Architectural Tour at the Cottbus State Theatre: Experience Art Nouveau up Close
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Art Nouveau up close: Experience the Great House of the Cottbus State Theatre from the inside and outside
This architectural tour opens the view to one of the most prominent theatrehouses in Germany: the Great House of the Cottbus State Theatre. On 2026-07-19 at 10:00 AM, the tour will take you through an Art Nouveau ensemble designed by Bernhard Sehring as a total artwork of architecture, craftsmanship, painting, and sculpture. The tour lasts 90 minutes, ends at 11:30 AM, and starts at the main entrance of the Great House at Schillerplatz 1. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/architekturfuehrung-durch-und-um-das-grosse-haus-des-staatstheaters-cottbus/))
A house that tells stories with all senses
The first impression feels like a small theatre premiere in silence: facades, foyers, and sculptures unfold that special theatrical atmosphere that has characterized the Cottbus State Theatre since its opening on October 1, 1908. The building is considered Bernhard Sehring's most matured work and combines the grand lines of Art Nouveau with surprising details. Those who look closely will discover lions, panther carriages, and Dionysian imagery – a stage experience that does not begin on stage, but at the building itself. ([staatstheater-cottbus.de](https://www.staatstheater-cottbus.de/de/staatstheater/spielstaetten/artikel-grosses-haus.html))
Between history, dramaturgy, and architecture
The architectural tour makes clear why this house holds significance far beyond Cottbus. The state theatre is the only state theatre in Brandenburg and a multi-genre house with drama, musical theatre, ballet, and concerts. The architecture speaks not only of representation, but of a living theatrical history that has developed over more than a century. This very connection between architecture and cultural identity lends the tour its special dramatic tension. ([theaterkompass.de](https://theaterkompass.de/theaterverzeichnisse/organisation/103))
What visitors can expect during the tour
Experienced guides will show the auditorium, foyers, sculptures, and the outdoor area. The public tours take place almost every Sunday at 10 AM, and the group size is limited. Tickets are available exclusively in advance at CottbusService until Saturdays at 2 PM or as a print@home ticket until the start of the tour. Thus, the format is aimed at culture enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and anyone who wants to discover the theatre away from the performance. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/architekturfuehrung-durch-und-um-das-grosse-haus-des-staatstheaters-cottbus/))
Practical information for the visit
The Great House is accessible by bus lines 3N, 19, 29, and 47 as well as by tram line 3 via the stop August-Bebel-Straße. The auditorium of the Great House has 621 seats. The event is subject to a fee; adults pay 11.00 euros, while the reduced price is 9.00 euros. Discounts apply, among others, to children, students, the unemployed, people with disabilities, as well as holders of the Pücklerticket and the guest card Burg. ([staatstheater-cottbus.de](https://www.staatstheater-cottbus.de/de/staatstheater/spielstaetten/artikel-grosses-haus.html))
Conclusion
This architectural tour is more than just a walk: it is an encounter with a cultural-historical masterpiece that unites Art Nouveau, theatre history, and city identity in a single house. Anyone wishing to experience Cottbus from its most sensual side should not miss this appointment and discover the Great House live. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/architekturfuehrung-durch-und-um-das-grosse-haus-des-staatstheaters-cottbus/))
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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StaatstheaterCottbus
- Website: https://www.staatstheater-cottbus.de
