Advance sales for Karl May Games 2026: Be there when Winnetou shines!

Advance sales for Karl May Games 2026: Be there when Winnetou shines!

The anticipation for the Karl May Games in Bad Segeberg is growing! How North24 reported, advance sales for the 2026 season began on October 25, 2025. The first performance of the new play “In the Valley of Death” will premiere on June 27, 2026 and the last performance will take place on September 6, 2026.

The play takes the audience to 19th century Mexico. Alexander Klaws, who is playing the role of the legendary Winnetou for the sixth time, will captivate the audience here. The director is Nicolas König, who will certainly provide unforgettable moments with his production.

However, there is a small downer: the ticket prices have been increased by 2 euros. The most expensive ticket for adults now costs 39 euros, while the cheapest ticket is 21.50 euros. There are also reduced prices for children and families, so that a visit to the spectacular performances is worthwhile even for the little ones. To underline the attractiveness of the Karl May Games, previous years attracted an impressive number of spectators, which was around 445,000 in 2025 and thus remained at the level of the previous year.

Karl May Games: A popular cultural experience

The Karl May Festival in Bad Segeberg is known for regularly presenting new productions. Every year the audience eagerly awaits the new adventures that come to life on stage. In addition to “In the Valley of Death,” there were already many exciting pieces, such as Hamburg excursion mentioned: In 2019, the popular play “Among Vultures – The Son of the Bear Hunter” was performed, which alone attracted 402,110 viewers.

The program offers an exciting experience with impressive elements such as explosions, galloping horses, thrilling duels and a pinch of romance. The production of “The Oil Prince”, which had to be postponed in 2020 due to the pandemic, has now also been allowed on stage. The hope is that future performances can build on these successes.

For anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the adventure world of Winnetou, the Karl May games are an absolute must. If you're quick, you can still secure the coveted tickets: Those interested can find further information on the official website of the Karl May Games at karl-may-spiele.de.

All in all an exciting program that will continue to delight the audience in the coming season!