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Ever since in 1920 an art historian of the Georg August University rediscovered George Frideric Handel's operas for the world to see, the Göttingen International Handel Festival has been a Göttingen cultural beacon. We're over a hundred years old and you're young, so what does that have to do with you?

The Festival offers an excellent opportunity to combine cultural studies theory with cultural work practice. Or human geography theory with human geography practice (audience survey 2023). Or university medicine with public health (infection control 2021). The Festival and Georg-August University have a long history together. If you are looking for an exciting topic for your research, a renowned institution for your compulsory internship, or a friendly team to work with as a student trainee: say hello to the Göttingen International Handel Festival gGmbH.

And in case you are curious not only about the work we do, but also its results: the Festival takes place in May, there are numerous free events, discounts for students and free admission for students of the Georg-August-Universität as part of the Kulturticket agreements. If you want to know what you're getting yourself into beforehand: Many events from previous seasons are available free of charge on the internet as videos on our Handel Channel. If you have any further questions, please contact kulturticket@haendel-festspiele.de.

Andreas Wolf at the festival oratorio "Hercules (HWV 60)", Göttingen International Handel Festival 2023 © Alciro Theodoro da Silva
Andreas Wolf, Hercules (HWV 60) 2023
 Jeanine De Bique at the Gala Concert, Göttingen International Handel Festival 2023 © Alciro Theodoro Da Silva
Jeanine De Bique, Gala Concert 2023

Information for students

  • Discounts for students (up to 27 years)

    Valer Sabadus & Spark, Göttingen International Handel Festival 2023 © Alciro Theodoro da Silva
    Valer Sabadus & Spark, 2023

    Upon presenting proof of identification school pupils, students (up to 27 years of age), persons performing voluntary service as well as unemployed and disabled persons (80% and above) will be granted a discount on regular ticket prices.

  • The Kulturticket for students of the Georg-August University

    Students of the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen are entitled to free admission and, if applicable, free bus transfer at the box office or when booking by telephone or e-mail (kulturticket@haendel-festspiele.de) up to 48 hours before the start of the concert. The opera premiere is excluded. For sold-out events, a contingent is reserved for students.

Event tips 2024 for International Students

Stage photo Il trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno (HWV 46a) © Folkert Uhde Concert Design

5/09 | Il Trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno (HWV 46a)

Oratorio. With a multilingual libretto and a pre-performance talk in English. Free admission with the Kulturticket.

 Portrait Samuel Mariño © Abel Llavall-Ubach

5/11: Sarrasine

Festival Opera. With a multilingual libretto and a pre-performance talk in English. With singers from the university choir. Free admission with the Kulturticket.

 Portrait Michel Godard © Thomas Radlwimmer

5/14 | Michel Godard

Light the Earth: Incantations. PS.Halle, Einbeck. With a pre-performance talk in English. Free admission and bus transfer with the Kulturticket.

 Promo picture Forum Wissen © Michael Reiner | Atelier Brückner

5/19 | Guided tour in English: Forum Wissen

5/19: Sarrasine

Festival Opera. With a multilingual libretto and a pre-performance talk in English. With singers from the university choir. Free admission with the Kulturticket.

 Portrait Samuel Mariño © Abel Llavall-Ubach

5/20: Sarrasine

Festival Opera. With a multilingual libretto and a pre-performance talk in English. With singers from the university choir. Free admission with the Kulturticket.