World-class artists love coming to Munich's major theatres. The classical spoken theatre and the major music stages offer their audiences a diverse and creative programme every theatre season. Here you will find an overview of the performances that will premiere in 2026/27 and then be included in the programme for the current season.
Residenztheater
Münchner Kammerspiele
Volkstheater
Nationaltheater
Staatstheater on Gärtnerplatz
Deutsches Theater
The Bavarian State Theatre, featuring the Residenztheater on Max-Joseph-Platz in the heart of the city, stands as one of the largest spoken theatres in the German-speaking region. In addition to the Residenztheater, affectionately called “Resi“ by Munich locals, the theatre is also home to the Cuvilliés-Theater and the Marstall. The Residenztheater produces performances in German only – however, some of these are shown with English surtitles.
Oedipus, by Robert Icke, based on Sophocles
Oedipus, the leading candidate of the new political movement, is all but certain to win the election. But why are the circumstances surrounding his predecessor’s fatal car accident being kept under wraps? And what is the truth behind the fake news about his origins? Oedipus begins to investigate – despite all warnings. As in his modern adaptation of Schnitzler’s *Die Ärztin*, British director and playwright Robert Icke radically transposes a theatrical classic into the present day. Icke’s *Oedipus* looks beyond the myth and is both a family tragedy and a political thriller.
since April 24, 2026, tickets, residenztheater.de
Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare. Elsa-Sophie Jach's production focuses on the spaces allocated not only to the hostile Mantague and Capulet families, but also to the sexes in this play about love and death.
since May 16, 2025, English surtitles on February 28 and March 5, 2026, tickets, residenztheater.de
Die Dreigroschenoper (The Threepenny Opera), by Bertolt Brecht (libretto) and Kurt Weill (music), with the collaboration of Elisabeth Hauptmann. Philipp Stölzl’s new production of Brecht and Weill’s classic, with sharp wit, unforgettable songs and social explosiveness, depicts a world in which everything has its price.
from September 27, 2026, tickets, residenztheater.de
Faust I, a tragedy by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Director Ulrich Rasche condenses Goethe’s masterpiece into a powerful intimate drama exploring the inner conflict of modern man, torn between self-realisation, seduction and self-destruction.
from November 6, 2026, tickets, residenztheater.de
The Programme provides information on all other plays and venues of the Bavarian State Theatre.
The Münchner Kammerspiele on Maximilianstrasse is a municipal theatre, which itself can be described as a unique work of spatial art in the Art Nouveau style. Over the years, the theatre ensemble has included famous names like Therese Giehse and Heinz Rühmann. Berthold Brecht once directed here, and August Everding, Dieter Dorn, and Matthias Lilienthal have served as artistic directors. Barbara Mundel has been in charge of the Kammerspiele since the 2020/21 season. The Münchner Kammerspiele produce performances in German with English surtitles.
Wallenstein, a slaughter feast in seven courses adapted from Friedrich Schiller. The story of Wallenstein, one of the most successful mercenary leaders in history, has much to tell us about our current wide and dirty panorama of wars and is highly topical about the structures of power, hubris and loyalty. Amongst all the dealmaking, are there any strategies for peace?
since October 4, 2025, English surtitles, tickets, muenchner-kammerspiele.de
Bevor ich es vergesse, adapted from the novel by Anne Pauly. A woman has to sort out her father’s affairs after his death – organising his funeral service and burial, clearing out his house and so on. Anyone who has ever done this knows it can lead to despair.
since October 8, 2025, English surtitles, tickets, muenchner-kammerspiele.de
Sauhund, 80s in Munich: gay, from the country, hungry for life. Based on the novel by Lion Christ. Bavaria, the early 1980s. Franz Josef Strauß, Freddie Mercury and Rainer Werner Fassbinder all live at the same time in Munich, a vibrant city of contradictions.
since October 18, 2025, English surtitles, tickets, muenchner-kammerspiele.de
Wachse oder weiche, on the fascination of growth. A fusion of theatre, cabaret and music with Maximilian Schafroth. Maximilian Schafroth is known for his sharp and tender perspective and sees himself as a mediator of the friction between town and country. For his debut theatre piece, he is evoking the world down on the farm as well as everyday life in the state capital.
since October 24, 2025, English surtitles, tickets, muenchner-kammerspiele.de
The Programme provides information on all other plays and venues of Münchner Kammerspiele.
In autumn 2021, the Volkstheater relocated to its new home in Munich's Schlachthofviertel (district): a modern brick building with arches and undulating curves. The theatre is run by Christian Stückl, a sculptor from Oberammergau, who is also the director of the Oberammergau Passion Play. Together with young actors and directors, he fosters an experimental environment in the theatre. The Volkstheater produces performances in German only.
