Advance sales for the Karl May Games 2026 in Bad Segeberg have started!

Advance sales for the Karl May Games 2026 in Bad Segeberg have started!

The anticipation for the Karl May games in Bad Segeberg is growing: fans of the popular productions can now secure their tickets for the 2026 season. The play “In the Valley of Death” is being brought to the stage under the direction of Nicolas König, who is working in this role for the fourth time. Alexander Klaws will be seen in his role as Apache chief Winnetou for the sixth time. But if you think that's all, you're wrong: more cast members will be announced in the coming months.

A total of 7,700 seats in various price categories are available for the performances from June to September 2026, which take place on Thursdays to Saturdays at 3 and 8 p.m. and on Sundays at 3 p.m. Ticket prices have increased slightly, which is due to the increased production costs. There is something for every budget because the price-performance ratio is unique in the German theater landscape.

Ticket prices in detail

• Bühnenplatz: 39 Euro (Erwachsene), 33 Euro (Kinder 5-15 Jahre)
• Sperrsitz: 35 Euro / 30 Euro
• Platzgruppe I: 30,50 Euro / 25,50 Euro
• Platzgruppe II: 26,50 Euro / 23 Euro
• Platzgruppe II (Familien ab 4 Personen): jeweils 24 / 22 Euro
• Platzgruppe III: 21,50 Euro / 19,50 Euro (nur telefonisch oder an der Tages-/Abendkasse)

There is also the option of ordering program booklets for 6 euros. The only hurdle: When ordering, there is an additional processing fee of 4 euros unless you choose the “print@home” or “mobile tickets” ticket options.

special events and more

The Karl May Games not only offer an exciting performance, but also a colorful supporting program. There will be a Karl May children's festival on July 26th with free attractions and an autograph session. There will also be an event on August 8th entitled “A city plays Karl May”, which starts at 11 a.m. in the pedestrian zone.

The 2026 season promises to be full of highlights, as Karl May's stories have been performed at Kalkberg since 1952. Most recently, 445,179 spectators enjoyed the production “Halbblut”. The ticket shop can be reached at karl-may-spiele.de, where interested parties can secure their seats straight away.

So if you want to get a good deal, you shouldn't hesitate and book your tickets as soon as possible, because demand will definitely be high. The story of Winnetou and Old Shatterhand lives on – be there!