Bregenz Festival
Cultural highlight in Vorarlberg
Discover the Bregenz Festival, a jewel of Vorarlberg's cultural landscape, and be enchanted by high-calibre opera performances in the open air. As an integral part of the summer cultural calendar, the festival presents spectacular productions on the world's largest lake stage in the gondola harbour every year, making the hearts of culture lovers beat faster. With the Hotel & Gasthof Mohren in the picturesque market town of Rankweil, you are in pole position to make the most of your visit to the festival.
2026 programme on the lake stage at the Bregenz Festival
In summer 2026, the lake stage at the Bregenz Festival will be dominated by Giuseppe Verdi's ‘La traviata’. The world-famous opera will celebrate its premiere on 22 July 2026 and can be experienced for the first time as a lake stage production in Bregenz. The production is by Damiano Michieletto and promises an impressive combination of emotional musical theatre and spectacular stage architecture against the unique backdrop of Lake Constance. Kirill Karabits and Pietro Rizzo will be conducting. ‘La traviata’ tells the touching story of love, social constraints and personal sacrifice and is one of the most frequently performed operas in the world.
Venues at the Bregenz Festival
The lake stage
Since the first festival in 1946, the lake stage has become the landmark of the Bregenz Festival. With a capacity of around 7,000 spectators and a history ranging from Mozart's "Bastien and Bastienne" to contemporary opera productions, this venue offers a unique opera experience right on the water. The lake stage is not only the setting for the annual "Play on the Lake", but has also made film history as the backdrop for the James Bond film "Quantum of Solace".
Theatre at the Kornmarkt
The Theater at the Kornmarkt, traditionally used for theatre and operetta performances, is experiencing a renaissance under the directorship of Elisabeth Sobotka. With a focus on opera performances and a promising young ensemble of singers, the theatre offers a cultural experience that is as intimate as it is impressive.
Workshop theatre: Laboratory of creativity
The Workshop theatre, a platform for contemporary music theatre and modern drama, stands for experimental and innovative productions. The approximately 1,000 m² stage also serves as a rehearsal room and event venue outside of the festival season.
