sirene Operntheater: THE SWEDISH RIDER - Opera World Premiere
sirene Operntheater premieres the opera THE SWEDISH RIDER after Leo Perutz at the Jugendstiltheater am Steinhof in Vienna from 21 to 27 November 2026, with music by Wolfram Wagner and a libretto by Kristine Tornquist.
Illustrative photo Brighton Festival 2027 – England's Largest Curated Arts Festival in May
England's largest curated arts festival fills Brighton & Hove with theatre, dance, music and visual art throughout May.
Illustrative photo Prague Fringe Festival 2027: Alternative Theatre in Prague
The Prague Fringe Festival 2027 takes place from May 28 to June 5 in Prague's Lesser Town. Known as Prague's version of the Edinburgh Fringe, it brings international, offbeat theatre into unusual historic venues.
Illustrative photo Athens Epidaurus Festival 2027 (expected) – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
The Athens Epidaurus Festival is held annually from late May/June to end of August across the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus and Athens venues. The 2026 edition has ended; the artistic open call for 2027 is already underway, though exact dates are not yet set. Expect opera, ancient drama and international productions.
Illustrative photo Heidelberg Castle Festival 2027: Theatre and Opera in the Castle Courtyard
The Heidelberg Castle Festival 2027 runs from June 6 to August 1 in the courtyard of Heidelberg Castle. This long running open air festival brings theatre, opera and concerts to life against the backdrop of the famous castle ruin.
Illustrative photo Sibiu International Theatre Festival 2027: FITS in Romania
The Sibiu International Theatre Festival (FITS) takes place from June 18 to 27, 2027 in Romania. For ten days, theatre, dance and street art turn the old town of Sibiu into an international stage, with close to half the program free to attend.
Illustrative photo Festival dei Due Mondi Spoleto 2027 - 70th Anniversary Edition
Spoleto's Festival of the Two Worlds celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2027 with opera, theatre and dance across the Umbrian town; exact dates are estimated from the usual late-June to mid-July run and not yet officially confirmed.
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Illustrative photo Nibelungen-Festspiele Worms 2027: Open Air Theatre at the Cathedral
The Nibelungen-Festspiele Worms 2027 take place from July 9 to 25 at the north portal of Worms Cathedral. This renowned open air theatre festival presents a fresh staging of the Nibelung saga each year with well known actors.
Illustrative photo Ana Desetnica 2027: International Street Theatre Festival in Ljubljana
Ana Desetnica 2027 is expected to turn Ljubljana into a stage for international street theatre again from late June into early July. Over a hundred free performances await visitors across the squares and parks of the Slovenian capital.
Illustrative photo Teatro Antico di Taormina Summer 2027: Concerts and Opera in the Ancient Theatre
In summer 2027, the Teatro Antico di Taormina once again brings international concerts and opera to the ancient theatre above the sea, with a confirmed performance by Claudio Baglioni already announced.
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