A diverse, top-class cultural program in a unique setting. This was once again the hallmark of the Ammergau Cultural Summer in 2026. It promises unforgettable experiences for both seasoned culture enthusiasts and curious explorers. Look forward to the summer theater season at the Passion Play Theatre, the popular Heimatsound Festival, and the Ammergau Classical Music Days.
Cultural summer in the Ammergau Alps 2026
Cultural Summer in the Passion Theater
Between May 24 and August 01, 2026
Unforgettable experiences on the stage of the Passion Theatre with the classic “Der Brandner Kaspar und das ewig’ Leben”, “Tyll” and the Heimatsound Festival.
With the package deal “Ammergau Theatre Moments” you can combine your theatre experience with a look behind the scenes of the Passion Play Theatre.
Bad Kohlgrub Open Air
July 10th and 11th, 2026
The popular open-air festival in Bad Kohlgrub is back again in July! You're invited to celebrate the best of summer, music, and community this weekend.
Ettal Classical Summer Festival
17. - 28. August 2026
This festival attracts music lovers from all over Germany. At Ettal Monastery, world-class musicians present a wide range of classical music genres and styles.
Classic Days Ammergau Alps
August 21th and 22th, 2026
A specially curated chamber music program kicks off the Ammergau Alps Classical Music Days. On the second evening, the “SeppDeppSeptett” presents a musical-comedic combination of dance, song, brass band music, popular hits, jazz, and cabaret, contrasting the chamber music with a performance that blends dance, song, brass band music, popular hits, jazz, and cabaret. All without sheet music, and often spontaneously.
Book a cultural holiday now!
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