Freischütz

From 16 July to 17 August 2025, the performances of romantic opera Der Freischütz (Carl Maria von Weber) will be performed again. The advanced sale for 2025 is expected to start on 1 October..

The Freischütz by Carl Maria von Weber has been one of the most popular operas in the German-speaking world since its premiere in 1821. It can now be experienced on the lake stage for the first time in summer 2024. Also involved: director and stage designer Philipp Stölzl and conductor in residence Enrique Mazzola, who will be working together again in Bregenz following the phenomenal success of Rigoletto.

Philipp Stölzl
Carl Maria von Weber’s Der Freischütz yet has never before been performed on the Bregenz Festival’s lake stage. Famous director Philipp Stölzl is responsible for the production and stage design, while Conductor in Residence Enrique Mazzola will conduct the Vienna Symphony Orchestra.

Opera at the Festspielhaus
George Enescu’s Œdipe in Andreas Kriegenburg’s production will open the 79th Bregenzer Festspiele on 16 July 2025 in the famous Festival House.

Orchestral concerts Wiener Symphoniker and Vorarlberg Symphony Orchestra
Symphonic masterpieces and newly discovered sounds go hand in hand: the four orchestral concerts give an idea of the richness of music from the centurys to the present day. The Wiener Symphoniker and the Vorarlberger Symphonieorchester will continue to delight with an exciting programme in 2025.

While Enrique Mazzola as Conductor in Residence and Leo McFall as Chief Conductor of the Vorarlberg Symphony Orchestra are welcome guests, Petr Popelka as the new Chief Conductor of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra will make their debuts in Bregenz.

• Find Bregenz Festival’ programme for 2025 here