Tickets

"The best way to get tickets to Bayreuth is to become active in your local Wagner Society." Frederic Spotts: Bayreuth - a History of the Wagner Festival

Everyone says that it is impossible to get Bayreuth tickets or that you have to wait decades. NOT TRUE! The Richard Wagner Society of the Upper Midwest is recognized by the Bayreuth Festival, and usually receives blocks of tickets to sell to our members. In recent years, groups of up to10 members have been able to attend the Festival together. Tickets are offered to members based on a system of rotation designed to allow each member an equal opportunity to make the Bayreuth “pilgrimage.”

Rules:

Of course there are rules. Briefly, you must be a member in good standing, send in your request by the deadline, and give us a good faith deposit. To get the full rules click >here<.

A Ticket request form may be found by clicking >here<.

2012:

(No Ring)

Der Fliegender Holländer (New Production)
Conductor: Christian
Stage director: Jan Philipp Gloger

2012 Dates
24 Aug 2012 Der Fliegende Holländer (New Production)
25 Aug 2012 Lohengrin
26 Aug 2012 Tristan und Isolde
27 Aug 2012 Tannhäuser
28 Aug 2012 Parsifal

The number of tickets requested will reflect the interest expressed by our members before we order. Therefore, to meet the Bayreuth deadline of 18 October, members wishing to attend Bayreuth in 2012 must submit requests by the 30th of September 2011. Exact costs will not be known until we receive our order, but based on the seats we have previously been assigned the cost for all 5 operas will range from $1500 - $2200. This estimate includes our 10% surcharge. The exact price will depend on the specific tickets allocated (if any) and the exchange rate. This year, members must purchase all five operas. Individual opera requests will not be accepted. Only one request per member is permitted.

Application Deadline for 2012 tickets: 30 September 2011.

Applications must be in writing and received by the deadline. Applications WILL NOT be accepted by phone, by email or without a deposit.