St. Pauli Theater

Theater Historic Hamburg theatre hosting plays and concerts

In Hamburg’s St. Pauli district, the St. Pauli Theater stages plays and cabaret in a small historic venue; locals and visitors attend evening performances and neighborhood festivals.

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St. Pauli Theater is a historic performance venue in the St. Pauli district of Hamburg, Germany. It is one of the city’s longstanding private theatres serving drama and commercial stage productions.

The theatre presents plays, cabaret and touring productions in a compact urban venue and is a cultural fixture in the Reeperbahn area. Visitors attend for contemporary and classic stage works and for its convenient central location in St. Pauli.

The theatre has a long history as a private stage in Hamburg and has operated through different building phases and managements while continuing to host theatrical programming.

It sits in the St. Pauli neighborhood of Hamburg, close to the Reeperbahn and other central entertainment venues.

  • Location and programming: Located in the St. Pauli quarter close to Hamburg's Reeperbahn entertainment district, the theatre hosts plays and touring productions.
St. Pauli Theater
Spielbudenplatz 29-30, 20359 Hamburg, Germany
53.5492, 9.9634
Tickets typically €25-€40 depending on performance

How to Get to St. Pauli Theater #

A ten-minute walk from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof (main station) or a short ride on the U3 line to St. Pauli station. Spielbudenplatz is in the heart of the St. Pauli entertainment district; trams and buses also serve nearby stops.

Tips for Visiting St. Pauli Theater #

  • Book in advance for weekend performances - the theatre is small and sells out for popular shows.
  • The theatre's programming includes comedies and musicals; check season listings for shows in English or surtitled productions.
  • Arrive early to see the interior - the wood-panelled foyer and intimate stalls are part of the experience.

Best Time to Visit St. Pauli Theater #

Best visited during theatre season (autumn through spring) when the program is richest; summer hosts fewer shows.

Autumn/Winter
September-February · 0-10°C
Main theatre season with a full schedule of plays and musicals.
Spring
March-May · 5-15°C
New productions open and theatre festivals sometimes feature guest companies.

Weather & Climate near St. Pauli Theater #

Climate

St. Pauli Theater's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (758 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 21°

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 73 mm of rain.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
14° 23°

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
13°

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with 73 mm of rain.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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