Place du Théâtre, Central square near Saint-Michel Church in Dijon, France

Place du Théâtre is a central square in Dijon featuring a neoclassical theater building that anchors one side and dates from the early 19th century. Multiple pedestrian streets branch out from the square, and the surrounding buildings show architectural styles from different periods.

The square was originally called Place Saint-Étienne before being renamed Place du Théâtre in 1904 as part of broader changes to street names in the city. The theater building itself was constructed earlier, in the early 19th century, and represented a major civic investment of that era.

The square was renamed in 1904 during a secularisation of street names by the newly elected socialist and anticlerical municipal council; it had previously been Place Saint-Étienne. The former Saint-Étienne church now houses the municipal library, and the Saint-Michel church also faces the square. Brasseries, hotels, banks and an old bookshop occupy the surrounding buildings.

The square is easy to reach on foot and has restaurants, hotels, and other services nearby in the surrounding streets. Since redesign work in the 2010s, the area prioritizes pedestrians, with reduced vehicle traffic making it simpler to walk around and explore.

The Caisse d'Épargne building standing beside the theater shows design elements from the late 19th century with decorative details that contrast with the simpler neoclassical forms around it. This building often goes unnoticed by visitors focused on the theater, yet its facade reveals how architectural tastes shifted during this period.