Big appearance: 74th Bad Hersfeld Festival starts in the Stiftspark!

Big appearance: 74th Bad Hersfeld Festival starts in the Stiftspark!

Today, June 21, 2025, the time has finally come: the 74th Bad Hersfeld Festival shines in the splendor of culture and theater art. The celebrations will take place in the picturesque Stiftspark in Bad Hersfeld, where numerous event highlights are already waiting for visitors. A ceremonial opening at 6 p.m., accompanied by a prominent audience from politics, culture and society, ensures the right start. Mayor Anke Hofmann will open the ceremony with a quote from director Simon McBurney Osthessen-News reports.

At this festive occasion, Michael Roth, the former member of the Bundestag, will give a speech, while the Prime Minister of Hesse, Boris Rhein, will emphasize the social importance of the theater. A special highlight of the evening: Jörn Hinkel, the festival director, receives the Hessian Order of Merit. With the premiere of “Midsummer Night's Dreams” by Shakespeare, not only the cultural event but also the theater season opens in a lively and artistic setting HNA described in detail.

An evening full of applause and magic

From 5:20 p.m. onwards, enthusiasts gather in front of the abbey ruins and create a tingling atmosphere. After the production, which ends at 12:30 a.m., thunderous applause is the well-deserved reward for the ensemble. Guests can look forward to a grand premiere celebration where the enjoyment of sparkling wine and other delicacies is guaranteed. The Bad Hersfeld Festival has made a name for itself with a broad program that also includes pieces such as “A Chorus Line” and “Wie im Himmel”. Anyone who loves the magic of the theater will get their money's worth here.

The festival offers many other highlights. On the afternoon of opening day, the performance “Ronja the Robber’s Daughter” is already sold out, and the entire season is promising. To satisfy the desire for theater, the backstage tours and introductory lectures also start. These events are a great opportunity to learn more about the background of the productions and explore the construction methods, which further enriches the theater experience. Further information and a complete program can be found on the Bad Hersfelder Festspiele website.

An experience for all senses

The Bad Hersfeld Festival is a magnet for culture enthusiasts and offers exciting productions even beyond the festival season. Viewers can look forward to a great mix of classics and modern pieces, all staged in the impressive setting of the monastery ruins. The combination of nature, art and enthusiasm is a very special experience not only for the performers, but also for the visitors.

The festival has long been an important focus in the cultural life of the region. This not only attracts theater lovers, but also strengthens the community. Be there when the Theater im Stiftspark begins a new, illuminated season. The mood is already palpable and will only intensify when the curtain falls.