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31.03.2026
Cast change Johannes-Passion
Christopher Willoughby will take over the arias and the role of the Evangelist from João Terleira.
23.03.2026
Cast change
For health reasons, James Platt had to withdraw from his participation as Titurel in Parsifal. We are delighted that Falk Struckmann will be able to take over the role of Titurel in the performances on April 2 and 5 at short notice.
12.02.2026
Open day with "Peter and the Wolf"
A festival for everyone: At the Open Day on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 9:30 am, the Tyrolean Festival invites you to music, encounters and a special family concert.
11.02.2026
26. Grand Chinese New Year Concert in Erl
To mark the beginning of the Chinese New Year, the Tyrolean Festival invites you to a festive concert evening full of colorful sounds and cultural encounters.
10.02.2026
Chamber music from Munich as a guest in Erl
The concert series Zwischentöne brings top-class chamber music from Munich to the Tyrolean Festival.
04.08.2025
Listening into Open Musical Sources
The autumn festival Ausklang is entering its second season this year. Curator Andreas Schett – "mastermind" of the Musicbanda Franui – has once again invited outstanding artists from different musical worlds to Erl. He gives us insight into how he combines musical colors and what role the element of surprise plays in this.
04.08.2025
That Was the Summer
Compiled for you: Some press reviews of our extraordinarily successful summer season 2025.
16.07.2025
Work Introduction: Duke Bluebeard's Castle & La Voix Humaine | Friday, 18 July 2025 | 18:15 CET
On Friday, 18 July 2025, the house invites you to an exciting work introduction in the Small Hall: From 18:15, we will explore two extraordinary 20th-century operas: Bartók's Duke Bluebeard's Castle and Poulenc's La Voix Humaine. The introduction lasts approximately 30 minutes, admission is free.
03.07.2025
Wagner - Additional Tickets
Due to overwhelming demand, we have seated the orchestra pit for you, thus creating 130 additional seats for the highly sought-after Wagner Gala on July 5, 2025.
23.06.2025
"Don't miss it - go!" Press Reviews of Picture a Day Like This
Compiled for you: Press reviews of the premiere in Aix-en-Provence
23.06.2025
The Instability of Reality
Director Claus Guth in conversation with dramaturge Yvonne Gebauer
06.06.2025
Welcome Willibald Cernko
The Tiroler Festspiele Erl are pleased about a new board member.
02.05.2025
Advance Sales Have Begun
Tickets for the 2025/26 season are now available!
18.04.2025
The 2025/26 Season
The 2025/26 season is available online from today. You can expect an exciting program in which not only classics like Bellini's Sonnambula, Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor, Wagner's Holländer and Bizet's Carmen, but also exotic works like Puccini's Suor Angelica and Cléopâtr
18.04.2025
The 25 | 26 Season
The 25|26 season is online from today. You can expect an exciting programme in which not only classics like Bellini's Sonnambula, Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor, Wagner's Holländer and Bizet's Carmen, but also exotic works like Puccini's Suor Angelica and Cléopâtre by Berli
15.04.2025
Cast Change in the St. Matthew Passion
Due to a short-term indisposition, Charles Workman and Annett Fritsch unfortunately had to withdraw from the production of the St. Matthew Passion on April 19.We are very pleased that Paul Schweinester will take over the role of the Evangelist at short notice. Johannes Bamberger will sing the tenor
11.04.2025
Press Conference on Good Friday
Be there live when the titles and dates of the 2025/26 season are presented.
14.03.2025
Cast Change Wagner Gala
Ekaterina Gubanova replaces Lise Davidsen in our Wagner Gala.
25.01.2025
Welcome Barbara Hannigan
We are extremely pleased that we were able to engage Barbara Hannigan, another soprano of world renown. The Canadian is an exceptional artist and one of the leading interpreters of contemporary music. She will take on the role of the Woman in Poulenc's "La voix humaine" this summer. Welcome, Barbara Hannigan!
