Studiobühne Köln, Experimental theatre in Cologne, Germany

Studiobühne Köln is an experimental theatre in Cologne with multiple performance spaces presenting contemporary productions. The venue hosts a variety of shows throughout the year, ranging from short pieces to full-length performances.

Founded in 1920, Studiobühne Köln is the oldest German university theatre. Around the end of the 1960s it moved from pure theatre work to experimental formats beyond the stage, and since the 1970s it has also run a film workshop. Georg Franke directed it from 1970 to 2009; Dietmar Kobboldt led it from 2012, and Stawrula Panagiotaki took over at the end of 2023.

The venue serves as a training ground where young performers and crew members develop their skills by working on real productions. Visitors experience shows that often explore unconventional approaches to theater.

The theatre is at Universitätsstraße 16a and is designed to be accessible for people with disabilities. Its stage measures up to 80 m² and the auditorium seats 300; larger events move to the university's Aula, which holds up to 1200. The annual binational theaterszene europa festival brings international partner groups to Cologne.

The annual binational festival theaterszene europa brings international partner theatres to Cologne; the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) regularly funds it. In 2008 the venue was one of the sites of the festival "Politik im Freien Theater".