Nestled in the enchanting landscape of the Black Forest, Baden-Baden has long been renowned for the elegance of its thermal baths and refined art of living. In the 19th century, the spa town became one of Europe’s foremost centres of cosmopolitan society, where visitors came not only to take the waters, but also to enjoy the Casino, grand balls and concerts performed by illustrious musicians such as Franz Liszt, Niccolò Paganini, Charles Gounod, Jacques Offenbach, Johannes Brahms and Clara Schumann.

Opened in 1998, the Festspielhaus Baden-Baden continues this prestigious musical tradition today. Renowned for its exceptional acoustics, it has become one of Europe’s essential destinations for music lovers.

From autumn through winter 2026, the programme will notably feature a new semi-staged production of The Magic Flute, directed and staged by Iván Fischer with the Budapest Festival Orchestra, one of December’s major musical highlights. The Berliner Philharmoniker, under the baton of Kirill Petrenko, will present major symphonic programmes devoted to Richard Strauss and Johannes Brahms, featuring pianist Víkingur Ólafsson.

As the festive season approaches, the Winterfestspiele will also present a particularly warm and atmospheric performance of Christmas Oratorio by Johann Sebastian Bach.

The 2027 edition of the Easter Festival Baden-Baden will celebrate the works of Ludwig van Beethoven, notably with a new staging of Fidelio conducted by Joana Mallwitz on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the composer’s death. The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, together with renowned soloists including Chen Reiss, Alice Sara Ott, Lucas Jussen, Arthur Jussen and Renaud Capuçon, will contribute to the radiance of this outstanding musical festival.