A summer filled with music, golden apples and journeys to Italy, France and Arcadia – as well as far back into the past. At the same time, we were given a glimpse into the future: the winner of the Cesti Competition is Elene Gvritishvili.

These highlights allow you to relive the past few weeks of this successful festival. We’ll be back with news in the autumn after our annual break – and on 30 November 2026, we’ll reveal the programme for the 2027 festival.

We’d like to thank you for the many wonderful moments we’ve shared with you,
Your Festwochen team