This season the BF will be influenced by several premieres. On July 25th  2012 it will open with the premiere of  “Der fliegende Holländer”. However, the new production is also a premiere for Jan Philipp Gloger (director), Christof Hetzer (stage designer), Karin Jud (costume designer), Urs Schönebaum (light designer) and Sophie Becker (dramaturgy), who all work for the BF for the very first time. Additionally, the Russian baritone Evgeny Nikitin will make his Bayreuth debut singing the title role as well as Franz-Josef Selig (as Daland), Michael König (as Erik) and Benjamin Bruns (as Der Steuermann). A familiar face will be the Canadian soprano Adrianne Pieczonka, who already portrayed Sieglinde at the Festival in 2006/2007 will play the role of Senta.

Stefan Herheim’s production of “Parsifal” will be recorded on 5th August, 2012 and conducted by Philippe Jordan. Apart from these productions the BF 2012 also shows “Tristan and Isolde”, produced by Christoph Marthaler and conducted by Peter Schneider, “Lohengrin”, a production of Hans Neuenfels which will be conducted by Andris Nelsons and the new production of “Tannhäuser” realized by Sebastian Baumgarten and conducted by Thomas Hengelbrock.


Discover the BF with VIP-Hospitality

Every summer the BF attracts thousands of Wagner fans so that the demand usually exceeds the supply to a great extent. In order to get some of the desired tickets and become part of this premium cultural event people commonly wait 5 to 10 years (and sometimes even longer).

VIP HOSPITALITY offers you the rare chance to buy tickets at short notice and discover the BF from a different angle. Whether you want to learn more about the architecture of the Festspielhaus, the special features of the auditorium or whether you want to explore the stage and take a look into the Festival workshops by using our Video Guide, we try to turn your stay at the BF into an unforgettable experience.


Our VIP-arrangements include the following benefits:

• Bayreuth Festival ticket
• bed and breakfast at a hotel
• transfer service
• available on request:  rental services for evening wear (tailcoat and evening gown, styling and make-up service etc.)

If you wish further benefits apart from those mentioned above, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Price per package: on request

This offer is subject to availability.