Architecture tour in the Grand House: Experience Cottbus' Art Nouveau theater anew
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Art Nouveau up close: Discover the Grand House of the Cottbus State Theater
On Sunday, October 4, 2026, the Grand House of the Cottbus State Theater opens its architectural and cultural-historical spaces for a special city tour. During the architecture tour, visitors will experience an extraordinary Art Nouveau ensemble, where architecture, theater history, and artistic details merge into an impressive discovery experience.
A total work of art by Bernhard Sehring
The Berlin architect Bernhard Sehring combined architecture, craftsmanship, painting, and sculpture into a harmonious whole. The Grand House was opened in 1908 after only 16 months of construction. For the inauguration, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's play Minna von Barnhelm was on the program. To this day, the combination of elegant Art Nouveau architecture and vibrant stage culture shapes Cottbus's cultural heritage.
Foyers, auditorium, and fascinating details
Experienced tour guides provide insights into the auditorium, the foyers, selected sculptures, and the architectural features around the building. Ornamentation, spatial effects, and historical design elements tell the story of an era when theaters were planned as representative total works of art.
Theater history in a special atmosphere
The Grand House has been owned by the state of Brandenburg since 1992 and, as the only state theater in the state, forms an important center of the regional cultural landscape. As a four-category theater, it connects drama, musical theater, ballet, and concerts. During the tour, it becomes apparent how closely architecture, local history, and the identity of the city of Cottbus are intertwined.
Practical information about the architecture tour
The tour begins at 10:00 AM at the main entrance of the State Theater and lasts about 90 minutes. The group size is limited. Tickets are available in advance from CottbusService as well as as print@home tickets until the start of the tour. The regular admission is 11.00 Euros, and reduced tickets cost 9.00 Euros. The discount applies to children, students, unemployed persons, people with disabilities, as well as holders of the Pücklerticket and the GästeCard Burg.
Conclusion: A cultural discovery experience in Cottbus
This city tour offers architecture enthusiasts, theater lovers, and culturally interested visitors an intensive look behind the façades of the Grand House. Those who wish to experience Art Nouveau, local history, and authentic theater atmosphere together will discover Cottbus from a new perspective on this tour. Mark the date now and secure the limited ticket contingent.
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