Hamburg’s new visionary theatre, with seating for up to 3,500 people. The Theatre at the Großmarkt presents theatre performances, concerts, musicals, shows and much more. A visit is well worth it, not only for the fantastic programme, but also for the spectacular architecture of the listed Großmarkthalle.
The large building with its futuristic-looking roof structure is a listed building. Special precautions were therefore necessary to enable it to be converted and used as Hamburg's largest theatre at the time from 2015 onwards. The theatre was completely integrated into the existing Großmarkthalle and, with its foyer, auditorium and bar on three levels, covers an area of more than 6,500 square metres.
From autumn 2026: Moulin Rouge! The musical at the Theater am Großmarkt
From 5 November 2026, a new era will dawn at the Theater am Großmarkt, where you can experience Baz Luhrmann's Oscar-winning masterpiece live: Moulin Rouge! The musical invites the audience into an extraordinary setting that is a nightclub, theatre and dance hall all in one.
Moulin Rouge! celebrates truth, beauty, freedom and love. The musical features 75 songs by 165 composers spanning 160 years of pop music history. From Offenbach to Lady Gaga, it's a musical extravaganza that you simply must see. Tickets for Moulin Rouge! The Musical, including hotel accommodation, can be found here.
Admission time
Access to the grounds and the theatre pavilion is possible 2 hours before the start of the performance.
The theatre foyer opens 1 hour and 30 minutes before the start, and the theatre auditorium opens 30 minutes before the start of the show.
Duration of the shows
The Musical lasts approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes, including a 25-minute interval.
Food & drinks in the theatre
Hot meals, snacks and drinks are available for purchase in the theatre and the adjoining restaurant. Guests are not permitted to bring their own food and drinks.
How to get there
By public transport
S-Bahn station: Hammerbrook
- Take the footpath along the canal. Cross Amsinckstraße and then use the entrance via Tor West via Lippeltstraße/Banksstraße (footpath approx. 800 m).
Bus 3 stop: Lippeltstraße
- Use the entrance via Tor West via Lippeltstraße/Banksstraße (walk approx. 300 m).
Underground 1 stop: Steinstraße
- Walk across Deichtorplatz into Banksstraße until you reach the theatre car park (approx. 800 m walk).
By car
- From HafenCity: Coming from HafenCity, turn off Shanghaiallee onto Koreastraße. Turn left onto Oberhafenbrücke and then right onto Banksstraße. From there, continue straight ahead for 400 metres to Tor West.
- Leaving the city: All cars leaving the city via Amsinckstraße or Högerdamm can turn right onto Lippeltstraße and then left onto the driveway to Tor West.
- Entering the city: Visitors entering the city should turn left from Amsinckstraße onto Lippeltstraße and then left again to reach Tor West and the car park.
Parking
To ensure a smooth journey by car, you can book a parking space directly in front of the theatre on the wholesale market grounds in advance here. The parking fee is €12.00 in advance online and €14.00 on site (cashless). Parking spaces are available while stocks last.
The entrance to the theatre car park is via the entrance to the wholesale market area and opens approximately 2 hours before the start of the performance. Currently, only the WEST GATE is available for this purpose. For your navigation system, enter the destination address ‘Banksstraße 28, 20097 Hamburg’.
