When does the event take place?

The performance begins on August 13, 2026, at 20:30 and is expected to end around 22:00.

Where does the evening take place?

The venue is the arcade courtyard at Thon-Dittmer-Palais at Haidplatz 8 in 93047 Regensburg.

Is the event covered?

No, the arcade courtyard is an outdoor area. Visitors should keep an eye on the weather conditions.

Is there information about the price?

A specific ticket price is not clearly stated in the available sources. Please check the event page before purchasing.

Is the location accessible?

Yes, access via the inner courtyard of the Thon-Dittmer-Palais is described as barrier-free.

Where can I find further information on directions and parking?

For the old town location, parking options in the vicinity of Arnulfsplatz are relevant. Additional information is provided on the official information page of the theater and the city.

Silent film and live music combine in the arcade courtyard for an unforgettable summer evening

Name: Silent Film with Live Music – The Unknown
Start: 2026-08-13T22:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-14T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Thon-Dittmer-Palais - Arkadenhof

An evening film concert in the arcade courtyard

In the atmospheric arcade courtyard of the Thon-Dittmer-Palais, a special stage experience unfolds on August 13, 2026, between silent film, live music, and historical theater atmosphere. "The Unknown" by Tod Browning meets a specially accompanied sound track and transforms the summer evening into an intense interplay of screen, rhythm, and audience reaction.

When the silent film breathes again

Tod Browning's 1927 film is one of the disturbingly beautiful classics of American silent film. The story about circus, desire, masquerade, and physical boundary experience thrives on strong images, expressive facial expressions, and a dramatic structure that captivates to this day. It is particularly within the live accompaniment that the tension arises that makes silent film evenings so unmistakable: Every gesture on the screen gains weight, every glance echoes.

Live music as a second direction

The music does not appear here as background accompaniment but as a second direction. It sets accents, sharpens emotions, and carries the scenes through the darkness of the courtyard. The result is a film concert that consolidates cinema and concert in a single production. For the audience, it results in an immediate experience where acoustics, light mood, and historical aura intertwine.

The arcade courtyard as an open-air stage

The inner courtyard of the Thon-Dittmer-Palais is among the most atmospheric venues in Regensburg. The arcades frame the event like a stone backdrop, while the evening air and the old town location give the evening a special proximity. Those who take a seat here do not experience an ordinary screening, but a cultural summer event with strong presence and its own dramaturgy.

An evening for film lovers and theater audiences

Especially because silent film with live music operates at the intersection of theater, concert, and cinema, this event appeals to a wide cultural audience. The mix of historical source, artistic interpretation, and public space makes the evening a real highlight for all who love performing arts in an unusual form.

Conclusion: "The Unknown" promises an intense summer evening full of atmosphere, cinematic tension, and musical precision. Those who want to not only see silent film but experience it live should mark this date in the arcade courtyard of the Thon-Dittmer-Palais.