Festspielhaus Bregenz

The Festspielhaus Bregenz is a modern performance complex with an indoor theater, opera hall, and multiple conference spaces located directly on the Lake Constance shoreline. The building accommodates up to 1,400 people in its main theater and works closely with the famous Seebühne, a floating opera stage on the water.

The building opened in 1980 as a permanent structure to complement the already-established Bregenz Festival program. It was built to enable year-round events, while the floating Seebühne had previously operated only during summer months.

The venue serves as the heart of the Bregenz Festival summer season, hosting operas and theatrical productions before thousands of visitors from across Europe. These performances shape the cultural rhythm of the city and draw international audiences year-round.

Access is barrier-free and there is ample parking on the grounds as well as good public transport connections. Visitors should arrive early when major opera productions are scheduled, as tickets sell out quickly.

The building shares a unique waterfront with the Seebühne, allowing performances to happen simultaneously both indoors and outdoors on the lake. This dual setup makes Bregenz one of Europe's most unusual opera centers.

Location: Vorarlberg

Inception: July 1980

Official opening: 1980

GPS coordinates: 47.50460,9.73766

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:45