Big anniversary: ​​100 years of castle festival on Albrechtsburg!

Big anniversary: ​​100 years of castle festival on Albrechtsburg!

Domplatz, 01662 Meißen, Deutschland - A grand festival is imminent, because the Burgfestsburg in Meißen celebrate their 100th anniversary! From June 14th to 22nd, the historical backdrop of Albrechtsburg will be transformed into an open -air theater that will captivate visitors with a colorful range of cultural highlights.

The Albrechtsburg, which is almost 1100 years old and is considered Germany's first castle building, has an eventful history. The first performance of the mystery game "Jedermann" in 1925 is celebrated this year. Project manager Holger May emphasizes how important it is to celebrate the culture and history of the castle, especially because the city of Meißen has taken over the direction again after several decades.

colorful program for every taste

The festival promise a mixture of tradition and modernity, which combines both sophisticated and entertaining elements. Several shows are already sold out, which shows how great the interest in this historical event is. The start will be celebrated on June 14th at 8:30 p.m. with acting star Philipp Hochmair and his band Elektroand of God. The following day, Tom Pauls's “Midsummer Night's Dream” is listed in cooperation with the Elblandphilharmonie.

The detailed program includes:

• 16.6.25, 10:00 p.m.: Bö & Die Ritter Rost Band - Blechpop and Schrot rock for children
• 17.6.25, 7:30 p.m.: Dota Kehr & Band
• 18.6.25, 7:30 p.m.: Zwinger trio-trio for everyone
• 19.6.25, 7:30 p.m.: From Hollywood to Broadway - film music concert of the Elbland Philharmonie Saxony
• 20.6.25, 8:00 p.m.: The Swingin’hermlins - Birthday Festival "100 Years of Burg Festival"
• 21.6.25, 8:00 p.m.: Firebirdsjukebox - Rock’n’Roll Show with The Firebirds
• 22.6.25, 6:00 p.m.: New organ - big sound - final concert in the Dom zu Meißen

and what else is offered?

In addition to the performance palette, an exhibition called "100 Years Burg Festival" is shown in the town hall, where old posters and costumes can be seen. If you are planning to travel, you can rely on various options, be it by car, bike or plane. The city of Meißen is only 27 kilometers away from Dresden and recommends various arrival options, including the Elberadweg that leads past the Burgberg.

The Festival site will not only offer the stage for the representative arts, but also make the flair of the castle and its history noticeable. The city is developing into a cultural hotspot that is known far beyond its regions. The ticket for the festival is available at BurgfestSpieleMeissen.de .

If you want to experience the magic of this historical castle and the atmosphere of the festival, you should quickly access - because there is something and the good places are in great demand!