Wagner initially announced the first Bayreuth Festival, at which for the first time the Ring cycle would be presented complete, for 1873, but since Ludwig had declined to finance the project, the start of building was delayed and the proposed date for the festival was deferred.
Wagner inicialmente anunciou o primeiro Festival de Bayreuth, no que se representaría por primeira vez o ciclo completo do Anel, para 1873, mais dende que Ludwig rexeitara financiar o proxecto, a construción atrasouse e a data proposta para o festival foi aprazada.