Friedrichstadt-Palast

Friedrichstadt-Palast is a theatre building in Berlin-Mitte with 1,895 seats and a stage covering 2,854 square meters (30,710 square feet). The structure includes several floors with foyers, dressing rooms, and technical spaces for large productions.

The original structure opened in 1867 as a market hall, later became a circus venue, and in 1919 turned into the Großes Schauspielhaus under director Max Reinhardt. The current building replaced a postwar predecessor in 1984 and was designed by architects from East Germany.

This venue continues Berlin's tradition of revue entertainment, presenting choreographed ensemble scenes with live animals, acrobatic acts, and changing stage sets. Families and tourists visit for evening performances that merge traditional show techniques with contemporary dance forms.

The box office opens daily from 13:00 to 18:30 and sells tickets for evening shows. The entire building offers wheelchair access and provides seating for wheelchair users in different sections of the auditorium.

The stage contains a water basin holding 180,000 liters (47,550 gallons), allowing performers to incorporate water effects into productions. Technicians can adjust the water level during performances to create different scenic environments.

Location: Bezirk Mitte von Berlin

Inception: 1947

Architects: Erhardt Gißke, Manfred Prasser, Dieter Bankert

Capacity: 1895

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Friedrichstraße

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 13:00-18:30

Phone: +493023262326

Email: happiness@palast.berlin

Website: https://palast.berlin

GPS coordinates: 52.52392,13.38888

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:46