18.01.2025
On the Passing of Klemens Haselsteiner
The Tiroler Festspiele Erl have learned with great dismay of the passing of Klemens Haselsteiner. The son of the patron and enabler of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl, Hans Peter Haselsteiner, was personally connected to the festival as well as through his work as Chairman of the Board of STRABAG SE. The
06.01.2025
"Arrived in Erl"
"Arrived in Erl" – First Winter Season of Artistic Director Jonas Kaufmann Very Successful: Artistic Star Moments, 7,600 Visitors, 94 Percent Capacity UtilizationHe has "Arrived in Erl," said Jonas Kaufmann, the new artistic director of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl, with great enth
02.01.2025
Cast Change in "I puritani": Star Soprano Lisette Oropesa Takes Over the Role of Elvira on January 4, 2025
In the second concert performance of Vincenzo Bellini's opera "I puritani", a different singer will be experienced in the role of Elvira than planned – and once again one of the most sought-after sopranos could be won as a replacement. After the stormily acclaimed performance of Decem
28.12.2024
Jessica Pratt Steps In at Short Notice as Elvira
Unfortunately, the winter cold wave has caught another soprano: After the originally engaged Marina Monzó as Elvira, Zuzana Marková, who was engaged in her place, has now also had to cancel her participation in today's performance. The Tiroler Festspiele Erl consider themselves very fortunate t
27.12.2024
Acclaimed Premiere of "La Bohème"
Successful start of the new artistic direction of Jonas KaufmannOn December 27, 2024, enthusiastic spectators – including Governor Anton Mattle – experienced the start of the new artistic direction of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl by Jonas Kaufmann in the sold-out Festspielhaus Erl. The new production
21.12.2024
"I puritani" - A Playlist (Part 3)
What makes "I puritani" the bel canto insider tip of the year? Read and above all hear more about and from Bellini's last masterpiece: We have compiled the highlights for you and put together a playlist that you should not miss.
18.12.2024
Cast Changes
Cast changes due to illness in "La Bohème" and "I puritani" – two more shooting stars debut in Erl
13.12.2024
Feeling the Sound on the Skin
Lorenzo Passerini in Interview
The debut for Lorenzo Passerini is also one for the Tiroler Festspiele: For the first time, Bellini's opera "I puritani" will be performed in Erl. The conductor is particularly looking forward to conducting a concert version here. Why, he revealed to us in a conversation before rehearsals began.
12.12.2024
"I puritani" - A Playlist (Part 2)
What makes "I puritani" the bel canto insider tip of the year? Read and above all hear more about and from Bellini's last masterpiece: We have compiled the highlights for you and put together a playlist that you shouldn't miss.
03.12.2024
Jonas Kaufmann on
"I puritani"
Tenor and Artistic Director Jonas Kaufmann chats with us about one of the most difficult tenor roles ever put to paper - and why he absolutely wanted to bring "I Puritani" to the stage in Erl.
02.12.2024
"I puritani" - A Playlist (Part 1)
What makes "I puritani" the bel canto insider tip of the year? Read and above all hear more about and from Bellini's last masterpiece: We have compiled the highlights for you and put together a playlist that you shouldn't miss.
28.10.2024
We are very pleased...
that the young Georgian bass Giorgi Manoshvili, after guest appearances at the Teatro dell'Opera in Rome, the San Carlo in Naples and the Arena di Verona, has found his way to us in Erl. In "I Puritani", which we are presenting this winter, he will take on the role of (you guessed it) Sir Giorgio.
01.09.2024
In Conversation: Jonas Kaufmann
New Artistic Director of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl
30.08.2024
"Only Joy" – Chief Conductor Asher Fisch in Interview
On the occasion of the beginning of his work in Erl, we met Asher Fisch at his residence in the Chiemgau for a conversation. Read here about his enthusiasm for the new beginning and what a Brahms piano sonata has to do with orchestra education.
25.08.2024
The Wiltener Sängerknaben Return to Erl
For the matinee of Ausklang on October 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the Festspielhaus in Erl, the Wiltener Sängerknaben from Innsbruck return to the Tiroler Festspiele.
