Katharina Wagner continues as director of the Bayreuth Festival for another five years, and shareholders have supported the extension of her contract until 2030.

Katharina Wagner continues as director of the Bayreuth Festival for another five years, and shareholders have supported the extension of her contract until 2030. In her new role, she will focus on the artistic direction of the festival, while all management will be handed over to the new managing director. Although Katharina Wagner has always been highly regarded as Richard Wagner's great-granddaughter, there is still controversy as to whether she should hold the position for life. The Bayreuth Festival's statutes state that preference should be given to a member of the Wagner family to run the festival, but the current personnel contract is only guaranteed until 2030. This has sparked discussions about a successor, as there is currently no other Wagner family member available to replace her.