Baroque festival in Schwetzingen: Winter magic expected in the Rococatheater!

Baroque festival in Schwetzingen: Winter magic expected in the Rococatheater!

A very special event is imminent in Baden: The baroque festival "Winter in Schwetzingen" attracts numerous visitors to the Rococotheater in Schwetzingen from November 28, 2025 to January 25, 2026. The festival, which is already going into the 19th edition this year, is organized by the Heidelberg theater and orchestra. A perfect opportunity to experience the festive atmosphere at Christmas time!

The focus of the festival is on baroque concerts and the rediscovery of forgotten operas. In recent years, the audience enjoyed compositions of greats such as Antonio Vivaldi and the Neapolitan masters, while the German Baroque Opera has been particularly popular since 2019. This year the Venetian composer Agostino Steffani (1654-1728) is the focus: his opera "La Libertà Contenta", or in German "The alcibiades, who was pleased in his freedom", tells the exciting history of the Athenian statesman Alcibiades in Sparta.

captivating performances and top -class concerts

The premiere of the opera will take place on November 28, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. under the direction of Tom Ryser. Stefan Sbonnik will be shown in the title role, while Clemens Flick takes over the musical direction. Fans can look forward to further performance dates, as on December 4th, 6th, and 12th and November 30th, 2025, and next year on January 12, 23, 23 and the grand finale on January 25, 2026. These performances not only promise cultural enrichment, but also entertainment for the whole family, thanks to a comprehensive children's program.

But that's not all - the rococo theater will also accommodate a different kind of top -class. Concerts also take place in the Peterskirche in Heidelberg and underline the musical diversity of the competition. An overview of some of the extraordinary concerts also offers the Cologne Philharmonie, which presents various works by Johann Adolph Scheibe and Johann Sebastian Bach.

early bird discounts and tickets

The advance booking for the events starts on July 11, 2025, and if you are now accessing, you can look forward to an early bird discount of 10 % to all tickets that is valid until September 30, 2025. This ensures that the music lovers can secure the best places in good time.

summarized: "Winter in Schwetzingen" will not only be a highlight for baroque music fans, but also a festival for everyone who wants to fill the contemplative time of the year with cultural experiences. Visit the Theater Heidelberg for more information and secure your tickets-there is really something!