Summer of Symphonies – Experience the Greatest Classical Music Festivals of 2025 on STAGE+
A summer full of sound art, now available without limits: This season, STAGE+ opens a digital window to some of Europe’s most renowned classical festivals. Whether on the Green Hill of Bayreuth, in the venerable concert halls of Salzburg, or amidst alpine scenery in Verbier, or for the first time from the Cap Rocat and Grafenegg Festival – you can now enjoy these spectacles comfortably from home.
A unique summer offer is now available: for just €1, you get two months of unlimited access to the platform – including all livestreams. (This offer is valid until August 31, 2025.) Information about the promotion and all festivals and programs can be found here.
Learn more about this year’s program highlights below and discover exciting recordings from last year on STAGE+.
Bayreuth Festival – Program with Timeless Class
The Bayreuth Festival House on the “Green Hill” in Bayreuth opened in 1876 as a unique venue for Richard Wagner’s operas. Founded by Wagner himself in 1876, the festival will soon celebrate its 150th anniversary and is considered one of the greatest classical festivals – not just for Wagnerians.
Every summer, Wagner’s last ten operas are staged in the festival house specially designed by the composer. Tickets are rare and highly sought after – but thanks to STAGE+, Wagner fans can now experience the performances at home via livestream. The new production of “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” will have its Bayreuth premiere broadcast live and exclusively from the Festival House on July 25, 2025 also on STAGE+. This 4K and Dolby Atmos quality broadcast will be available even outside the DACH region.
Through its close media partnership with Deutsche Grammophon and the Bayreuth Festival, STAGE+ has the most extensive archive of Bayreuth recordings. Over 30 full-length opera productions from Bayreuth are available in the VOD library – including productions such as Dmitri Tcherniakov’s “Der fliegende Holländer (2021)” as well as, exclusively on STAGE+, the most recent Bayreuth “Ring” cycles by Frank Castorf and Valentin Schwarz. The much-acclaimed new production “Tristan und Isolde” from last year’s festival (staged by Thorleifur Ö. Arnarsson and conducted by Semyon Bychkov) is now also part of the streaming offer.
Furthermore, STAGE+ offers numerous documentaries, artist interviews, and a remarkable selection of audio albums related to Bayreuth. Discover the entire Bayreuth archive conveniently online here – and experience Wagnerian festival magic anytime, anywhere you want.
Salzburg Festival – Experience highlights from home
Salzburg is inextricably linked with the history of classical music – not least as the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose works continue to play a central role in the Festival program. Since its founding in 1920, the Salzburg Festival has developed into one of Europe’s most versatile cultural events: Over several weeks, it combines opera, concert, and drama into a dense artistic tapestry. Especially under the aegis of Herbert von Karajan, the Festival became an international showpiece – a legacy that remains tangible today in the breadth of its programming and its excellent cast.
This year, STAGE+ will again stream selected highlights from Salzburg live. On August 10, 2025, the concert of the Vienna Philharmonic with Andris Nelsons, who conducts works by Gustav Mahler and Dmitri Shostakovich, will be streamed live – an event of particular artistic significance.
Furthermore, STAGE+ houses an extensive Salzburg archive with audio and video recordings from past years. Here you will find solo recitals, orchestral concerts, opera productions and more – from classics to rarities. An example is the acclaimed piano recital by Daniil Trifonov at the 2023 Festival, in which the star pianist shone with works by Tchaikovsky, Schumann, Mozart, and Scriabin.
(Tip: Also watch the trailer of Daniil Trifonov’s Salzburg performance 2023 on STAGE+ to get a little taste!)
Verbier Festival – Concerts in a Modern Style
Much younger, yet breathtaking – perched high above the Rhône Valley, the Verbier Festival has radiated a brilliance for three decades that extends far beyond the Swiss Alps. It is a place of encounter where musical experience and artistic curiosity meet: renowned soloists, conductors, and ensembles work side by side with young talents – a cross-generational dialogue that characterizes the festival like no other. Verbier stands for excellence, promotion, and an incomparably personal festival atmosphere – embedded in one of Europe’s most spectacular landscapes.
This year, on July 23, 2025, STAGE+ awaits you with a livestream from star pianist Daniil Trifonov featuring interpretations of wonderful Chopin waltzes. Equally highly recommended is the eagerly awaited performance of the piano trio with Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon, and Martha Argerich. This year, they aim to impress with Haydn and Bartholdy. You can stream this performance on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
The Verbier archive on STAGE+ also holds many unique audiovisual treasures. For example, you can exclusively re-experience the new Recital by Nobuyuki Tsujii from 2024 featuring Bach, Liszt, Ravel, and Kapustin – an impressive cross-section of piano literature that showcases the extraordinary artistry of this pianist. Legendary moments from previous years are also immortalized: such as the captivating concert “Mischa Maisky in Verbier‚” in which the famous cellist performs with festival friends (also available as an album release on STAGE+).
New Festival Highlights: Cap Rocat & Grafenegg Festival
This year, STAGE+ is delighted to introduce two new festivals promising extraordinary experiences: Festival Cap Rocat and the Grafenegg Festival. Festival Cap Rocat takes place against a spectacular backdrop in Mallorca and has quickly become the largest classical open-air festival in the Balearic Islands. Opera stars like Elīna Garanča, Pretty Yende, and Jonas Kaufmann have already performed there – for example, Garanča’s performance in Cavalleria rusticana at the Cap Rocat Festival is available on STAGE+.
You can now enjoy this Mediterranean opera gala atmosphere anywhere. The renowned Grafenegg Festival in Lower Austria, in turn, brings together first-class artists from opera, concert, theater, and dance every summer.
STAGE+ offers you the incredible opening concert 2025 as a live stream, bringing the diversity of this sought after festival directly into your living room. From orchestra concerts in the Wolkenturm to chamber music and recitals – the highlights from Grafenegg are now easy for you to experience!
Summer Festivals 2025 – At Home
STAGE+ is a streaming service from Deutsche Grammophon, offering classical music fans access to the world’s best stages. Every year, the site presents over 50 livestreams from leading festivals, concert halls, and opera stages around the globe.
In addition, the platform features a huge archive of historical recordings as well as exclusive bonus material: premiere recordings, artist interviews, backstage documentaries, and music videos with the stars of the classical music scene (including Lang Lang, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Víkingur Ólafsson, Hilary Hahn, Daniel Hope, Andris Nelsons, and many others). Current audio and video releases from the iconic labels Deutsche Grammophon, Decca, Hyperion und ECM Records are also seamlessly integrated. STAGE+ subscribers enjoy all this content in the best possible picture and sound quality – from HD and 4K video to immersive Dolby Atmos sound, on any compatible device, and even on the go in offline mode.
Curious? With the STAGE+ Summer Special, you can dive into the world of classical music for just €1 for two months – including all live broadcasts from the festivals in Bayreuth, Salzburg, Verbier, and more.
Secure this offer (valid until August 31, 2025) and experience an unforgettable classical summer, whenever and wherever you like. Now is the perfect time to discover STAGE+ and enjoy unique festival moments from the comfort of your home!
