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Big anniversary: 100 years of the castle festival at the Albrechtsburg!
The Meißen Castle Festival is celebrating 100 years with a varied program from June 14th to 22nd, 2025.
Big anniversary: 100 years of the castle festival at the Albrechtsburg!
A grandiose celebration is coming up, because... Castle festival at the Albrechtsburg in Meißen are celebrating their 100th anniversary! From June 14th to 22nd, the historic setting of the Albrechtsburg Castle will be transformed into an open-air theater that will captivate visitors with a colorful range of cultural highlights.
The Albrechtsburg, which is almost 1,100 years old and is considered Germany's first castle, has an eventful history. The first performance of the mystery play “Everyman” in 1925 is particularly 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 reins again after several decades.
Colorful program for every taste
The festival promises a mix of tradition and modernity, combining both sophisticated and entertaining elements. Several shows are already sold out, which shows how great the interest is in this historic event. The kick-off will be celebrated on June 14th at 8:30 p.m. with actor Philipp Hochmair and his band Elektrohand Gottes. The following day, Tom Pauls’ “Midsummer Night’s Dream” will be performed in collaboration with the Elblandphilharmonie.
The detailed program includes, among other things:
- 16.6.25, 10:00 Uhr: Bö & Die Ritter Rost Band – Blechpop und Schrottrock für Kinder
- 17.6.25, 19:30 Uhr: Dota Kehr & Band
- 18.6.25, 19:30 Uhr: Zwinger-Trio – Trio für Jedermann
- 19.6.25, 19:30 Uhr: Von Hollywood bis Broadway – Filmmusikkonzert der Elbland Philharmonie Sachsen
- 20.6.25, 20:00 Uhr: The Swingin’Hermlins – Geburtstagsfest „100 Jahre Burgfestspiele”
- 21.6.25, 20:00 Uhr: Firebirdsjukebox – Rock’n’Roll Show mit The Firebirds
- 22.6.25, 18:00 Uhr: Neue Orgel – Großer Klang – Abschlusskonzert im Dom zu Meißen
And what else is on offer?
In addition to the range of performances, an exhibition called “100 Years of the Castle Festival” will be shown in the town hall, where old posters and costumes can be seen. Anyone planning their journey 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 travel options, including the Elbe cycle path, which leads past the Burgberg.
The festival area will not only provide a stage for the performing arts, but will also make the castle's flair and history tangible. The city is developing into a cultural hotspot that is known far beyond its regions. Advance ticket sales for the festival are available at burgfestspielemeissen.de.
If you want to experience the magic of this historic castle and the atmosphere of the festival, you should act quickly - because there is something going on and the good seats are in great demand!