Event taking place at Wörther Schloss from 18th to 27th July.
The Schlossfestspiele, a revived cultural event initially rooted in amateur theatre, is set to captivate audiences in Wörth from July 18 to 27, 2025. The festival, which originally ran from 1952 to 1969, will showcase a diverse array of arts, including music, theatre, dance, comedy, and children's events.
The festivities kick off on Friday, July 18, with a musical stroll led by Tom Dürr through Schloss Wörth at 2 PM, followed by a festive brass concert by the Wörther Stadtkapelle at 7:30 PM in the castle courtyard. The opening events will also feature a live Bavarian radio play with music.
On Friday, July 25, comedian Toni Lauerer will entertain audiences with a "best of" set of his humorous programs, aimed at a broad audience from young to old. In case of bad weather, the venue changes to the Schlosskeller.
The children's program includes Tania Schnagl's Swinging Puppets performing "The Carnival of the Animals" for kids aged 5 and up on Sunday, July 20, at 4 PM in the Rondell room. A workshop with artist Roland Holzer on artificial intelligence will be held for youth aged 12 and up on Saturday, July 19, from 9 AM to 3 PM in the Rondell room. However, specific dates and times for children's workshops throughout the festival have not been detailed.
The Schlossfestspiele will also feature professional actors for larger roles, as seen in the live Bavarian play with music titled "The Jennerwein", performed by actors Johanna Bittenbinder, Heinz-Josef Braun, and Stefan Murr on Saturday, July 19. The Hells Creek Band will perform on Sunday, July 20.
The grand finale of the Schlossfestspiele is the performance of "Wörther Passion" in the Parish Church of St. Petrus on Sunday, July 27, at 6 PM. Tom Dürr will lead a musical walk through Schloss Wörth on Saturday, July 26, at 2 PM.
A free adult tour of the castle will be held on Saturday, July 26, at 6 PM. The Wörth City Band will perform a festive brass concert on Friday at 7:30 PM in the castle courtyard. All evening events start at 7:30 PM.
The Schlossfestspiele will be held under the motto "diverse and regional". For more information and tickets for the Schlossfestspiele, visit [www.k-i-w.de](http://www.k-i-w.de). It is recommended to consult the festival's official homepage or local cultural websites shortly before or during the event period for full, up-to-date details on all events, locations, and possible workshop sessions.
Other entertainment options at the Schlossfestspiele include a musical walk led by Tom Dürr on Saturday, July 26, and a festive brass concert by the Wörther Stadtkapelle on Friday, July 18. The children's program features Tania Schnagl's Swinging Puppets performing "The Carnival of the Animals" on Sunday, July 20, and a workshop on artificial intelligence for youth aged 12 and up by Roland Holzer on Saturday, July 19.