24.07.2024
New Board for the Friends
The Tiroler Festspiele congratulate the new board of the "Association of Friends of the Tiroler Festspiele" on their appointment by the general assembly!
18.07.2024
Magical Youth!
Last week, the prize winners' concert of the Wind Academy took place as part of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl! The Orchestra Academy, which took place for the third time in April thanks to the generous support of the Association of Friends of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl and the State of Tyrol, brought forth the best young musicians.
15.07.2024
Overwhelming Press Reviews for Mazeppa!
On Friday we could celebrate a highly successful premiere: Peter I. Tchaikovsky's "Mazeppa". The numerous press representatives see it the same way...
04.07.2024
The 2024 Summer Festival is Open!
Festival President Hans Peter Haselsteiner and Governor Anton Mattle ceremoniously opened the Tiroler Sommerfestspiele 2024. The opening concert in the sold-out Festspielhaus marked the starting signal for three and a half weeks of cultural enjoyment and promised a musical experience of the highest class.
26.04.2024
Program Presentation of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl 2024/2025
From September 1, 2024, Jonas Kaufmann, one of the most successful classical artists of our time worldwide, will take over the artistic direction of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl. Now the new artistic director presents his complete first season – a novelty in Erl, as the summer and winter programs were previously announced separately. Jonas Kaufmann thus enables his audience to plan long-term and perceive the four seasons (Thanksgiving, Winter, Easter and Summer) as one great whole. In continuation of the founding idea, music will continue to be represented in all its diversity, from chamber music to opera, from classical to folk music, from baroque to contemporary.
08.04.2024
Talents Triumph at the "Academy of Friends of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl"
This year's "Academy of Friends of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl" came to a brilliant conclusion as young musicians demonstrated their skills in the finale. After four days of intensive training and musical challenges, it was now time to honor the best participants.
02.04.2024
The Case of Wagner – The World Premiere of the Dance Piece
Enrique Gasa Valga analyzes the controversial and fascinating figure of Richard Wagner in his new dance piece "The Case of Wagner" and does so with the greatest respect and curiosity. La Limonada and Enrique Gasa Valga as guests in the Festspielhaus Erl, April 18-21 at 7 p.m.
26.03.2024
Those Were the Piano Days 2024
The Piano Days 2024 are over and have once again delighted the visitors. From March 21-24, two piano solo evenings, an orchestra concert and the benefit matinee in favor of CONCORDIA gave the still young spring the appropriate framework.
07.03.2024
La Guitarra Erl 2024
¡ALEGRÍA! – that is joy of life, that is music, mirror of the soul and expression of deep feelings. Under this motto, we celebrate from August 15-17, 2024 a festival of musical joie de vivre: passionate and touching, powerful and open to the world. Renowned musicians and artists from different countries and cultures unfold with "Alegría" a wealth and diversity of sound colors and styles and take you, dear audience, into their own musical worlds full of emotions, devotion and affirmation of life.
07.01.2024
The Winter Season of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl 2023/24 Ends with Acclaimed Final Concert
This year, chief conductor Erik Nielsen conducted the traditional closing matinee of the winter season of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl. The program with works by Prokofiev, Mahler and Dvořák was acclaimed by the audience in the sold-out Festspielhaus. The festival can draw a positive balance with several sold-out concerts and an overall capacity utilization of over 80%. Well over 8,000 guests found their way to the festival venue Erl between December 26 and January 7.
28.12.2023
Le Postillon de Lonjumeau - "Please More of That!"
So judged the Kronenzeitung about the acclaimed revival, which was also celebrated by the audience with roaring intermission and minutes-long final applause. Last performance on January 5, 2024!
27.12.2023
Successful Premiere of "Snowflake"
The premiere of "Snowflake" in Erl delighted audience and critics. The production by the team around director Florentine Klepper created a magical atmosphere. Praiseworthy reviews underline the outstanding quality of the performance. Further performances on January 3 and 6, 2024!
26.12.2023
Baroque Christmas Magic
The orchestra and choir of the Tiroler Festspiele played and sang before a completely sold-out hall. From Bach's festive sounds to Handel's opera jewels – an unforgettable evening full of music and festive atmosphere.
