Backstage

Backstage

Explore
the Palast

Welcome to Berlin-Mitte – the centre of German politics, but also Berlin’s trendy nightlife. Nowhere in Germany will you find more theaters in such a small area. And in the midst of it is the world’s biggest theater stage!

The Palast’s stage history goes back to 1919; the new theater building has stood at Friedrichstraße 107 since 1984. Today, the Palast has arrived in the twenty-first century: its Grand Shows are ultramodern and feature the latest high-tech effects. The theater is renowned for its ballet company comprising 60 dancers, 18-member show band and Young Ensemble with 240 Berlin kids between the ages of six and 17.

In February, the show palace is transformed into a film palace when it becomes the Berlinale’s biggest cinema.

Virtual tour: Use your mouse or fingers to take a look around the theater hall and foyer. Click on the numbers on the right-hand side to access the different levels at the Palast.

Superlatives are a hallmark of the Friedrichstadt-Palast.
Berliner Zeitung

The Friedrichstadt-Palast is far more than just a revue theatre: it is Berlin's cultural landmark and a powerful magnet for culture enthusiasts and city visitors alike.
IHK Magazin BERLINER WIRTSCHAFT

I don’t think there's anything quite like it left in the world.

Jean Paul GAULTIER in VOGUE about Palast

This monumental entertainment palace is truly one of a kind and entirely worthy of its “world-class” reputation.
Süddeutsche Zeitung

With its distinctive character and elegance, it counts among the irreplaceable architectural monuments of a bygone era.
Die Welt

For those wishing to escape reality for a few hours, the Friedrichstadt-Palast is always a safe bet!
Harper´s BAZAAR

THE PALAST

The Palast is the number one among the Berlin theaters with 700.000 visitors every year

THE PALAST

An absolute highlight of every Grand Show:
The breathtaking kickline

THE PALAST

The Palast is unique in the world for its sheer size with 1.899 seats and a total of almost 3,000 square metres of stage

THE PALAST

The largest ensuite shows in the world with over 100 stunning artists

THE PALAST

Technically modernised: The famous water basin from 1984

DANCING

Our ballet

The international dance ensemble comprises 60
dancers from 26 nations.

PERFECTION

MUSICAL

Our show band

The Palast show band is one of the world’s largest
ensuite ensembles with 18 musicians.

FINESSE

YOUNG

junges Ensemble

The Palast is an institution with a long tradition: Europe’s largest ensemble for kids and young people who showcase their talents every winter season.

TALENTS

ONE CENTURY

Schwarz-weiß-Aufnahme des alten Friedrichstadt-Palasts.

Our history

The Palast Berlin has been the leading address for outstanding show entertainment for almost one hundred years now. Its beginnings can be traced back to the Großes Schauspielhaus under director Max Reinhardt.