When does The Freischütz take place in Bamberg?

The performance begins on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Where will The Freischütz be performed?

The performance takes place in the Bamberg Puppet Theater at Staubschen Haus, Untere Sandstraße 30, 96049 Bamberg.

How much do the tickets cost?

According to published ticket information, tickets are available from 33 Euros.

What is The Freischütz about?

The opera tells the story of young huntsman Max, who wants to win Agathe's hand through a trial shot and resorts to dark magic bullets.

What is special about the production?

The production employs props from the 19th century.

Is the event suitable for children?

No specific age recommendation is indicated for this event.

Dark Magic and Great Emotions: The Freischütz Enchants Bamberg in the Historic Puppet Theater

Name: The Freischütz
Start: 2026-10-02T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-02T21:15:00+02:00
Location: Bamberger Marionettentheater

The Freischütz in Bamberg: Romance, Magic, and Puppet Art

Carl Maria von Weber's romantic opera The Freischütz weaves fate drama, fairy tale, and an eerie atmosphere. On October 2, 2026, the work will be performed at the Bamberg Puppet Theater, revealing its dark story with historical props from the 19th century.

When the trial shot decides happiness

The young huntsman Max loves Agathe, the daughter of the hereditary forester. However, only a successful trial shot allows the wedding. At this decisive moment, Max encounters a streak of bad luck. His comrade Kaspar takes him to the Wolf's Glen and persuades him to cast magic bullets that hit any target.

Between love, fear, and dark forces

Weber's music paints a world between traditional folk songs and demonic sound language. The orchestration oscillates between idyllic images of nature, tense anticipation, and dreadful threat. Kaspar's pact with the devil Samiel gives the events an eerie pull, while Agathe represents hope and human closeness.

Historical props and lively stage art

The production at the Bamberg Puppet Theater relies on props from the 19th century. This creates a unique connection between romantic opera, intricate settings, and traditional puppet theater. The character management, lighting, and musical dramaturgy culminate in an extraordinary concert experience with strong stage performance.

A classic of German romanticism

The Freischütz premiered in Berlin in 1821 and is considered a key work of German romantic opera. Johann Friedrich Kind's libretto leads through a world of hunter tradition, superstition, guilt, and redemption. At its center is the question of whether the happiness of two people can depend on an old custom and a single shot.

A conciliatory ending

Thanks to the hermit, the fateful last bullet is directed at Kaspar. Max escapes complete banishment and receives a probationary year. The trial shot is abolished, as it should no longer determine the future of Agathe and Max.

The audience can expect an atmospheric opera evening with a romantic sound world, dark tension, and historical puppet art. Those wishing to experience Weber's famous classic live and in a special stage aesthetic will find an impressive venue at the Bamberg Puppet Theater.