09.10.2023
Those Were the Thanksgiving Days 2023
A solo piano evening and two orchestra concerts with numerous highlights attracted a large regional audience this year. A demanding program, which required quite a lot from our musicians, met with great response.
30.07.2023
We End the 2023 Summer Season with Excellent Capacity Utilization
Under the direction of Maestro Renato Balsadonna and with Max Reger's "Four Tone Poems after Arnold Böcklin" and Giuseppe Verdi's famous sacred work "Quattro pezzi sacri", this year's summer festival in Erl came to a worthy end. The anniversary – 25 years of summer festival - provided for most pleasing capacity utilization: Four sold-out evenings, over 80% capacity utilization for operas and concerts and more than 14,000 guests could be welcomed in summer.
06.07.2023
The Pocci Prize 2023 Goes to the Tiroler Festspiele Erl
The Graf Franz von Pocci Society was founded in 2002 at Lake Starnberg. It is committed, among other things, to the research, processing and performance of the musical works of the Count and honors persons and cultural institutions that strive to preserve his life's work and cultural achievements in his spirit. In 2023, the Tiroler Festspiele Erl are the recipients of the Pocci Prize.
05.06.2023
Over 5,500 Visitors at Open House Day
On the occasion of our 25th anniversary, Open House Day took place on June 3, 2023, which brought numerous guests to our Festspielhaus. The many visitors gained insights into all departments that are necessary to run a modern festival operation...
02.06.2023
Jonas Kaufmann Becomes Artistic Director of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl
This year we celebrate our 25th anniversary and at the same time set the course for the future with the appointment of Kammersänger Dr. Jonas Kaufmann as the new artistic director on September 1, 2024.
17.04.2023
That Was the Strings Academy 2023
From April 11 to 14, numerous young artists gathered again in Erl. After four days of intensive coaching, led by high-caliber lecturers, this year's winners are now determined.
23.03.2023
Program Presentation of the Winter Festival 2023/24
For the first time in Vienna, the Tiroler Festspiele Erl presented the program for the coming winter. From December 26, 2023 to January 7 of the new year, festival guests can look forward to a balanced program of operas and concerts. Festival President Hans Peter Haselsteiner, Tyrolean Governor Anton Mattle and the Festival's Artistic Director Bernd Loebe gave the attending journalists an overview of the diverse winter performances – well in advance to give all interested guests sufficient opportunity for their planning.
09.03.2023
La Guitarra Erl Goes Into the 5th Round
From August 10 to 12, the international guitar festival at the Festspielhaus Erl is entirely dedicated to RITMO DE LA VIDA. High-caliber musical personalities take you into sound worlds that transcend continents and genres, full of passion and musical discovery joy
07.11.2022
Sensational World Premiere of Amopera
With "Amopera - a dystopian ballad", the Klangforum Wien staged a modern meta-opera in cooperation with the Needcompany, which appeals not only to scene lovers.
11.10.2022
Design²
The presentation of the new BMW 7 Series became something special through the interplay of architecture and car design - excitingly staged in the photos by Fabian Kirchbauer.
22.09.2022
earth NIGHT 2022
So that fox and hare can say "Good Night" and nature can be completely natural in the protection of darkness: resting place, food dispenser, hunting ground, ...
08.07.2022
Changes in the Summer Festival 2022 Schedule
The Tiroler Festspiele Erl regret the cancellation of the premiere of Rossini's opera "Bianca e Falliero", which had to be cancelled due to an illness in the ensemble. The new premiere date has been set for July 20, 2022, with further performances on July 24 and 28. The tickets retain their validity and can be redeemed for one of the three dates.
21.06.2022
Intermissions & Closing Times of the Summer Festival 2022
Do you need to plan your departure after an event more precisely, or would you like to reserve a table after the event? We have compiled an overview of the intermission and closing times of all events of the Summer Festival 2022 for you. Please note that the times may vary slightly due to encores etc.
