When does Hansel and Gretel take place in Augsburg?

The performance starts on Friday, December 25, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

Where will the opera be performed?

The performance will take place in the martini-Park of the State Theatre Augsburg, Provinostraße 52, 86153 Augsburg.

How much does a ticket cost?

Tickets are available from €16 according to the schedule of the State Theatre Augsburg; depending on the price group, tickets can cost up to €38.

How long does the performance last?

The shortened version lasts about 80 minutes and is performed without an intermission.

In which language will it be sung?

The opera will be performed in German.

Is the martini-Park accessible for everyone?

Access to the venue is via the theater entrance on Schäfflerbachstraße and is fully accessible.

Experience Hansel and Gretel live: Fairytale Opera meets Augsburg Theater History

Name: Hansel and Gretel
Start: 2026-12-25T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-25T19:20:00+01:00
Location: martini-Park

Hansel and Gretel: Fairytale Opera in Augsburg's martini-Park

When Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel resonates in the martini-Park on December 25, 2026, the famous fairytale transforms into a colorful stage experience for the whole family. The State Theatre Augsburg combines romantic opera music, Augsburg's textile history, and an imaginative staging into a festive theater evening.

A fairytale between factory, forest, and fantasy

Directed by Aldona Farrugia, the story is set in Augsburg's past as a textile city. Hansel and Gretel live with their parents in a work-dominated world before they enter the mysterious realm of the forest. The historical dye tower served as inspiration for a production that intertwines social reality and fairytale transformation.

At the center are two siblings who must rely on each other in a threatening world. From poverty, hunger, and family distress, their path leads into a landscape filled with shadows, dreams, and musical surprises. The encounter with the witch heightens the dramatic tension before courage, ingenuity, and solidarity turn the story around.

Experience Humperdinck's sound world live

Engelbert Humperdinck's music combines folk-song-like melodies with late-Romantic richness of sound. Familiar songs like the evening blessing meet orchestral colors that make the forest glow mysteriously and surround the witch's candy world with musical brilliance. The orchestra is visibly seated on stage, thus becoming a part of the stage space itself.

The musical direction is taken by Sebastiaan van Yperen. On stage are, among others, Natalya Boeva as Hansel, Jihyun Cecilia Lee as Gretel, and Sally du Randt as the witch. Stage, costumes, and lighting reflect the connection between historical working world, present, and fairytale. This creates a theater atmosphere where opera, acting, and visual fantasy meet directly.

A production for multiple generations

The Augsburg version is aimed at young and adult audiences. The witch does not just appear as a figure of terror but as a remarkable theatrical character who drives the narrative and playfully pulls the audience into the action. The stage experience thrives on clear imagery, vibrant dramaturgy, and the emotional closeness of the sibling story.

Especially on Christmas Eve, the musical fairytale unfolds a special impact: The darkness of the forest, the glow of the gingerbread house, and the warmth of the concluding family picture merge into a festive opera experience. Audience reactions may range from wonder, suspense, to touching music.

Conclusion: Fairytale stage art for Christmas

Hansel and Gretel at the State Theatre Augsburg promises a sensual stage experience with grand music, imaginative design, and a production that grounds the fairytale in Augsburg's history. Those seeking opera, theater atmosphere, and a shared cultural experience for the whole family will experience a Christmas evening full of sound, light, and fantasy in the martini-Park.