When does the performance start?

The performance starts on July 20, 2026, at 8:00 PM.

How long does the show last?

According to the organizers, the duration is approximately 150 minutes including intermission.

Where does the event take place?

In the courtyard of Blutenburg Castle in Munich, Seldweg 15, 81247 Munich.

Is the event accessible for people with disabilities?

The new hall can be accessed via stairs or elevator. Support for ticket purchases is available through a barrier-free service.

Is the event indoors or outdoors?

It is an open-air performance in the courtyard of Blutenburg Castle.

Is there any information on ticket prices?

No verified ticket price could be determined for this event.

Operetta magic in Munich Castle: The Gypsy Princess ignites summer glow and longing

Name: The Gypsy Princess
Start: 2026-07-20T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-21T00:30:00+02:00
Location: Schloss Blutenburg

Summery operetta magic in the courtyard of Blutenburg Castle

Emmerich Kálmán's The Gypsy Princess brings all the sensuality of operetta to Blutenburg Castle in Munich on July 20, 2026, at 8:00 PM. The production by Pasinger Fabrik tells a story of love, social boundaries, longing, and the unquenchable thirst for life of a woman who wants to forge her own path.

An operetta between brilliance and resistance

The work, premiered in 1915, is one of the most flamboyant titles in the operetta repertoire. At its center is Sylva Varescu, a celebrated chanson singer who is unwilling to conform to social expectations. Beside her, Edwin Lippert-Weylersheim wrestles with emotion and duty. The emotional strength of The Gypsy Princess comes from this tension: from music that seduces, from dialogues that sparkle, and from a dramaturgy that reveals deeper truths behind the light tone.

The production focuses on proximity and presence

Director Franziska Reng and Musical Director Andreas P. Heinzmann craft a lively production that brings the audience close to the characters, according to the organizers. The new version features only six performers, emphasizing focus on play, body language, and the subtle transitions between humor and melancholy. Scenes behind the curtain and in the dressing room open a view of the theater behind the theater.

This very condensation promises a special stage experience: operetta not as a distant spectacle, but as an immediate theater atmosphere, where every gesture and every musical color change matters. The encounter of dance, wit, and longing melodies gives the evening that lightness that makes Kálmán's music so timeless.

A historic venue for a lively summer format

Blutenburg Castle provides an impressive backdrop with its courtyard for this open-air performance. The venue is located in the western part of Munich in Obermenzing, at the address Seldweg 15, 81247 Munich. For visitors, this creates an evening that uniquely combines cultural enjoyment and historical surroundings. The production is recommended for ages 12 and lasts approximately 150 minutes, including an intermission.

Those who want to experience operetta with human closeness, musical brilliance, and a summery atmosphere find a compelling reason to attend the theater here. This performance promises romance, conflict, and zest for life in the best sense. On July 20, 2026, Blutenburg Castle will become a resonance chamber for great emotions - live, intimate, and captivating.