Festival
Visitors agree that the organizer—without being obligated to pay any compensation—is entitled to have video and audio recordings made of the event for documentation and promotional purposes, and to reproduce, broadcast, and use such recordings. These rights are valid indefinitely, both geographically and temporally.
Please also note that the concerts will be broadcast on BR-Klassik radio and on BR television.
- Use the bicycle parking areas — do not chain bicycles to traffic cones or portable fences
- Keep emergency escape routes clear
- Follow instructions from police and security personnel
- Be considerate of the park’s plants
- Leave the grounds during severe weather—do not seek shelter under trees
- Bring sparklers, but only those no longer than 30 cm
- Set cell phones to silent mode
- Bringing dogs (except service dogs with proof)
- Blocking emergency routes, especially the evacuation route in the center of the grounds
- Setting up pavilions, fences, umbrellas, or other barriers
- Barbecues, open fires, torches, or sky lanterns
- Reserving spots — please be considerate of others
You'll find first aid workers to the left of the stage and toward Bayernstraße on the grounds. The four information booths (see site map) also have first-aid supplies for minor injuries. In an emergency, you can also dial 112.
The police can be reached in their operations centre to the left of the stage (see site map). Some police officers are also constantly patrolling the site. In case of an emergency, you can also dial 110. The police will carry out sporadic bag checks on visitors to the site. We ask for your understanding regarding this security measure.
If you are asked to leave the grounds due to a dangerous situation, the first thing to do is to keep calm! You can leave the grounds in all directions. Be sure to follow the announcements over the loudspeakers and the instructions of the police and security personnel.
Please do not leave your candles, sparklers and cigarettes burning unattended. Open fires and barbecues are strictly prohibited on the entire site for safety reasons. Torches and sky balloons are also prohibited.
For many years, the festival has also been characterised by the exemplary way in which its visitors deal with waste. The concert site is left as clean as it was found. We would like to continue this tradition. We therefore ask you to either take the leftovers from picnic back home with you or to dispose of them in one of the rubbish bins provided (on all main paths and the loudspeaker towers). Thank you very much.
Despite the greatest care, it unfortunately happens time and again that your favourite bottle of red wine or a glass is broken. Please remove the broken glass so that no guests are injured during the concert or on the way home. Rubbish bins are located along all main routes and at the loudspeaker towers. If you need help, you are welcome to contact the above-mentioned locations.
In order for us to be able to supply all facilities with electricity and water, cables and hoses have to be laid on the ground again and again. Although these are marked as well as possible, we ask you to keep your eyes open so that you do not come to any harm. If you notice any tripping hazards, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Drones may not be operated over crowds of people or within 100 metres of crowds of people. At Klassik Open Air, the police will consistently pursue and punish violations of this ban. For the protection of guests and performers at Klassik open Air, we ask you to observe this ban.
Too much sun can be unhealthy. Drink plenty of water! Protect your skin from sunburn by applying sunscreen and covering up. Please take down your umbrellas and other shade structures when the concert begins so that the audience members behind you can also enjoy an unobstructed view of the stage.
In case of changeable weather, please remember to bring a rain cover and rain gear. As long as it’s just raining and the musicians on stage don’t get wet, the concert can usually continue.
During strong winds and storms, avoid trees and wooded areas. Branches and twigs may break off and fall. Secure your equipment so it does not injure others, and move to a safe area. Pay attention to announcements from the stage.
Even on the most beautiful summer days, a thunderstorm can develop quickly. Since we are in an open area and many metal structures — such as the stage, speaker towers, and cable runs — make us more susceptible to lightning strikes, it is important to get to safety in time.
We are monitoring the weather conditions and will warn you in a timely manner over the public address system. Please be sure to follow these instructions! Also, keep an eye out for signs of a storm yourself — such as sudden gusts of wind, thunderclouds, and thunder — and seek a safe place in good time.
What to Do When a Storm Is Approaching:
- Listen for announcements over the public address system
- Seek a safe area in good time (safe places include, for example: your own car or other guests’ cars, streetcars and buses, or the arcades of the Kongresshalle behind Bayernstraße; a 10-minute walk)
- If you cannot find a safe area in time:
- Leave the park
- Do not seek shelter under trees (stay at least 10 meters away from trees)
- Keep a distance of at least 1 meter (preferably 3 meters) from stage structures, tents, loudspeaker towers, flagpoles, and lampposts
How safe is Klassik Open Air?
There is also a coordinated security concept for these concerts. According to the police, the security situation for Klassik Open Air has not changed compared to last year. As in previous years, there are no concrete indications of danger for the event. Nevertheless, the police will increase their presence and the number of police officers. Both uniformed police and plainclothes officers will be on the move at Klassik Open Air. The city will also be increasing its private security service.
What do I do if I notice something inappropriate during the Open Air?
In this case, please contact the police. You can reach them on the regular emergency number 110 or speak to the police on site.
What do I do if there is a thunderstorm during the Open Air?
As the weather can change quickly on hot summer days, announcements from the stage will inform you if there are any signs of severe weather. In this case, please immediately seek out surrounding buildings, cars or public transport such as buses or trams. In any case, keep your distance from the stage, tents, loudspeaker towers, flagpoles, lanterns or trees.
What do I do if I feel unwell?
If you feel uncomfortable, for whatever reason, please do not hesitate to contact our security staff or the staff in the info boxes (see site map). Your safety and well-being are very important to us.
We rely on the active participation and support of all of you. Please be attentive, respectful and look out for each other.
What special arrangements are there for people with disabilities?
Paid parking spaces are available at the Meistersingerhalle for people with disabilities. Assistance dogs with valid documentation are permitted on the grounds. Please note that there are no specially reserved spots on the lawn for people with disabilities.