Bayreuth Festival

Fans of Wagner's operas flock to the Franconian town of Bayreuth in Bavaria every summer for the Bayreuth Festival. This 30-day event presents a different programme of Wagner's key works each year and is held at the festival hall on 'Green Hill'. The venue was built in accordance with Richard Wagner's own concept in the 19th century. Today, the festival is attended by politicians, diplomats and celebrities from all over the world.