When does the performance start

The performance starts on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the martini-Park in Augsburg.

How long does the evening last

Plan for about two to two and a half hours including possible intermission; exact duration will be announced on site.

Are there details on ticket prices

Specific prices have not yet been verified; inquire at the Staatstheater Augsburg or the official pre-sale.

How do I reach the location by public transport

Bus line 36 to stop Kammgarn, about 600 meters walking distance; check other connections depending on departure location.

Is the martini-Park barrier-free

Barrier-free offers of the Staatstheater apply; for special requests please notify in advance via email, so that seats can be arranged.

Is there a cloakroom and catering

Generally, cloakroom and catering are available on-site; details will be provided by the visitor service of the Staatstheater.

Two Stravinsky Masterpieces, One Evening: Augsburg Shakes at martini-Park Now

Name: The Wedding & The Rite of Spring – Staatstheater Augsburg
Start: 2026-05-24T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-24T22:30:00+02:00
Location: Staatstheater Augsburg | martini-Park

Stravinsky Live: The Wedding & The Rite of Spring Unleash Augsburg

On Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM, dance, choir, and orchestra will merge into an intense concert experience at the martini-Park. The Staatstheater Augsburg presents Igor Stravinsky's milestones The Wedding and The Rite of Spring in a powerful ballet evening – an evening about rituals, ecstasy, and rhythmic frenzy.

Ritual, Rhythm, Ecstasy: The Live Atmosphere

As the first percussion impulses ripple through the hall, the audience mood intensifies. The acoustics of the martini-Park carry the hard, mechanical sound blocks of The Wedding, while the synchronization of the choir, soloists, four pianos, and percussion sharpens every gesture on stage. The lighting design models body and space, the sound remains direct and physical – pure concert experience.

Stravinsky's Sound Revolution: Contextualized

The Wedding, the dance cantata about an ancient Russian wedding, relies on strict orchestration: four pianos, percussion, choir, and solos drive the pulse forward. The Rite of Spring expands the sound palette into the archaic-orchestral – polyrhythmic layering, asymmetrical accents, eruptive tutti. Both works mark turning points in music history: choreographic tableaux that celebrate the collective and cast the individual into the ritual.

Stage Performance with Edge

The company of the Staatstheater Augsburg forms precise ensemble scenes, sharp in the conduction of movement. Orchestral power meets dance clarity, phrasing, and breathing are in sync with every transition. In The Rite of Spring, the pulse smolders; in The Wedding, the beat hisses – two contrasting sound bodies that create a dramatic curve in one evening.

Close to the Audience

The hall of the martini-Park with around 623 seats creates intimacy: short pathways, clear sight lines, intense live atmosphere. The Augsburg Philharmonic ensures precise, transparent sound, the choreography emphasizes physical immediacy – you hear the breathing, feel the accents, experience the music in space.

Fans' Voices

The reactions online are clear: Staatstheater Augsburg impresses its fans.

Instagram: A comment raves: 'I can hardly wait to experience the Rite live at the martini-Park'
Facebook: A visitor writes: 'The Wedding in this power – goosebumps guaranteed'
YouTube: A user states: 'The live shows of the house are uncompromisingly strong'

Conclusion

Two Stravinsky masterpieces, an electrifying evening: The Wedding & The Rite of Spring deliver pure energy, grand choir and orchestral colors, and a stage that breathes. Anyone wanting to experience dance and classical modernism in maximum intensity should secure tickets now and be part of this extraordinary live moment.