Rienzi: Bayreuth Festival 2026 (2026)

Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Bayreuth Festival, this live stream marks a historic first: Wagner’s early grand opera *Rienzi*—once his most celebrated triumph—finally takes the stage of the Festspielhaus. Acclaimed directors Alexandra Szemerédy and Magdolna Parditka helm the production, with Nathalie Stutzmann leading a stellar cast. Heldentenor Andreas Schager stars as the title hero, joined by Gabriela Scherer as Irene and Jennifer Holloway as Adriano. Blending sweeping choral grandeur, public pageantry, and intimate tragedy, this *Rienzi* promises an unforgettable opening to a landmark festival season.