Theater Koblenz

Theater Koblenz is a performance venue along the Middle Rhine featuring neoclassical design with a horseshoe-shaped auditorium that holds about 470 spectators. The building combines historical architecture with functional spaces for staging different types of productions.

The building was created in 1787 based on designs by Peter Joseph Krahe, commissioned by the Elector and Archbishop of Trier Clemens Wenzeslaus von Sachsen. It became one of the earlier theatres built in this region and shaped the city's cultural development.

The theatre serves as a gathering place where the city comes together for performances, with its varied programming reflecting what audiences in the region want to see. Visitors experience productions ranging from traditional plays to contemporary works that draw people with different interests.

The theatre is located centrally in Koblenz and is easy to reach on foot or by public transport. On-site information about current performances and guided tour options is available.

The auditorium ceiling displays paintings from 1787 that use optical tricks to create the appearance of relief work, a clever way to save on construction costs. This painting technique was innovative for its time and shows how craftspeople found practical solutions.

Location: Koblenz

Architects: Peter Joseph Krahe

Official opening: 1787

Website: http://theater-koblenz.de

GPS coordinates: 50.35820,7.59944

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48