DE Season 2026/27

Der Freischütz

Romantic Opera by Carl Maria von Weber
Opera & Musical Theatre

Heidelberger Schlossfestspiele

It’s all or nothing! A single shot will decide Max’s future. If he scores, he will be permitted to marry Agathe and become the head forester. Being beset by misfortune, he places all his hopes into mysterious magic bullets – and sets out for the Wolves’ Glen at midnight.

As twilight sets in, Carl Maria von Weber’s »Der Freischütz« imbues Heidelberg castle with a dark romantic atmosphere: Great passions meet goosebumps, love defies temptation as the idyllic forest and the supernatural blur in Weber’s music. »Der Freischütz« is a unique open air event at the Heidelberger Schlossfestspiele.

Info

Romantische Oper in drei Aufzügen

Libretto von Friedrich Kind

Location
Schloss Heidelberg, Schlosshof
First night
18 June 2027
Age recommendation
13+

»Protect us, you who watch in darkness! / […] / Stand by me in this night / Till the spell is
complete!«

Team

Musical Director
Dietger Holm
Director
Tristan Braun
Stage Design
Christian Blechschmidt
Costume Design
Heike Seidler
Dramaturgy
Björn Seela
Choir Director
Florian Daniel