Prinzregententheater

Prinzregententheater is an opera house and concert hall in Munich with a stage visible from all 1,029 seats in the auditorium. The seating area follows an amphitheater-like design that ensures every seat has an unobstructed view of the performance.

Architect Max Littmann designed the building based on the Richard Wagner Festival Theatre in Bayreuth and opened it in 1901. Following World War II, the Bavarian State Opera used it temporarily after their original building was destroyed in the war.

The building hosts the Bavarian Theatre Academy August Everding, where students train and perform regularly. It serves as a working space where theater arts remain central to daily activities.

The theatre is located on Prinzregentenplatz and is easily accessible by public transport. Visitors should check the current program and arrival times before planning a visit.

The building served as a temporary home for the Bavarian State Opera for nearly two decades after World War II while their main theater was being rebuilt. This emergency arrangement revealed how adaptable the space was to different artistic needs.

Location: Munich

Inception: 1901

Architects: Max Littmann

Official opening: August 20, 1901

Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture

Capacity: 1029

Address: Prinzregentenplatz 12

Website: http://prinzregententheater.de

GPS coordinates: 48.13900,11.60560

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:27