Darmstadt State Theater

The Darmstadt State Theater is an opera house with two performance spaces for different types of shows. The larger hall holds around 950 spectators, while the smaller space seats approximately 480 people.

The theater's history dates back to 1711 when Elisabeth Dorothea von Hessen-Darmstadt opened the first opera house with a premiere. The current building comes from the 20th century and replaced the older structures.

The theater hosts opera, ballet, and dramatic productions that shape cultural life in the region. Visitors encounter a wide range of performances that place classical and contemporary works side by side.

The venue is most easily accessible by public transport, which connects directly to Darmstadt's center. It is best to arrive early to explore the spaces and orient yourself before the performance begins.

The current building was selected through an architectural competition in 1963 and opened in 1972. The opening performance with Beethoven's Fidelio in the main hall marked a significant moment in the building's history.

Location: Darmstadt

Official opening: 1972

Website: http://staatstheater-darmstadt.de

GPS coordinates: 49.86840,8.64904

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42