When does the performance take place?

The performance takes place on May 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Where is The Marksman performed in Bamberg?

At the Bamberg Marionette Theater at Untere Sandstraße 30, 96049 Bamberg.

How much does a ticket cost?

The regular admission price for an opera is 30 euros, reduced 26 euros.

How long does the performance last approximately?

The theater indicates a playing time of about 2 hours for its classical productions.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

The theater is located in a historic building and can only be accessed via a staircase with 25 steps.

Can I buy tickets in advance?

Yes, ticket sales are conducted through the theater's website as well as other advance sale points.

The Marksman ignites romantic opera magic in Bamberg on a historical miniature stage

Name: The Marksman
Start: 2026-05-24T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-24T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Bamberger Marionettentheater

Romantic opera, demonic tension, and Bamberg stage magic

With The Marksman, a musical fate drama opens in Bamberg that has been considered one of the key works of German Romanticism since 1821. Carl Maria von Weber's opera combines folk song melodies, nocturnal unrest, and temptation by dark forces into a stage experience of rare suggestive power.

A classic between forest, delusion, and redemption

At the center is Max, who fights for Agathe's hand and, in his despair, resorts to the magic bullets. The love trial becomes a psychological chamber play with supernatural intensity. The role of Samiel, the wolf's glen, and the vision of threatened happiness shape a dramaturgy that hovers between fairy tale, haunting, and moral testing.

Historical images on a historical stage

The Bamberg production uses props from the 19th century, thereby enhancing the impression of a living theater museum. Especially in the puppet theater, costumes, miniature stage, and lighting create a special theater atmosphere: close-up and distance at the same time, intimate precision and romantic expansiveness. The historical playing style allows Weber's music to shine with fine delicacy.

Dramaturgy, acoustics, and the magic of the small space

The Bamberg Marionette Theater is designed for about two hours of playing time and particularly targets an adult audience with its classical form, without excluding younger theatergoers. The historical stage in the Staubschen House, the limited staircase situation, and the intimate spatial effect create a stage experience where every movement of the puppets and every nuance of the musical scene counts. This gives rise to the audience reaction that distinguishes good music theater: focused, tense, joyful.

Why this evening resonates

The Marksman remains a work about fear, love, and the question of how far a person will go for their happiness. In Bamberg, this material encounters a venue that does not merely claim historical authenticity, but makes it visible. Anyone looking for romantic opera in concentrated form, stylish stage art, and an unusually dense theater experience should experience this evening live.