When does the performance take place?

The performance takes place on 2026-07-16 at 20:00 and is expected to last until 22:30.

Where does Antigone play?

It is played in the courtyard of the Glyptothek at Königsplatz 3 in 80333 Munich.

How much do tickets cost?

The regular ticket price is €38.

Is the performance open air?

Yes, it is an open-air performance in the courtyard of the Glyptothek.

Is there admission before the start?

Admission begins according to ticket information at 19:00.

Is the performance barrier-free accessible?

There are barrier-free indications and support services; further details are available through the official visitor information.

Antigone in the Glyptothek: Munich's Antiquity shines on summer evening

Name: Antigone – Glyptothek Theater Games Munich 2026
Start: 2026-07-16T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-17T00:30:00+02:00
Location: Innenhof der Glyptothek

Antigone in the courtyard of the Glyptothek: Ancient tragedy under Munich's summer sky

When the evening air settles over the ancient facades in the courtyard of the Glyptothek, Sophocles comes to a special presence. The Glyptothek Theater Games bring Antigone, one of the great tragedies of world literature, to Munich – as an open-air experience between classical architecture, clear directorial handwriting, and the tension between state order and personal conscience.

Between stone, shadow, and the dispute over the right measure

Alex Novak directs Sophocles in his own adaptation based on Friedrich Hölderlin. The material remains undiminished in its force: The brother lies unburied, Creon insists on the law, Antigone on divine right and familial duty. Especially in the open courtyard situation of the Glyptothek, this conflict gains an additional stage dimension. The classical environment, the nocturnal theater atmosphere, and the play with light and dark make the tragedy not seem museum-like, but immediate.

A stage experience with clear language and strong presence

With Hanna Gandor and Roland Schreglmann on stage, music by Hans Konnecke, and set and costumes by Alexandra Lammel, a concentrated ensemble theater is created. The production relies on condensation rather than overwhelming. That is where its strength lies: The famous question of right, justice, and state power is not told decoratively but as an existential rift. The audience experiences a summer evening where the great concepts of tragedy regain significance.

The Glyptothek as a resonance space of antiquity

The courtyard of the Glyptothek is not just a place of play, but an acoustically and atmospherically defining co-actor. Ancient sculptures, open air, and the historical setting at Königsplatz give the performance a special dignity. Those seeking theater art in its concentrated, sensual form will find a stage experience here that closely intertwines text, space, and presence. Audience reactions are likely to range from quiet tension to resonating impact.

Practical information for the theater evening

The performance begins on 2026-07-16 at 20:00 and is expected to end around 22:30. Tickets cost 38 euros regular. The performance takes place outdoors; it will be performed in suitable weather. Admission starts at 19:00. Free seating, no seat reservations. Drinks and bread are included in the price, outside food and drinks should not be brought in. For larger bags and backpacks, a locker is recommended due to museum opening hours.

Barrier-free access, a café, and information on how to get there and assistance services are available. Anyone looking for a summer evening where ancient tragedy and a Munich cultural location merge into a dense present should not miss this performance. Antigone in the Glyptothek promises great theater under the open sky – wise, emotional, and compelling.