Petőfi Theatre

Petőfi Theatre is a theater building in Sopron featuring distinctive Art Nouveau design created by István Medgyaszay in 1909 that still impresses today. The structure displays characteristic features of this architectural period with decorative elements and a thoughtfully designed interior layout for performances.

After fire safety concerns with the earlier neoclassical theater from 1840, the city council approved construction of a new building in 1909. The new Art Nouveau theater rose quickly and became the city's cultural center.

The hall shapes artistic life in Sopron by hosting regular performances ranging from Shakespeare to Ibsen and Hungarian composers like Kodály. Visitors can experience directly how this theater has connected generations of audiences with diverse works.

The theater sits in Sopron's city center and is easily accessible with accommodations for different visitor groups. Current programming and event information can be found online on the venue's website.

Composer Imre Kálmán attended a performance of his famous operetta 'A Csárdáskirálynő' in 1937. This meeting between artist and his work at this location remains a notable chapter in Sopron's theater history.

Location: Sopron

Architects: István Medgyaszay

Official opening: 1909

Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture

GPS coordinates: 47.68427,16.58795

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:01