The Stage Operettenhaus is located on Spielbudenplatz directly on the famous Reeperbahn and offers musical enjoyment in the unique atmosphere of the Hamburg district.
For over 150 years, the Operettenhaus on Spielbudenplatz has been an attractive place to go for locals and visitors alike. Founded as "Circus Gymnasticus" with 3,000 seats in 1840 and renamed as "Centralhalle" in 1864 and "Operettenhaus" in 1920, its international programme was already entertaining the hordes of spectators in St. Pauli by the turn of the century. After the Operettenhaus was virtually completely gutted by the nights of bombing which struck Hamburg in 1943, it enjoyed a new lease of life as a new building on the same site. From that point on it staged operettas, guest theatrical performances, revue shows and the first musicals.
Musicals at Stage Operettenhaus
The venue can look back at a long history of theatre shows and musicals. Numerous musical classics such as "Mamma mia!", "Sister Act" or "Kinky Boots" have already been performed under the roof of the architectural work of art. The action-loaded musical "Rocky" offered unique entertainment to music enthusiasts between 2012 and 2015 and was replaced "LOVE NEVER DIES - Phantom II", which is a sequel to Andrew Lloyd Webbers celebrated classic "The Phantom of the Opera". Since spring 2026, BACK TO THE FUTURE – The Musical has been enchanting audiences here. The musical reimagines the cult film of the 1980s and presents hits from the blockbuster film such as Power of Love (Huey Lewis & The News) and many more.
Admission time
Admission is approximately 1.5 hours before showtime. The exact time is stated on your ticket.
Duration of the show
The musical lasts approximately 3 hours including a 20 minute break.
Food & drinks in the theatre
A selection of drinks and snacks is available for purchase at the theatre. Bringing your own food and drinks is not permitted. This includes beverage containers and food of any kind or size.
How to get there
By public transportation
- S-Bahn lines S1, S2 or S3 to the Reeperbahn stop
- Underground line U3 to the St. Pauli stop (Millerntorplatz/Reeperbahn exit)
- Bus lines 16, 17, 36, 37 and 112 to the St. Pauli stop (night buses on lines 601, 607, 609 and 688)
Travelling by car
Travelling via the A7 motorway (north)
- take the Stellingen exit onto Kieler Straße in the direction of Centrum/Altona, Hafen
- turn into Reeperbahn at the S-Bahn Reeperbahn junction
- the Stage Operettenhaus is at the end of the Reeperbahn on the right
Travelling via the A1 motorway (south/north)
- at the Hamburg Süd motorway junction, take the A255 over the Elbbrücken towards Centrum
- straight ahead via Amsinckstraße, Willy-Brandt-Straße, Ludwig-Erhard-Straße to Millerntor (St. Pauli underground station)
- the Stage Operettenhaus is at the beginning of the Reeperbahn on the left
Costs for parking
Paid multi-storey car parks and parking spaces are located along the Reeperbahn in the immediate vicinity
