Amphitheater Hanau, Open-air theatre in Hanau, Germany

Amphitheater Hanau is an open-air stage in the western end of the Schloss Philippsruhe park, built around the sandstone "goldene Treppe". A semicircular banked tribune of 1,356 seats or 2,700 standing places rises in steps around the stair. The stage, 10 by 12 metres and extendable, stands over a fountain in front of the steps, with the park and palace visible behind it.

The amphitheater was built in 2002 during the Landesgartenschau garden exhibition and emerged from this horticultural showcase. Since then, it has developed into an important event venue for the region and shapes the cultural life of Hanau.

The stage hosts the Brüder Grimm Festspiele every year from early May to late July. After that the stage is rebuilt and other cultural events follow until the end of September, from opera classics to cabaret artists and international stars.

The venue is easily accessible by public transportation, with regional trains arriving from Frankfurt and buses running regularly from Hanau main station. The amphitheater is located directly within the palace gardens, making for a pleasant walk through the grounds.

The venue operates even in poor weather thanks to the Manta roof structure providing shelter, allowing performances to proceed reliably. This enables consistent programming with international musicians, local artists, and varied theatrical productions throughout the season without weather delays.