When does the architectural tour begin?

The tour begins on 05.07.2026 at 10:00 AM.

How long does the event last?

The tour is scheduled until 11:30 AM and lasts approximately 90 minutes.

Where does the tour take place?

The meeting point and event location is the Great House of the State Theater Cottbus at Schillerplatz 1 in Cottbus.

Is the Great House accessible?

Yes, the Great House is one of the accessible venues. Prior registration is recommended for visitor services.

Is there an induction loop for hearing aids?

Yes, the Great House has an induction loop that can be used in all seats in the auditorium.

What is the ticket price?

A verified price was not clearly stated in the available sources.

Experience Jugendstil, Theater Splendor, and City History at the Cottbus Great House

Name: Architectural Tour Through and Around the Great House of the State Theater Cottbus
Start: 2026-07-05T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-05T13:30:00+02:00
Location: Großes Haus des Staatstheaters Cottbus

A Jugendstil Gem Opens Its Doors: Architectural Tour in the Great House

This architectural tour through and around the Great House of the State Theater Cottbus invites a rare glimpse behind the magnificent facade. Those who enter the building at Schillerplatz will encounter not just a theater, but a total work of art from the Jugendstil era, where architecture, craftsmanship, painting, and sculpture merge into an impressive stage of building.

Bernhard Sehring's Handwriting in the Light of History

The Berlin architect Bernhard Sehring created a structure of extraordinary radiance with the Cottbus theater. The tour narrates that epoch when theater houses were not merely performance venues but cultural palaces for citizens. In 1908, the house opened after just 16 months of construction with Lessing's Minna von Barnhelm. Since then, the Great House has been one of the most distinctive architectural testimonies of theater in Brandenburg.

Spaces That Resemble Scene Designs

Experienced guides direct attention to the auditorium, through the foyers, and towards the sculptures in the outdoor area. It is particularly in these transitions that the special theater atmosphere unfolds: the play of lines, ornaments, and light, which on the steps, wall surfaces, and balustrades almost seems like a paused staging. Here, it becomes evident how much stage art and building art reflect each other.

More Than a Theater: A Piece of City Identity

The State Theater Cottbus is the only state theater in Brandenburg and shapes the cultural life of the city as a multi-department house. The architectural tour makes this significance sensibly tangible: you can feel the history of the house, its renewals, and the care with which this place has been preserved. For culture enthusiasts, this is a stage experience of a different kind, but with the same intensity as a night in the auditorium.

For the Curious, City Explorers, and Theater Lovers

Whether it's an enthusiasm for architecture, a love for theater, or simply a desire for a special Sunday morning: this tour combines knowledge, atmosphere, and discovery. Those wanting to understand Cottbus will find in the Great House a key to the city's history. Those who love theater will experience the magic of a house that does not hide its beauty but reveals it.

Conclusion: The architectural tour through and around the Great House of the State Theater Cottbus promises an impressive look at Jugendstil, theater history, and building art. An appointment for all who want to experience culture not just visually but spatially. Save the date and be there live.