When does the premiere of CARMEN begin?

The premiere takes place on June 28, 2026, at 16:00.

Where does the performance take place?

The venue is Schloss Amerang, Schloss 1, 83123 Amerang.

What is the ticket price?

The ticket price for the premiere is 81 Euros for category 1.

Is the performance outdoors?

Yes, the production takes place in the Arkadenhof of Schloss Amerang, thus combining open-air atmosphere with historical ambiance.

Who is responsible for the direction?

The direction is by Ingo Kolonerics.

Are there multiple seating categories?

Yes, several categories with different prices are listed on the official ticket site.

Carmen ignites a night full of opera passion and tension at Schloss Amerang

Name: CARMEN (Premiere)
Start: 2026-06-28T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-28T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Schloss Amerang

CARMEN in the Arkadenhof of Schloss Amerang: Opera Passion under Renaissance Arches

With Bizet's Carmen, an opera evening of rare intensity opens on June 28, 2026, at Schloss Amerang. The premiere combines great melodic seduction, dramatic tension, and the special theatrical atmosphere of the Arkadenhof into a stage experience that makes music theater not only visible but tangible.

When Seville comes to Amerang

Bizet's opéra comique in four acts tells of the pull of freedom, of desire, and of a love that breaks apart in jealousy. It is precisely this blend of sensual lightness and dark consequence that characterizes the charm of the work. The Habanera, the fiery ensembles, and the sharply drawn characters make Carmen a benchmark for direction, acting skill, and musical precision.

The Power of Staging

At Schloss Amerang, historical backdrop and opera dramaturgy meet in an ideal way. The Renaissance Arkadenhof lends an open yet concentrated spatial effect to the performance. The soloists, choir, and orchestra of the Schloss Amerang opera festival bring the work to the stage with a cast that emphasizes timbres, presence, and emotional range. The direction by Ingo Kolonerics promises a look at the inner tension between the urge for freedom and downfall.

A Summer Evening with Great Sound Dramaturgy

The acoustics in the castle ambiance, the play of light and stone, the closeness to the voices: all of this shapes the intense theatrical atmosphere for which Schloss Amerang has stood for decades. Those seeking opera as an immediate stage experience will find a performance here that does not fade at a distance but strikes right at the feeling. It is precisely the premiere that possesses that special tension in which every musical detail and every scenic gesture counts.

The Audience Experiences Opera as a Moment

Carmen unfolds its effect from contrast and consequence: Mediterranean colors, elegant melody, human extremes. Exactly therein lies the fascination of this classic and the strength of this production. The audience can look forward to an evening that combines musical brilliance with historical ambiance and charges the summer in Amerang with the glow of opera.

Conclusion: Anyone who wishes to experience great opera, emotional impact, and the special charm of Schloss Amerang should not miss this premiere. Carmen promises an evening full of passion, drama, and musical fervor - live on site, the work unfolds its full magic.