From the world of the Golden Apple – The Costumes

Giuseppe Palella – or: the man of sequins

In early March, Giuseppe Palella, the costume designer for ‘Il pomo d’oro’, was a guest at the Circle of Friends’ get-together. Alongside stories of life behind the scenes – featuring everyone from George Clooney to Louis Vuitton – he offered insights into the aesthetic that will grace the Festwochen stage this summer:

Goddesses and gods appear in glitter, sequins, colour and baroque exuberance – set against a clearly defined, modern human world, reflected in understated, contemporary costumes.

Have you given any thought to your outfit for the 2026 Festwochen yet? If you’re looking for further inspiration beyond Medusa’s headdress and Neptune’s attire, you’ll find it on our website! Here you’ll find a collection of diverse styles and outfits that caught our eye in the summer of 2025. One thing is clear: music that moves you needs no dress code. And our so-called ‘dress code’ is simply meant to say: always feel welcome at the Festwochen – just as you are.

And if you’d like to gain first-hand insights into the Festwochen, why not join the Freundeskreis? You can find out everything about this rewarding friendship here.