St.-Pauli-Theater

St.-Pauli-Theater is a classical theater in Hamburg's entertainment district with a distinctive facade and around 595 seats. The building retains its original architectural substance and offers an intimate venue for varied performances.

The building opened in 1841 as Urania Theater and received its current name in 1941, making it Hamburg's oldest private theater. Its history reflects the district's long theatrical tradition across generations.

The theater shapes cultural life on the Reeperbahn and presents both classical and contemporary productions. The performances reflect the vibrant theatrical tradition of the district and create a space for artistic encounters.

The theater sits directly on the Reeperbahn and is easily reached on foot or by public transport. The entrance is at street level and the space offers good sight lines from most seats.

The theater began as an Urania concert hall and was later converted into a theatrical space, showing an unusual transformation. This repurposing of the space connects two different artistic periods under one roof.

Location: Hamburg-Mitte

Inception: 1841

Official opening: 1841

Capacity: 595

GPS coordinates: 53.54906,9.96297

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:41