Ballenstedt Palace Theatre

Ballenstedt Palace Theatre sits at the end of a tree-lined avenue that connects the town to Schloss Ballenstedt, forming a natural endpoint of this green axis. The building functions today as a venue for operas, concerts, and theatrical performances throughout the year.

The theatre was established in 1788 on the initiative of Princess Pauline and was meant to be a place for artistic performances within the palace grounds. In the 19th century, the house gained attention through visits by renowned musicians such as Albert Lortzing and Franz Liszt.

Traveling theater companies, including Josef Seconda and Friedrich Wilhelm Bossann groups, performed operas, concerts, and plays during winter seasons.

Access is through the tree-lined avenue, which provides a pleasant approach to the building and is worth exploring as part of the visit. Visitors should check ahead about current performances, as the program varies depending on the season.

Composer Albert Lortzing conducted the premiere of his opera Undine here in 1847, a work that later became important in German opera history. The Ballenstedt Festival of 1852 under the direction of Franz Liszt made the venue a significant gathering point in European musical life at that time.

Location: Ballenstedt

Official opening: June 8, 1788

Website: http://ballenstedt.de/kultur-und-tourismus/veranstaltungen/schlosstheater

GPS coordinates: 51.71863,11.21965

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:20