The Festival
Hear the music of the future in Bayreuth. The 74th Young Artists Festival Bayreuth will take place in July and August 2024 and is dedicated to the theme “ZU:KUNFT”.
The Program
The 2024 program of the 74th Festival of Young Artists Bayreuth will be announced shortly — look forward to various concerts, workshops, and events!
75 years Festival of Young Artists Bayreuth
Dear visitors and friends of the Festival of Young Artists Bayreuth,
Welcome to our anniversary year:
75 years of young artists from all over the world in Bayreuth, 75 years of challenging work in the workshops of our academy, 75 years of experimentation and innovation!
This year, we are focusing on the general idea of E:MOTION! Why? Because it's a fantastic fit for us: Emotion is one of the most powerful forces in art; it moves, connects and inspires. Emotion and passion are both a means of expression for our artists and a connecting element between cultures and generations.
Our tradition is a strong foundation! And an obligation! We face up to the many challenges when it comes to new structures, diversity, and sustainability. We are therefore “a true festival of the future”, as our patron, Minister of State Markus Blume, describes it.
Join us, take part!
With great anticipation and best wishes,
Yours
Sissy Thammer
Board member and mentor of the new team:
Prof. Fredrik Schwenk, Artistic Director
Sonali Trauner, Administrative Director
Greetings on our 75th anniversary
The Festival of Young Artists in Bayreuth is …
an integral part of the city and an enrichment for the citizens and our guests!
During the festival season, the young musicians transform Bayreuth's city center into an open-air stage: they present their musical skills in many places and invite you to linger.
The Festival of Young Artists is also a place where people make music together, regardless of origin or religion - the language that is understood all over the world.
That's why the Festival of Young Artists fits perfectly into our colorful and cosmopolitan Bayreuth!
- Thomas Ebersberger, Lord Mayor of the City of Bayreuth
The Festival of Young Artists in Bayreuth is …
an intercultural stage that has been shining out into the whole world since 1950 and making a contribution to international understanding.
The international participants and management trainees practice cosmopolitanism and experience holistic personal education through an interdisciplinary approach to musical works, especially Richard Wagner, and through organizational cooperation. During the festival period, the audience enjoys the numerous concerts throughout the region.
Congratulations to this important festival on its 75th anniversary!
- Florian Wiedemann, District Administrator of the District of Bayreuth
The Festival of Young Artists in Bayreuth is …
a real beacon in our region!
Not only because the festival brings together young artists from all over the world, but also because of its radiance in the city of Bayreuth and the surrounding area.
The Rainer Markgraf Foundation has been supporting and promoting the festival for 10 years, continuing the tradition of the Markgraf family. For us, the festival is one of five flagship projects in the region and therefore receives annual funding.
On its 75th anniversary, I wish our lighthouse that its rays will continue to light up the eyes of so many people. Congratulations!
- Florian Porsch, Rainer Markgraf Foundation
The Festival of Young Artists in Bayreuth is …
an institution far beyond the borders of Bayreuth. It not only enriches the city culturally, but also enlivens the cityscape with young, cheerful people.
The importance of the festival has continued to grow in recent years due to its role in bringing people together. And it is the basis of a constantly growing international network of former participants that has Bayreuth as its common denominator.
Happy birthday, Festival of Young Artists Bayreuth!
- Dr. Manuel Becher, Managing Director BMTG
The Festival of Young Artists in Bayreuth is …
an integral part of the cultural scene in Upper Franconia and a wonderful opportunity to experience fresh and innovative artistic approaches.
All the best for the 75th anniversary!
- Stefan Seewald, Managing Director Upper Franconia Foundation
The Festival of Young Artists in Bayreuth is …
just as valuable today as it was 75 years ago! Not only does it bring together artists from all over the world, it also brings the whole world to Bayreuth.
Here's to many more years of musical experiences, international understanding, youth development and the joy of working together!
- Dr. Andreas Zippel, 2nd Mayor of the City of Bayreuth
