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Richard-Wagner-Festspielhaus

Richard-Wagner-Festspielhaus – Opera house in Bayreuth, opened in 1876. No events are listed right now, but here is everything you need to know before you visit: how to get there, where to park, where to stay and where to eat nearby.

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About Richard-Wagner-Festspielhaus

The Bayreuth Festspielhaus or Bayreuth Festival Theatre is an opera house north of Bayreuth, Germany, built by the 19th-century German composer Richard Wagner and dedicated solely to the performance of his stage works. It is the venue for the annual Bayreuth Festival, for which it was specifically conceived and built. Its official name is Richard-Wagner-Festspielhaus. It is the home of the Bayreuth Festival Orchestra.

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Getting there

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Bayreuth-St GeorgenTrain station1,1 km · 18 min walk
Bayreuth HauptbahnhofTrain station1,1 km · 18 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Wikidata (CC0)

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Richard-Wagner-Festspielhaus: FAQs

What's on at Richard-Wagner-Festspielhaus?

There are no upcoming events listed at Richard-Wagner-Festspielhaus right now.

Where is Richard-Wagner-Festspielhaus?

Richard-Wagner-Festspielhaus is located at Festspielhügel 1, Bayreuth.

How big is Richard-Wagner-Festspielhaus?

Richard-Wagner-Festspielhaus has a capacity of around 1.974.

What is the nearest station to Richard-Wagner-Festspielhaus?

The nearest station is Bayreuth-St Georgen (Train station), about 1,1 km from Richard-Wagner-Festspielhaus.

Which hotels are closest to Richard-Wagner-Festspielhaus?

The closest places to stay are Hotel Bayerischer Hof (1,2 km), Arvena Kongress Hotel - Hotel in der Wagnerstadt (1,4 km), and Hotel und Restaurant Goldener Anker (1,8 km).

When did Richard-Wagner-Festspielhaus open?

Richard-Wagner-Festspielhaus opened in 1876.

Which teams or companies are based at Richard-Wagner-Festspielhaus?

Richard-Wagner-Festspielhaus is the home of Bayreuth Festival Theatre.