When does the performance start?

The performance starts on 16.08.2026 at 8:30 PM.

How much does a ticket cost?

The regular admission is 15 euros, reduced tickets cost 13 euros.

Where does the event take place?

In the courtyard of the Thon-Dittmer-Palais at Haidplatz 8 in Regensburg.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, the accessible entrance through the courtyard of the Thon-Dittmer-Palais is indicated.

Are there tickets available at the box office?

In good weather, tickets are usually still available at the box office.

How long does the film evening last?

The event is scheduled from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM.

A summer evening full of operetta magic, silent film, and live music in the courtyard

Name: The Merry Widow – The Merry Widow
Start: 2026-08-16T22:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-17T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Thon-Dittmer-Palais - Arkadenhof

A summer evening where silent film and live music court each other

In the courtyard of the Thon-Dittmer-Palais, early cinema meets fresh sound art on August 16, 2026: The Merry Widow – The Merry Widow appears as a silent film with live music during the Regensburg Silent Film Week, accompanied by the Aljoscha-Zimmermann-Ensemble with Sabrina Zimmermann and Mark Pogolski on violin and piano. The evening combines film history, operetta magic, and the unique theatrical atmosphere of the open courtyard. ([stummfilmwoche.de](https://www.stummfilmwoche.de/index.php?page=323))

Lehár's operetta world as cinematic seduction

Erich von Stroheim uses Franz Lehár's original as a loose framework and narrates the backstory of the title character with much movement, societal brilliance, and a satirical glance at power, money, and desire. The film from 1925 lasts 124 minutes and shows how operetta, melodrama, and cinema create an elegant, slightly sparkling mix. ([stummfilmwoche.de](https://www.stummfilmwoche.de/index.php?page=323))

A courtyard that becomes a stage

The courtyard of the Thon-Dittmer-Palais is one of the most impressive venues in the city. The historic courtyard at Haidplatz offers around 400 seats and is designated as an accessible venue; at the same time, the Renaissance architecture provides a distinctive backdrop for the stage experience. ([regensburg.de](https://www.regensburg.de/fm/RBG_INTER1S_VM.a.253.de/r_upload/Veranstaltungsorte-Regensburg.pdf?utm_source=openai))

Live music as the heartbeat of the evening

The Silent Film Week sees itself not only as cinema but as a musical rebirth of the images. The Aljoscha-Zimmermann-Ensemble brings the film to immediate presence with violin and piano, sharpening every emotion, every glance, and every turbulence with live-played tension. The magic of this format lies exactly in this: the audience's reaction arises not in retrospect, but in the very moment as the screen moments. ([regensburg.de](https://www.regensburg.de/kultur/kulturdatenbank/eintrag/121655?utm_source=openai))

Practical notes for attending the performance

Entry to the Silent Film Week usually begins at 7:30 PM, with the performance starting at 8:30 PM. In good weather, tickets may be available at the box office, and advance sales are handled through filmgalerie.de. For this evening, the regular admission is set at 15 euros, and the reduced admission at 13 euros; prices include musician surcharges. ([stummfilmwoche.de](https://www.stummfilmwoche.de/index.php?page=47&utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

Those looking for a special cultural evening in August will experience far more than a screening here: a vibrant interplay of film art, operetta flair, historical architecture, and improvised present. The Merry Widow – The Merry Widow invites you to not only see the silent film but to hear and feel it with all your senses. Being there live is worth it. ([stummfilmwoche.de](https://www.stummfilmwoche.de/index.php?page=323))