SPIELFELD — Festival of the Volkstheater Rostock
The young festival of the Volkstheater for children, adolescents, and families
About SPIELFELD Rostock
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A Festival for Young Audiences
SPIELFELD is the youngest festival format of the Volkstheater Rostock and is entirely dedicated to theatre for young audiences. Over several weeks from May to July, the theatre transforms its stages into a place where children, adolescents, and families experience theatre — and become active themselves.
Premieres and Repertoire
The opening features premieres: »Tschick« for ages 13+, a road opera by Ludger Vollmer based on the young adult novel by Wolfgang Herrndorf, and »Wolf« for ages 10+, a stage adaptation of the children's book by Saša Stanišić, which tells the story of bullying and friendship at a summer camp. The premieres are complemented by repertoire pieces and family concerts for various age groups.
Participate and Play Yourself
SPIELFELD is more than just a festival for spectators. The Ateliertheater becomes the stage for the Volkstheater's theatre clubs: children, adolescents, and young adults showcase what they have developed over the season. In addition to the in-house groups, students from the city and region also perform their own theatre pieces. Workshops such as the »Spielraum« for adults or a Graffiti Jam invite active participation.
Venues of the Volkstheater
The festival uses several venues of the Volkstheater Rostock — from the Großen Haus to the Ateliertheater and the forecourt of the theatre, and events even take place at the Zoo Rostock. This diversity of venues makes SPIELFELD a journey through the theatre landscape of the Hanseatic city.
SPIELFELD Rostock — edition 2026
From May 2 to July 12, 2026, the fourth edition of the SPIELFELD festival will take place at the Volkstheater Rostock. For several weeks, the festival focuses on theatre for children, adolescents, and families. The opening features two premieres, complemented by repertoire pieces, family concerts, and participatory formats. The Ateliertheater will host original productions by the house's theatre clubs as well as by school groups from the city and region.
Programme SPIELFELD Rostock 2026
Premieres
- »Tschick« [ages 13+] — Premiere on May 2, 2026. Road opera by Ludger Vollmer, libretto by Tiina Hartmann, based on the young adult novel by Wolfgang Herrndorf. The story of two outsiders on a journey in a stolen car.
- »Wolf« [ages 10+] — Premiere on May 8, 2026, in the Ateliertheater. Stage adaptation of the children's book by Saša Stanišić about bullying and friendship at a summer camp.
Repertoire and Family Concerts
- Theatre performances and family concerts for various age groups (age recommendations from 5+ to 18+)
Participation
- »Spielraum« — Workshop for adults, free admission
- Graffiti Jam — artistic participatory format
- Four theatre clubs of the Volkstheater present their original productions in the Ateliertheater
- Guest performances by schools and theatre groups from the city and region
Highlights SPIELFELD Rostock 2026
- Premiere of the road opera »Tschick« based on Wolfgang Herrndorf
- Premiere of »Wolf« based on Saša Stanišić in the Ateliertheater
- Original productions by the theatre clubs and guest performances by young theatre groups
Prices SPIELFELD Rostock 2026
Tickets are available from the Volkstheater Rostock box office ([email protected], 0381 381-4704). Individual workshops, such as the »Spielraum« for adults, are free of charge.
Practical information — SPIELFELD Rostock
Venues
Volkstheater Rostock, Großes Haus and Ateliertheater, Doberaner Straße 134/135. Further event locations include the forecourt of the theatre and the Zoo Rostock.
Getting There
The Volkstheater is easily accessible by tram and bus from the city centre. Arrive by train at Rostock Hauptbahnhof, then take the tram.
Tickets
Tickets are available from the theatre box office: [email protected], Phone 0381 381-4704, or directly at the theatre box office at Doberaner Straße 134/135. Some workshops, such as the »Spielraum« for adults, are free of charge.
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Where it takes place SPIELFELD Rostock
Volkstheater Rostock — Großes Haus & Ateliertheater
Doberaner Straße 134/135, 18057 Rostock