Dahmer Theatersommer

Theatre under the open sky — in front of the ruins

When summer arrives in the Fläming region, the Dahmer Theatersommer begins. The venue is the Schlossruine Dahme/Mark — the romantic ruin of a baroque castle that fell into disrepair after 1945 and today exudes a special atmosphere. Against this backdrop, with old masonry in the background and the clear Brandenburg sky above, three different theatre ensembles from the region perform — new plays every year, always in the open air.

Three guest performances, three theatres, three summer dates

Instead of a concentrated festival weekend, the Dahmer Theatersommer stretches its performance period over three months: from June to September. This creates a rhythmic summer performance schedule that invites audiences from the entire region to visit the castle ruins multiple times. The organiser is the town of Dahme/Mark, which has maintained this tradition for years.

• June 19, 2026, 7:00 PM — Guest performance by theater 89 from Berlin
• July 31, 2026 — Guest performance by TheaterLoge Luckau
• September 4, 2026, 7:30 PM — Guest performance by Neue Bühne Senftenberg

The performing theatres

• theater 89 (Berlin) — independent theatre with a long tradition, founded in 1989, regularly performs in Brandenburg
• TheaterLoge Luckau — small theatre in Lower Lusatia, focusing on comedy and family theatre
• Neue Bühne Senftenberg — one of the most important municipal theatres in Brandenburg, with a long tradition of its own ensemble

The Dahme/Mark Castle Ruins

The former Dahme Castle was built in the 17th century as a residence for the Wettin margraves. After 1945, the castle fell into disrepair and was partially demolished — what remains today is an impressive ruin with baroque masonry remnants and a spacious courtyard. The acoustics of the walls, the natural lighting of the evening sun, and the authenticity of the decay make the castle ruins one of the most beautiful open-air stages in Brandenburg.

Dahme/Mark and the Fläming

Dahme/Mark is the administrative seat of the Dahme/Mark office in the Teltow-Fläming district. The town lies on the Dahme river, which takes its course here and later flows through Berlin into the Spree. The Hoher Fläming region is a nature park with rolling hills, castle ruins, and extensive forests — a perfect weekend destination for theatre fans from Berlin and Potsdam.