Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus

The Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus is the principal municipal theatre in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and a leading venue for dramatic theatre and contemporary dance in the city.

The house presents a seasonal programme that includes classical and contemporary plays, dance and guest productions from national and international companies. It operates multiple performance spaces ranging from a large auditorium to smaller studio stages, offering a mix of full-scale productions and experimental work.

Düsseldorf’s municipal theatre tradition dates back to the 19th century; the present theatre complex replaced earlier buildings and has served as the city’s main drama venue since the late 20th century. Over time the company and building infrastructure have been adapted to host a broader range of performing-arts formats.

The theatre sits in central Düsseldorf close to the Rhine river and the Hofgarten urban park, within easy reach of the city centre and public transport.

• Programming tip: The theatre stages both large-scale productions and smaller studio performances, so check the season programme to know which auditorium a performance uses.
• Getting there: Located in central Düsseldorf close to the Rhine and the Hofgarten, it is served by the city's public transport network for easy access.