Stadttheater Aschaffenburg

Stadttheater Aschaffenburg is a performance venue on Schlossgasse featuring classical architecture with cast-iron columns whose bases and capitals are gilded. The building holds several spaces for different types of performances and serves the full range of programming throughout the year.

The building was established in 1811 under the patronage of Karl Theodor von Dalberg, after the Mainz court relocated to Aschaffenburg to escape French revolutionary forces. This founding period makes it a witness to the political upheavals in Europe at the start of the 19th century.

The theatre carries the city's name and reflects its identity as a cultural hub. Today the spaces host plays, dance performances, concerts, and readings that regularly draw audiences.

The theatre is centrally located on Schlossgasse and easy to reach on foot. When planning a visit, it helps to check what type of performance is on, since the spaces, lighting, and acoustics vary depending on the event.

The original ballroom from 1811 was rebuilt in the 1980s and now serves as backstage and storage space for scenery. This repurposing shows how the theatre's priorities shifted over time.

Location: Aschaffenburg

Architects: Emanuel Herigoyen

Official opening: 1811

Address: Schloßgasse 8

Website: https://stadttheater-aschaffenburg.de

GPS coordinates: 49.97413,9.14404

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:07