02.06.2022
The Program of the Winter Festival 2022/2023 and More
Today the program for the second half of the year was presented at the Festspielhaus Erl. The focus was on the Winter Festival, which will run from December 26 to January 8, 2023. In addition, Festival President Hans Peter Haselsteiner and Artistic Director Bernd Loebe used the press conference to announce the new Chief Conductor of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl.
18.05.2022
BOX OFFICE CLOSED THIS AFTERNOON
Today, Wednesday, May 18, the box office unfortunately must remain closed in the afternoon, as the power will be temporarily shut off in the region. Our box office is also not reachable by phone. Starting tomorrow, we will be there for you again as usual.
12.05.2022
BREATH: The World Premiere of an Experimental World Premiere
With "BREATH", Antoine Wagner presents on Thursday, July 14, 2022 not only an experimental and multimedia stage work, but also a true world premiere. We met the artist during the first rehearsals and talked with him about the idea.
25.04.2022
ACADEMY OF FRIENDS OF TIROLER FESTSPIELE ERL AWARDS YOUNG TALENTS
The Tiroler Festspiele Erl are pleased that – after a pandemic-related break – the Wind Academy for highly gifted musicians between the ages of 16 and 26 could take place this year.
15.04.2022
Cancelled: David Helfgott
As a Mother's Day matinee, one of David Helfgott's last concerts in Europe was planned for May 8. Now the exceptional artist unfortunately has to cancel the concert for health reasons. The announcement from the organizer Julia Malischnig in full:
18.03.2022
4th International Guitar Festival LA GUITARRA ERL: THE POWER OF WO:MEN
With THE POWER OF WO:MEN, LA GUITARRA ERL sets a strong sign from August 11 to 14 for an equal presence of female and male artistic personalities on stage. Extraordinary musicians and charismatic artists of fascinating radiance unfold musical diversity without boundaries.
24.02.2022
"Tears, Fears, Dreams, Mockery" - Roland Böer on the Opening Night Program of the Piano Days
Under the musical direction of conductor Roland Böer, the Orchestra of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl opens this year's Piano Days on April 8, 2022 with music by Liszt, Haydn and Shostakovich. We asked the conductor to put his personal view of this special program into words.
16.02.2022
The New Year's Eve Concert on ORF III
At the New Year's Eve concert 2021/2022, Leo Fall, one of the great operetta composers, was in the spotlight. Now the broadcast date of the ORF recording is set: on Sunday, February 27, the concert can be experienced once again at 10:30 p.m. on ORF III!
07.01.2022
Winter Festival Successfully Concluded
Done! Despite all adversities, successful winter festivals were held in Erl. The program offering of operas and concerts was received with great enthusiasm by the audience, a strict, effective safety concept ensured that all guests felt well protected and could enjoy the performances. After this season once again overshadowed by Corona, the festival closes with a respectable occupancy rate of 60%.
17.12.2021
Festival Invites Healthcare Staff to Winter Festival Operas!
The Tiroler Festspiele Erl may take place as planned in winter 2021/22 – with this government decision, a pre-Christmas gift was made to all those involved. The festival now wants to pass on this gift to all employees of the Tyrolean hospitals.
23.11.2021
Prominent Support for the Tölzer Boys' Choir
On Wednesday, December 29, the Tölzer Boys' Choir offers another festive highlight of the Winter Festival with the "Alpine Christmas". The famous choir can now look forward to spontaneous support: the world-renowned artist Brigitte Fassbaender will embellish the concert with selected Christmas stories.
22.11.2021
Christmas Oratorio Postponed!
Due to the lockdown that comes into force today and is expected to end only on Monday, December 13, 2021, the performance of the Christmas Oratorio unfortunately cannot take place as planned. However, we are pleased to inform you that the Tiroler Festspiele Erl have found an alternative date with Friday, December 17 at 6:00 p.m.
15.11.2021
Festival Mourns Long-Time Theater Doctor Dr. Thym
The Tiroler Festspiele Erl mourn the loss of their long-time theater doctor Dr. Wolfgang Thym. As a great lover of classical concerts and operas, he has medically supervised numerous performances and was always on hand when needed. We thank him in this way and express our heartfelt condolences to his family.
