The Municipal Theatre

The municipal theatre

A cultural stop on the Berne audio-guided tour, the municipal theatre stands right next to the grain hall. This neo-Baroque opera house opened its doors in 1903, built by the architect Rene von Wurstemberger and funded by a private company.

The Buhnen Bern

Renovated and modernised in 2015, the theatre has borne since 2021 the name Buhnen Bern, which means in German the stages of Berne. It hosts opera, drama and ballet, and offers world premieres and major events.

What to see

In all, about four hundred performances take place each season on the stages of Berne. A high place of the cultural life of the Swiss capital, the theatre charms with its neo-Baroque architecture and the richness of its programming. Admire its fine facade in the heart of the old town.

Practical information

The municipal theatre is near the grain hall, in Berne's old town. Programming and performance times should be checked depending on the season with the institution.

What is the Berne municipal theatre called ?

Since 2021, it is called Buhnen Bern, meaning the stages of Berne in German.

What does the theatre offer ?

Opera, drama and ballet, with about four hundred performances per season.