Meraner Festspiele

Since 2018, the Merano Festival has been thrilling audiences with world premieres and first performances. Each year, brand-new works written specifically for the festival bring history, society and contemporary issues to life in exciting and thought-provoking ways. On the breathtaking open-air stage above the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, productions with imaginative stage designs, renowned directors, actors and local artists create a truly unique summer experience.

The festival tackles historical events, social changes, political topics and human stories, connecting them to current questions and always aiming to move the audience and spark reflection.

With its fresh perspectives, daring themes and intense emotions, the Merano Festival is a place where theater truly comes alive, allowing audiences to fully immerse themselves in the stories. In just a few years, it has become a cultural highlight, celebrated far beyond the region and attracting new spectators from around the world every summer.

• Open-air performance above the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle
• Every July at sunset (in German)
• www.meranerfestspiele.com