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Heidelberger Schlossfestspiele

11.6.–2.8.2026

Rose Brouwer, Carlos Roncero Montes, Marc Galvez, Tim Knieps, Susanne Berckhemer; Photo: Susanne Reichardt
Scene photo from »The ugly duckling«: On the left-hand side of the picture, the three chicks in yellow tutus and the ugly duckling in grey clothes are standing very close together. Next to them stands the mother duck. They are all looking to the right.
Pia Novak, Soonil Kwon; Photo: Susanne Reichardt
Scene Photo from the »Theatre tour through 100 years of Schlossfestspiele«: Pia Novak and Soonil Kwon stand in a big golden picture frame in the castle chapel. They are holding hands and looking up at the camera. Novak is wearing a yellow historical costume, while Kwon is wearing a white uniform. He is holding a rose in his left hand. In the background, a brown marble church altar can be seen.
Flo Sohn, Simon Mazouri; Photo: Susanne Reichardt
Scene photo from »Frankenstein«: In the centre of the frame stands Simon Mazouri as Frankenstein’s monster. He is looking at Flo Sohn, who is standing with his back to the camera at the left edge of the frame. In the background, a garden table with a white lace tablecloth and chairs can be seen. Hannah Hupfauer is sitting on the tower wall in the back right.
Steffen Gangloff, Leon Maria Spiegelberg; Photo: Susanne Reichardt
Scene Photo from »Cyrano de Bergerac«: Cyrano and Valvert are engaged in a fencing duel. Valvert, who is wearing green, lies on his back on the floor with one leg stretched upwards, his face contorted with pain. Cyrano is leaning over him, pinning him to the ground. He is wearing a white shirt and black leather clothes, and his long, dark hair is flying in the air. In the background, a wooden wall and a red curtain can be seen.

The ugly duckling

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Next event: 13.7.26
09:15 → 10:30 h
Englischer Bau
Family play loosely based on Hans Christian Andersen
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Carmen

Next event: 13.7.26
20:30 → 23:00 h
Schlosshof
Opera by Georges Bizet
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Theatre tour through 100 years of Schlossfestspiele

Next event: 14.7.26
18:00 → 19:05 h
Meeting point: in front of the Ruprechtsbau
A tour through the history of the festival with theatrical highlights
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Frankenstein, or Why Is There a Piece Missing from the Thick Tower?

Next event: 14.7.26
20:30 → 22:00 h
Dicker Turm
Originally by Mary Shelley, adapted by Philipp Löhle
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Cyrano de Bergerac

Next event: 15.7.26
20:30 → 23:00 h
Schlosshof
Romantic comedy by Edmond Rostand
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Melodies à la carte: It’s all a show!

Next event: 17.7.26
19:30 h
Schlosshof
Dinner-Show
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4th Castle Concert: Cinemania

Next event: 25.7.26
20:30 h
Schlosshof
Music from the greatest films of all time, such as »Gone with the Wind«, »Once Upon a Time in the West«, »Pirates of the Caribbean« and »The Lord of the Rings«
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5th Castle Concert: Addio!

Next event: 1.8.26
20:30 h
Schlosshof
Grand opera gala at Heidelberg Castle
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A festival on the city’s most beautiful stages
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Tickets and service
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100 years of festival history: texts and documents
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Theatre buses and arrangements
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Gourmet menu for the anniversary
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Venue Heidelberg Castle
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Programme
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100 Jahre Schlossfestspiele
Schlosshof (Castle Courtyard)
Romantic comedy by Edmond Rostand
Opening night: 19.6.2026
Schlosshof
Steffen Gangloff, Leon Maria Spiegelberg; Photo: Susanne Reichardt
Scene Photo from »Cyrano de Bergerac«: Cyrano and Valvert are engaged in a fencing duel. Valvert, who is wearing green, lies on his back on the floor with one leg stretched upwards, his face contorted with pain. Cyrano is leaning over him, pinning him to the ground. He is wearing a white shirt and black leather clothes, and his long, dark hair is flying in the air. In the background, a wooden wall and a red curtain can be seen.
Opera by Georges Bizet
First night this season: 10.7.2026
Schlosshof
Music from the greatest films of all time, such as »Gone with the Wind«, »Once Upon a Time in the West«, »Pirates of the Caribbean« and »The Lord of the Rings«
25./26./27.7.2026
Schlosshof
Dicker Turm
Englischer Bau
Family play loosely based on Hans Christian Andersen [6+]
Opening night: 11.6.2026
Englischer Bau
Rose Brouwer, Carlos Roncero Montes, Marc Galvez, Tim Knieps, Susanne Berckhemer; Photo: Susanne Reichardt
Scene photo from »The ugly duckling«: On the left-hand side of the picture, the three chicks in yellow tutus and the ugly duckling in grey clothes are standing very close together. Next to them stands the mother duck. They are all looking to the right.

Heidelberger Schlossfestspiele

The ruins of Heidelberg Castle are considered the most frequently visited castle ruins in Germany. Heidelberg Castle also houses Theater und Orchester Heidelberg's most beautiful stages: Schlosshof, Dicker Turm and Englischer Bau.

During the summer, these venues provide the backdrop for productions from all categories as well as gala concerts for the Heidelberger Schlossfestspiele festival.

Holger Schultze

Artistic Director
Alexander Schilling

Organisation management
Dr. Wolfgang Kaul

Guest accompaniment
Rolf Bader

Technical management
Go to Ensemble / Team Heidelberger Schlossfestspiele
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