01.10.2021
Peer Gynt: A Cooperation Project with the Mozarteum University Salzburg
How can one retell a story from distant times and countries in a family concert? By taking the audience along with moving images, dance and words. The concert hall transforms into the fairy-tale landscape of the narrative. The orchestra becomes a somewhat eerie ensemble, the music enchants, threatens and takes us into the emotional worlds of the hero.
11.09.2021
How We Want to Make Your Concert Visit Safe
Keep your distance, wear masks, wash your hands. Many of the measures that play an essential role in the sophisticated safety concepts of cultural institutions as part of the Corona pandemic have already been routinely internalized by the majority of visitors. We are pleased that the safety measures we implemented for the "Kulturreigen" events were not only received with understanding by the audience, but were also gladly implemented. The positive experiences from the "Kulturreigen" have once again convinced us that we can organize a safe concert weekend for all visitors with the "Thanksgiving Days" at the beginning of October.
04.08.2021
New Elections in the Board of the Friends of Tiroler Festspiele Erl Association
At the 12th General Assembly of the Friends of Tiroler Festspiele Erl Association, Sunday, August 1, 2021 in the "Small Hall" at the Festspielhaus Erl, the election of the board was on the agenda. The previous Vice President Dr. Sonja Stiegelbauer and Treasurer Mag. Reinhard Kastner did not stand for re-election for private reasons.
06.07.2021
Cast Change Tomatio
We regret to inform you that TOMATITO & Flamencogroup unfortunately cannot travel to Erl and perform at their planned concert on August 14, 2021 due to COVID-19-related vaccination requirements.
17.05.2021
Obituary: Igor Vasiliuk
This morning we received news from Belarus that has affected and shaken us deeply. It is the news of the sudden death of our solo double bass player and friend Igor Vasiliuk. For 22 years, he has been an important part of our orchestra with his calm and reliable manner as well as his classical playing style. Igor was 55 years old. Dear Igor, we thank you for all the music and for the time with you!
22.04.2021
"Dear, Respected Festival Guests"
we look forward together to summer festivals. At the center is a new production of Wagner's "Rheingold" under the proven direction of the much-honored Brigitte Fassbaender. "Rheingold" forms the starting shot for the "Ring", which will continue in 2022 with "Die Walküre", followed in 2023 by "Siegfried" and "Götterdämmerung". Then in 2024 the completion, the entire "Ring" cycle will be performed twice.
16.04.2021
Finally Wagner Again!
After a long, equally painful pause for performers and spectators, the TFE are clearing the stage for a festival summer with many musical highlights. Brigitte Fassbaender returns to Tyrol as a director and stages the new Ring of Erl.
23.03.2021
Easter Without Audience. Festival Focuses on Broadcast in TV and Web
Daily rising infection numbers prove that the virus has us firmly in its grip. The cancellation of the Easter Festival in Erl is the only logical consequence, not only due to the official requirement, but also and primarily for the protection of the guests.
23.10.2020
Festival Presents Own Product Line from High-Quality Opera Fabrics
The shop in the entrance area of the Festspielhaus has already enjoyed great popularity at events in the past. Since this week, we now also offer our guests in our new box office a large selection of festival souvenirs, products from our own costume manufactory and gift ideas.
03.09.2020
New Box Office with New Opening Hours
The impressive new building, which harmoniously adjoins the Erl Festival building, was already presented to the guests of the press conference on July 9, 2020. From now on, we look forward to your visit to the new box office of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl.
24.08.2020
The Artist Behind the Poster Motifs: Max Theo Kehl
Selected artworks by individual artists have been adorning the posters of our opera productions for over a year. They are the result of long research, intensive engagement with the work, and an exclamation mark behind the total work of art "Opera". The motifs of the operas of the upcoming Winter Festival 2020/21 come from the Munich artist Max Theo Kehl. The art historian Dr. Olena Balun introduces him to you in more detail.
