When does the performance take place?

The performance is scheduled for April 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

Where is the play performed?

At the Bamberg Puppet Theater at Untere Sandstraße 30 in 96049 Bamberg.

How much does a ticket cost?

For opera productions, the theater charges a regular price of 30.00 euros, reduced 26.00 euros.

Is the theater barrier-free?

No, according to the theater's information, it is not barrier-free and is only accessible via a staircase of 25 steps.

What is the best way to get there?

The theater recommends bus line 916 as well as paid underground parking at the Welcome Hotel Residenzschloss and the concert hall.

Is there information about duration and intermission?

For this performance, there were no secure details about duration and intermission in the sources evaluated.

Romantic Opera in Candlelight: The Free Shooter Enchants Bamberg

Name: The Free Shooter
Start: 2026-04-18T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-18T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Bamberger Marionettentheater

When the Wolf's Glen comes to life in Bamberg: The Free Shooter as a Romantic Stage Event

Carl Maria von Weber's opera The Free Shooter returns as a striking stage experience to the historic stage of the Bamberg Puppet Theater. The production combines Romantic opera, precise dramaturgy, and the unique theatrical atmosphere of a house that makes its historical play culture part of the staging. An evening has been announced for April 18, 2026, in which music theater, puppet art, and dark folk romance will come together for a dense evening. ([bamberger-marionettentheater.de](https://www.bamberger-marionettentheater.de/veranstaltungen-sef/37-der-freischuetz-carl-maria-von-webers-romantische-oper-ab-3-august-2025-zurueck-auf-dem-spielplan))

A Stoff between Longing, Guilt, and Redemption

The Free Shooter is one of those operas in which German Romanticism reflects with almost uncanny clarity. The story of Max, Agathe, Kaspar, and the pact with dark powers unfolds its tension from superstition, love fears, and the pressure of a single rehearsal shot. The Bamberg Puppet Theater announces the revival as a return of a masterpiece full of tension, mysticism, and mysterious devilish encounters. At the same time, the house refers to original decorations from the early 19th century, including the fire circle and the ball pan from the Wolf's Glen, which were already seen on this stage 200 years ago. ([bamberger-marionettentheater.de](https://www.bamberger-marionettentheater.de/veranstaltungen-sef/37-der-freischuetz-carl-maria-von-webers-romantische-oper-ab-3-august-2025-zurueck-auf-dem-spielplan))

Historic Stage, Lively Precision

Especially in Bamberg, the work gains a special aura. The Bamberg Puppet Theater is considered a historic stage with a repertoire that connects classic operas and romantic themes with the art of puppetry. According to the house, the production works with props from the 19th century, enhancing the impression of authenticity and anchoring the performance in the spirit of the work's history. Those who know the puppet theater are aware of the fine balance of stage design, lighting atmosphere, acoustics, and the concentrated presence of the actors. ([bamberger-marionettentheater.de](https://www.bamberger-marionettentheater.de/?utm_source=openai))

Why The Free Shooter Continues to Resonate Today

The opera by Weber and Kind is regarded as a key work of Romantic opera and as an early German masterpiece of music theater. Major opera houses and renowned institutions continue to perform the work; the reception history shows how strongly the material remains anchored in theater history. The fascination lies in the contrast between the rural world, devilish seduction, and religiously charged redemption. This is where the piece derives its emotional force, which is likely to appear particularly close and vivid in the intimate space of the puppet theater. ([britannica.com](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Der-Freischutz?utm_source=openai))

What the Audience in Bamberg Can Expect

The stage experience promises tension until the last moment: a romantic opera material, a historically influenced setting, and a house that welcomes its visitors with clear tradition and tangible attention to detail. According to its own information, the theater is not barrier-free and is only accessible via a staircase of 25 steps; for arrival, the house recommends line 916 as well as paid underground parking in the vicinity. Tickets for opera productions cost regularly 30.00 euros, reduced 26.00 euros. Those who experience the evening live will encounter a compact cultural event between opera myth, puppet magic, and vibrant theater tradition. ([bamberger-marionettentheater.de](https://www.bamberger-marionettentheater.de/kontakt?utm_source=openai))