
Staatstheater Darmstadt, Georg-Büchner-Platz 1, Darmstadt
Staatstheater Darmstadt, Georg-Büchner-Platz 1, 64283 Darmstadt, Germany
Upcoming Events

Lazarus: A Musical by David Bowie and Enda Walsh
Immerse yourself in David Bowie's musical legacy with the musical 'Lazarus'. Experience it now at the Staatstheater Darmstadt!

Saša Stanišić: My Misfortune Begins With...
Experience Saša Stanišić live at the State Theatre Darmstadt on June 17, 2026. A special literary event.

Hairspray: The Broadway Musical
Staatstheater Darmstadt presents "Hairspray" - an exciting musical event for the whole family on June 18, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Reviews
Julie
15. November 2018
If you are enrolled in universities in Darmstadt, you are entitled to enter almost all events here. There are monthly symphony concerts, choreography festivals, and opera pieces from time to time. Well-maintained infrastructure and friendly staff services, I enjoy watching shows very much. Thank you.
Gregory Gordon
26. May 2019
Great theater and equally amazing public space. Safe parking structure below the park. The park is a natural place of gathering and relaxing. People come here to enjoy good weather. Many events and cultural events are hosted here to make this place even better.
Ruben Danz
3. January 2025
It is certainly one of the better cultural offers in Darmstadt, although the interior architecture does not match the impressive outside. The seats in the great room are also only semi-comfortable. A two-hour show can get quite long. They do offer great shows and a high level of artistic performance though. The operas are surprisingly good! Parking is easily available.
Lucho Tiz
9. April 2022
Nice theater 🎭 The Staatstheater Darmstadt is a four-section house with opera, dance, drama, and concerts. Karsten Wiegand has been director since the 2014/15 season. The State of Hesse is responsible for the Staatstheater Darmstadt. In accordance with the theater contract dated November 24, 1971 in its currently valid version, the city of Darmstadt is involved with an operating subsidy of 48%. In the large house, which is mainly used by the opera, there are 956 seats and 8 places in the handicapped box. The Small House, in which mainly drama and dance performances are given, has 482 seats and also 8 places in the handicapped box. Since the refurbishment, there has also been the Kammerspiele with 120 seats. The bar in front of the Kammerspiele has room for around 60 people, who can also have a drink here during a smaller performance. The Staatstheater Darmstadt has more than 500 employees. Every year about 40 pieces are newly staged in different categories. In the 2012/13 season, around 224,000 visitors came, which corresponded to an occupancy rate of 75 percent. In 2009/10 there were 260,000 spectators. In the 2007/08 season, the Staatstheater Darmstadt received 26.4 million euros in public funds and was able to take in 3.9 million euros.
Gabriel Phillips-Sanchez
2. October 2025
Great theater. Well equipped and good auditorium.