29.07.2020
"Without an audience it doesn't work!" In conversation with Liviu Holender
The Austrian baritone Liviu Holender has been fondly remembered by the Erl audience since the New Year's Eve concert 2019. During the time of corona-related isolation, he decided to temporarily leave his Paris residence and his partner living there to spend this difficult phase in Vienna in his parents' home with his mother and father. We talked to him about this special situation.
09.07.2020
Presentation of the Winter Festival 2020/2021 at the Festspielhaus Erl!
Today, Thursday, July 9, 2020, the Erl Summer Festival should actually have opened. Corona put a damper on the plans. And so on this day, President Dr. Hans Peter Haselsteiner and Artistic Director Bernd Loebe presented both the Winter Festival 2020/21 and the Thanksgiving Weekend from October 2-4, 2020 at a press conference.
06.07.2020
Cultural Round in Erl - The Other Summer at the Festspielhaus
The Festspielhaus in Erl becomes the stage for an extraordinary cultural round. On four weekends in August, starting with a chamber music concert on August 8, the Festspielhaus will be available as a stage for different artists and present a colorful program with a focus on Tyrolean cultural creators.
03.06.2020
Personal Words from Julia Malischnig
Dear audience! I am pleased to inform you that the 2nd International Guitar Festival La Guitarra Erl with THE POWER OF AUSTRIA will take place at the Festspielhaus Erl from August 12-16, 2020, in compliance with the prescribed safety measures. (...)
06.05.2020
Telephone Opening Hours of the Box Office
Our box office remains closed to visitors. However, our staff are happy to help you by email at karten@tiroler-festspiele.at. You can also reach us by phone weekly from Tuesday to Thursday, from 09:00 to 12:00. Due to the limited operation, we ask for your understanding that processing requests for already purchased tickets, new program items, or possible replacement dates may take some time.
14.04.2020
Opera for Everyone: The New Prices of Tiroler Festspiele Erl
After the cancellation of the Summer Festival 2020, it is now the Winter Festival 2020/2021 on which we will focus and into which we will now put all our energy. The program is already published and therefore we would like to draw your attention to our new price structure for all operas of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl. With a price of only €30 for the cheapest category, it now means: Opera for everyone!
01.04.2020
FAQ - Tickets for the Summer Festival 2020
Unfortunately, we had to cancel the Summer Festival and the concerts of the "In-Between Time" planned up to that point. We would like to summarize the most important information for you about what happens now with your already purchased tickets and what options you now have.
31.03.2020
Cancellation of the Summer Festival 2020
The Corona crisis is now affecting all areas of life and presents people and companies, including cultural institutions, with major challenges. Due to the necessary official requirements to contain the pandemic, we have already cancelled the "Piano Days" from April 2-5, 2020. The weeks that followed were marked by coordination with numerous authorities at the state and federal level, with funding bodies, political representatives and of course also our staff, artists and participants in all areas, to obtain clarity about possible consequences for the festival and the planned programs.
10.03.2020
Cancellation of the Piano Days
Due to the current spread situation of the coronavirus (COVID-19), we have decided to cancel this year's Piano Days from April 2-5, 2020. After extensive consideration of the risks for visitors, musicians, staff and the entire region, we see ourselves forced to take this step to best prevent any spread of the virus in our region. The internationality of our orchestra as well as the potential overlap of our target group with the increased risk groups played an important role in this decision.
26.02.2020
The Artist Behind the Motifs: Melanie Siegel
Different paintings adorn not only the program book, but also the posters of the opera highlights of this year's summer festival. All motifs come from the artist Melanie Siegel, who with her compositions depicts real existing places and at the same time alienates them. The art historian Dr. Olena Balun introduces us to the artist.
20.02.2020
Beethoven Special, Trio Pass & More: Discover the Subscriptions of Tiroler Festspiele Erl
Are you a regular visitor to the Tiroler Festspiele Erl and planning to attend several events of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl in the summer? Then we recommend taking a look at our different subscriptions and packages.
