Theaterfest Staatstheater Braunschweig
A grand season opener featuring live music, theatre tours, and interactive activities for the whole family
2026
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Theaterfest Staatstheater BS — edition 2026
2026/27 Season Kick-off
The 2026 Theaterfest marks the start of the 2026/27 season. It takes place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, with events at the Großes Haus and Kleines Haus starting at 2:00 PM.
The Staatstheater has announced a diverse program including musical performances, children's activities, choir rehearsals, matinees, acting interventions, workshops, and dance performances, culminating in a festive gala in the Großes Haus. Both new and familiar artists from all departments will be introduced.
The detailed schedule, including specific times and locations, has not yet been finalized. The Staatstheater will publish it on their website, and we will update this information as soon as it becomes available.
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Programme Theaterfest Staatstheater BS 2026
The schedule for the 2026 Theaterfest has not yet been released. Confirmed details include the date—Sunday, September 13, 2026—and the start time of 2:00 PM at both the Großes Haus and Kleines Haus.
Program highlights announced by the Staatstheater include musical performances, children's activities, choir rehearsals, matinees, acting interventions, workshops, dance performances, and a festive gala in the Großes Haus. The full program with specific time slots will be available on the Staatstheater Braunschweig website.
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Venue
Staatstheater Braunschweig, Am Theater, 38100 Braunschweig (Großes Haus, Kleines Haus, foyers, and Aquarium).
Getting There
Take the tram or bus to the 'Staatstheater' or 'Rathaus' stops. It is about a 10-minute walk from the main train station. Parking garages are available nearby at Magnitor and Wallstraße.
Admission
The Staatstheater will publish the admission and registration details for the 2026 Theaterfest on its website. Please note that capacity for certain activities, such as guided tours, may be limited.
Family
The Theaterfest is explicitly designed for all generations, with the Junge Staatstheater hosting its own dedicated programme for children.
A Season Opener with Open Doors
The Theaterfest at the Staatstheater Braunschweig is the traditional start to every new season. It is a full day when the theatre opens its doors to a curious public—from the foyers and grand stages down to the 'Aquarium,' the lower foyer at Magnitor.
Cross-Disciplinary Highlights
The Staatstheater Braunschweig brings together opera, drama, dance, concerts, and youth theatre under one roof. During the Theaterfest, all departments present themselves in a compact format, featuring excerpts from upcoming productions, ensemble introductions, intimate concerts, and interactive activities.
Music, Dance, and Participation
The day’s recurring programme includes musical performances, children's activities, choir rehearsals, matinees for opening premieres, theatrical interventions, dance performances, and workshops where visitors can get involved themselves. Guided theatre tours offer a rare look at the stage technology, workshops, and costume archives.
Programme Details
The exact schedule changes from year to year and is published on the Staatstheater website shortly before the event. For 2026, the date—Sunday, September 13—and the start time of 2:00 PM at the Großes Haus and Kleines Haus have already been confirmed.
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