jazz, measuring tapes, and sequins: a glimpse into the dance casting for La traviata.The Last PainA world without love, without suffering – Passion of the Common Man in search of what remains.“Close your eyes and immerse yourself”Conductor Dalia Stasevska shapes the first orchestra concert of the 2026 festival summer.80 Years of New GroundThe Bregenzer Festspiele and its Seebühne celebrate their anniversary – a look back at the beginnings.Letters and Flowers: Three Days between Film and StageA glimpse into the filming of La traviata on the SeebühneComfort for the Soul, Glamour—and a Fantastic Journey to the MoonArtistic director Lilli Paasikivi on the upcoming festival summerCourage through BeautyBetween excess and loneliness: Director Damiano Michieletto about La traviata.In every mood and registerSensitive Stradivari, challenging bassoons: The Wiener Symphoniker and their instrumentsThe Sound of ColorsWorks of the artist Nicolas Party accompany the productions of the upcoming season.Grown in FriendshipJudith Salzmann, chairman for the Friends of the Bregenzer Festspiele in an interview.A Small Opera with a Single ShoeAuthor Wolfgang Mörth on the beaty of natureSeamless from „Der Freischütz“ to „La traviata“The dismantling of the stage (design) begins immediately after the final performance79th Bregenzer Festspiele end with strong public interestWith around 249,000 visitors in total, the 79th Bregenzer Festspiele drew to a close on Sunday evening, 17 August—marking the first season under artistic director Lilli Paasikivi.