02.01.2020
General Assembly Decides to Establish a Supervisory Board
In the meeting of the foundation board of Tiroler Festspiele Erl on January 2, 2020, the renewed establishment of a supervisory board was decided. In addition to board member Hans Peter Haselsteiner, former Federal Minister Maria Fekter, Head of Music Department BKA Brigitte Winkler-Komar, from the legal department of the State of Tyrol Ms. Barbara Rizzoli-Ellenhuber and the cultural worker Waltraud Orthner are sent to the supervisory board of Tiroler Festspiele Erl.
10.12.2019
Intermissions & End Times of the Winter Festival
You are planning a restaurant visit before or after the Winter Festival events and want to reserve a table or a taxi? So that you can better plan your visit, we hereby provide you with all intermission and end times of the individual evenings from now on.
21.11.2019
Presentation of the Summer Festival 2020
With a press conference in the presence of State Councilor Dr. Beate Palfrader, Dr. Hans Peter Haselsteiner and the new artistic director Bernd Loebe, who took office in September 2019, the program for the Summer Festival 2020 was presented. Also in the coming year, Erl offers the usual broad-ranging program and can certainly meet the audience's expectations with three operas – a Wagner opera will also not be missing – as well as concerts and selected chamber music.
17.11.2019
Rusalka: of Elves, Mermaids and Water Spirits
Tiroler Festspiele Erl are looking forward to a very special concert experience for the youngest guests we have ever been allowed to welcome to the Festspielhaus – a 45-minute performance for kindergarten children and their accompanying persons!
22.10.2019
Discover the Diversity of Tiroler Festspiele Erl with the Trio Pass
Opera, concerts, chamber music & specials form the broad diversity of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl program. With the new "Trio Pass" you now have the opportunity to put together your own, individual package from the offerings and experience the full musical spectrum of the Winter Festival 19/20 at a sensational price.
04.10.2019
Raffle: Thanksgiving
In the final concert of this year's Thanksgiving Days next Sunday, October 6 at 11:00 AM, Munich soprano Anna Gabler will sing the role of the "Countess" from Richard Strauss' opera "Capriccio" alongside the 4 orchestral songs by Joseph Marx, among others. We met her before the rehearsals - and directly received her free tickets for a raffle.
01.10.2019
Foreword to the Thanksgiving Days
The time of preparation is a beautiful, quite intensive, but also tension-filled time. Then the cards must be laid on the table and of course one wishes for full halls. In doing so, we don't make it so easy for the audience.
01.07.2019
Tiroler Festspiele Erl & Ticket Gretchen
From now on you can conveniently book your tickets via smartphone. Did you know that you can book tickets for all our events from now on in just a few clicks via your smartphone and tablet? The Ticket Gretchen app makes it possible! In addition to our comprehensive telephone or personal service at the box office, you now have the opportunity to purchase tickets very comfortably via your smartphone.
18.06.2019
Leokino Innsbruck Shows Hitchcock's "The Birds" in Cooperation with Tiroler Festspiele Erl
When one thinks of "The Birds", one probably thinks first of Hitchcock. Theatergoers might still know somewhere, well hidden in a drawer or the depths of the brain, that there is also a comedy of the same name by Aristophanes. As preparation for the Summer Festival, Leokino Innsbruck now shows Hitchcock's classic "The Birds" on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 6:00 PM in cooperation with Tiroler Festspiele Erl.
21.03.2019
Tiroler Festspiele Erl Launch Children and Youth Outreach Program "Young Festspielhaus"
The new team of Tiroler Festspiele Erl is taking charge of children and youth outreach work and bundling the many initiatives under the new title "Young Festspielhaus". This will in the future include not only target group-appropriate concerts but also various projects where children and young people can not only take a look behind the scenes of the festival but are also invited to actively engage with the content of the works.
18.03.2019
Piano & Cuvée at the Festspielhaus Erl
A new format for an enjoyable evening in the modern festival hall: Wine tasting of selected wines and piano music at the highest level can now be experienced on two evenings in April at the Tiroler Festspiele Erl.