Theater Saarbrücken

Theater Saarbrücken is an opera house and performing arts facility in the state capital, housing four performance spaces under one organization. The venues present operas, plays, ballet productions, and concerts regularly, each space serving different scales and types of shows.

The building opened in 1938 and replaced earlier performance venues scattered throughout the city in older buildings. Architect Paul Baumgarten designed it based on his experience building major theater facilities elsewhere.

The venue serves as a gathering place where people from the region come together to experience theater, opera, and dance. It shapes how locals and visitors connect with performing arts in their community.

The building offers accessibility options for visitors with mobility challenges, with assistance available for navigation through the spaces. It helps to arrive early and check ahead about which venue you're visiting, since the building contains multiple separate performance areas.

The architect drew inspiration from his previous work on major opera houses and incorporated proven design solutions into the Saarbrücken building. This connection to other significant theater projects makes the venue an example of professional continuity in theater architecture.

Location: Saarbrücken

Inception: October 9, 1938

Architects: Paul Baumgarten

Official opening: October 9, 1938

Accessibility: wheelchair partially accessible with help

Address: Schillerplatz 1, 66111 Saarbrücken

Website: https://staatstheater.saarland/spielstaetten/staatstheater

GPS coordinates: 49.23083,6.99611

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:43