Glaube, Liebe, Roboter, by Bonn Park, based on Ödön von Horváth. After the suicide of the protagonist Elisabeth, she is resurrected as a robot in the anatomical institute in an undefined future. In these moments, a view opens up from the peaceful institute to a post-apocalyptic outside world.
since September 25, 2025, tickets, muenchner-volkstheater.de
Der Brandner Kaspar und das ewig' Leben, by Franz von Kobell / Kurt Wilhelm. The eternal drama about life and death is here a comedy. Because one individual is able to outwit the omnipotence of death and the heavenly forces of fate with his slyness and stubbornness.
since October 4, 2025, tickets, muenchner-volkstheater.de
The Programme provides information on all other plays and venues of the Münchner Volkstheater.
The Nationaltheater, a classical building, is the venue of the Bayerische Staatsoper (opera), the Bavarian State Ballet and the Bavarian State Orchestra. A highlight of the season is the opera festival, which always takes place in June/July. The stage is one of the largest in the world and has premièred works by Richard Wagner. The Bayerische Staatsoper produces performances in the original language of the operas with German and English surtitles.
Faust, composer Charles Gounod. Libretto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carré. Opera in five acts (1869), recommended for age 14 and older.
from Februar 8, 2026, performance in French with English and German surtitles, tickets, staatsoper.de
Rigoletto, composer Giuseppe Verdi. Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave based on Victor Hugo's play, Le Roi s’amuse. Melodrama in three acts (1851), recommended for age 14 and older.
from March 7, 2026, performance in Italian with English and German surtitles, tickets, staatsoper.de
Of One Blood, composer Brett Dean. Libretto by Heather Betts based on texts by Mary Stuart, Elizabeth Tudor and other 16th century sources. Opera in two acts (2026), recommended for age 14 and older.
from Mai 10, 2026, performance in English with surtitles in German and English, tickets, staatsoper.de
Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), composer Richard Wagner. Symphonic poem by Richard Wagner. First day of the stage festival play, Der Ring des Nibelungen (1870), recommended for age 14 and older.
from Juni 25, 2026, performance in German with surtitles in German and English, tickets, staatsoper.de
Alcina, composer Georg Friedrich Händel. Libretto by an unknown author based on the libretto by Antonio Fanzaglia for the L'isola di Alcina opera by Riccardo Broschi, based on the 6th and 7th songs from the Orlando furioso epic piece by Ludovico Ariosto. Dramma per musica in three acts (1735), recommended for age 14 and older.
from Juli 13, 2026, performance in Italian with surtitles in German and English, tickets, staatsoper.de
The Programme provides information on all other plays and venues of the Nationaltheater.
Since its beginnings, the Gärtnerplatztheater, as it is colloquially known in Munich, has presented operettas and musical comedies in the spirit of popular musical theatre. To this day, the theatre is one of the most important venues for opera, operetta, musicals and dance in Munich. Some of the productions have English and German subtitles.
Die Reise nach Reims (The Journey to Reims), music by Gioachino Rossini. Libretto by Luigi Balocchi. Die Reise nach Reims offers a panorama of Europe that is as masterful as it is topical, brimming with wit, bel canto splendour and subtle social satire.
from October 16, 2026, in Italian with German and English surtitles, tickets, gaertnerplatztheater.de
Die Landstreicher, music by Carl Michael Ziehrer. Libretto by Leopold Krenn and Karl Lindau. Guests can look forward to rousing melodies, quirky humour and a whirlwind tale of luck, deception and social advancement.
from November 20, 2026, in German with German and English surtitles, tickets, gaertnerplatztheater.de
When Hitler Stole the Pink Rabbit, based on the novel of the same name by Judith Kerr, music by Thomas Zaufke, book and lyrics by Henry Mason. The moving story of flight, loss and new beginnings, brought to the stage as a plea for humanity and hope that is as poignant as it is relevant.
from December 9, 2026, in German, tickets, gaertnerplatztheater.de
Far West, by Mattia Russo and Antonio De Rosa / KOR’SIA. The choreographers create a fascinating Western world brimming with a spirit of adventure, a longing for freedom and a playful exploration of the myths of the Wild West.
from January 29, 2027, age recommendation: 12 years and above, tickets, gaertnerplatztheater.de
Romeo and Juliet, music by Charles Gounod, libretto by Jules Barbier and Michael Carré. The famous love tragedy as a moving psychological drama about the power of love in a world marked by hatred and social divisions.
from March 5, 2027, in French with German and English surtitles, age recommendation: 14 years and above, tickets, gaertnerplatztheater.de
The Programme provides information on all other plays and venues of the Gärtnerplatztheater.
Germany's largest theatre for guest performances, the Deutsches Theater in Munich, hosts concerts, variety shows, ballet and contemporary dance productions in addition to the big musicals from New York's Broadway or London's West End. Located in the vibrant Bahnhofsviertel (district), this stage offers a varied programme of the highest quality all year round.
Information on current performances, tickets and the annual programme at the Deutsches Theater are available here.
