Theatertage Rheinland-Pfalz 2026 – Theater Koblenz

The Theatertage Rheinland-Pfalz are the central state-wide festival for city theatres in Rhineland-Palatinate. The festival takes place every two years at a different location and gives the ensembles the opportunity to showcase their best productions to a regional and supra-regional audience. In 2026, Koblenz will be the host for the first time.

Concept

The participating theatres will bring selected current productions from drama, musical theatre, and dance to Koblenz. Over two weeks, more than two dozen performances will be shown on the stages of Theater Koblenz and in an additional theatre tent. The programme will be complemented by workshop discussions, panel discussions, backstage tours, and encounters between the ensembles and the audience.

Participating Theatres

• Staatstheater Mainz: The state capital's theatre of Rhineland-Palatinate with a large repertoire of drama, dance, and musical theatre.
• Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern: The most important city theatre in the Palatinate region.
• Theater Trier: A traditional city theatre in Germany's oldest city.
• Theater Koblenz: As host, it will present its own productions.

Else Lasker Schüler Prize

The Else Lasker Schüler Prize for German-language theatre will be awarded as part of the Theatertage. The prize commemorates the Jewish poet and playwright Else Lasker-Schüler (1869–1945) and honours personalities and productions in German-language theatre.