Small Theater – Kammerspiele Landshut | Program & Tickets

In the heart of Landshut's old town, in the historic Rottenkolberstadel, visitors can expect a theater experience that is very close to the people: the small theater – Kammerspiele Landshut. The venue combines award-winning architecture with a consistently curated repertoire of contemporary drama, clever adaptations of classics, intense solo works, and selected foyer formats. The compact Kammerspiele hall offers up to 125 seats, creating an atmosphere where every word, every glance, and every gesture on stage is immediately perceptible. A second performance space is the spacious foyer with up to 50 seats – ideal for staged readings, concerts, guest performances, or productions in close proximity to the audience. Thanks to its central location, short distances, clear ticket processes, and good public transport and parking connections, visiting is as uncomplicated as it is inspiring. Those who want to experience the creative scene of Lower Bavaria in the best light will find a venue here that presents theater with conviction – concentrated, pointed, and always with the aim of making big themes tangible in an intimate setting.

Current Events and Program at the Small Theater Landshut

The program of the Kammerspiele Landshut has been characterized for years by thematic breadth and artistic precision. The schedule features premieres, German premieres, contemporary pieces with social relevance, and modern classics – curated by a team that selects works that have their greatest impact in a small setting. Among the defining productions of recent seasons is “NORWAY.TODAY” by Igor Bauersima (premiere May 3, 2024). The production tells – humorously and profoundly at the same time – the story of two young people who negotiate life at a Norwegian cliff in search of meaning. The production, designed for 90 minutes without an intermission, thrives on the directness of the performers and the dense spatial dramaturgy that the Kammerspiele hall ideally facilitates. Also highly regarded is “PRIMA FACIE” by Suzie Miller, a compelling one-woman play (premiere October 11, 2024) that dissects the mechanisms of law and justice. In Landshut, it is presented with great acting power and shows how strongly the close audience-stage relationship can sharpen questions about our social coexistence. Another audience success is the comedy “The Farewell Dinner” by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière (premiere January 18, 2025). Under lively direction, pointed dialogue comedy meets fine character portrayal – a true delight in the chamber play format. The house also cultivates foyer productions like “Love Letters” or new formats like “Lélé,” which unfold their special effect in the intimate setting of the foyer. The sequence of premieres, revivals, and selected guest performances is updated throughout the season. The starting times are reliable: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 6:30 PM. Since there may occasionally be changes during the ongoing performances, it is worthwhile to regularly check the schedule; here you will also find information on special events, collaborations (e.g., with local cultural institutions or clubs like ZONTA), and foyer series. Those who want to dive deeper can browse digitally through the k.magazine of the season and receive background texts, interviews, and visual impressions from rehearsals and performances. Overall, the repertoire shows why the small theater – Kammerspiele Landshut is regarded as a source of inspiration far beyond the city limits: contemporary, pointed, with a love for risk, and at the same time great care in implementation – from the material to the technical precision on stage.

Buying Tickets: Online, Pre-Sale, and Box Office

The ticket purchase is intentionally kept simple and can be done in various ways. The most convenient is online booking directly through the schedule on the website; here you can access the Reservix processing. For online purchases, a system fee of €2 per shopping cart applies; you can download the e-tickets immediately after purchase or print them at home. If you prefer personal assistance, you can use the pre-sale box office at Bauhofstraße 1. It is open on weekdays from Wednesday to Friday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. You can reach the box office by phone at 0871–29465 during this time; on weekends, the theater box office is available by phone one hour before the performance starts. The box office generally opens one hour before the performance begins and offers, if not sold out, remaining tickets at the respective performance price. Reserved tickets can be picked up during the opening hours of the pre-sale box office and no later than 30 minutes before the performance begins; alternatively, postal delivery is possible for a small fee. For schools and kindergartens, the house offers a separate ordering process for morning performances of the children's and youth theater (contact through the artistic operations office). In terms of pricing, the small theater follows a transparent system: theater performances are regularly in the mid-twenties range, there are reduced rates (e.g., for students and pupils), family-friendly prices for family theater, and special prices for premieres or New Year's Eve performances. Groups of ten or more usually receive a 10% discount. Additionally, there are offers such as a 6-ticket subscription (six tickets for the price of five) and gift vouchers that are ideal as presents. For live stream or on-demand offers – a format that the house uses situationally – the access code is noted on the ticket; recordings can be accessed within a defined period. Cancellations are possible for reservations up to 48 hours before the performance begins; for online purchases via Reservix, the conditions there apply. For general inquiries, the artistic operations office is available Tuesday to Friday from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM at 0871–276 16 50 and via email for advice. For those planning barrier-free access: Please register the need for a stair lift at least two weeks in advance; the team will then reserve seats in the front row upon request and assist on-site with usage.

Seating Plan, Seats, and Best View in the Kammerspiele Hall

The small theater – Kammerspiele Landshut is a deliberately intimate venue: The Kammerspiele hall comprises up to 125 seats. The large foyer also serves as a second performance space with up to 50 seats – ideal for readings, staged concerts, and formats that thrive on direct interaction between stage and audience. The architectural concept originally described the hall integrated into the listed barn with 99 seats; depending on the seating arrangement and configuration, this capacity has been increased over the years. A digital seating plan is displayed during the online purchase; it also indicates when rows or seats are rearranged due to scenic particularities. The proximity of the stage and audience room ensures clear sightlines from nearly every seat, which is particularly advantageous for chamber plays, monologues, and dialogue-heavy productions. In pieces without an intermission (often 90 minutes), concentration in the room remains high; the compact depth and width of the stage – construction specifications state 11 m width, 6.20 m depth, and 4.35 m height – support precise lighting and acoustic directness. For visitors with mobility impairments, the house provides a stair lift; to ensure smooth placement and assistance, advance registration at least two weeks before the date is recommended. Upon request, seats in the front row are reserved to keep pathways short and sightlines optimal. Tip for seat selection: Those who want to experience acting with as many nuances as possible often appreciate the middle rows in the center; those who want to experience the physical presence of the performers particularly intensely choose the front rows. Foyer events offer an even more direct atmosphere – here you are almost “in the action.” Many productions (such as “NORWAY.TODAY,” “PRIMA FACIE,” or “The Farewell Dinner”) show how strongly the immediacy of the Kammerspiele condenses the perception of text, rhythm, and performance. The avoidance of unnecessary distance was a guiding principle in the repurposing of the medieval barn: In Landshut, theater is intentionally conceived in a smaller framework – as a space for concentrated attention and shared experience.

Directions and Parking at the Kammerspiele Landshut

The Kammerspiele are centrally located at Bauhofstraße 1, 84028 Landshut – just a few steps from the Old Cattle Market. Those arriving by car can use the access routes via Stethaimerstraße, Schlachthofstraße, and Podewilstraße or via Wittstraße, the Josef-Deimer-Tunnel, and Podewilstraße; from there, it goes via the Old Cattle Market/CCL to Bauhofstraße. For public transport, the route from Landshut main station with bus lines 6 and 3 to “Untere Altstadt/Sutor” or with line 11 to “Alter Viehmarkt CCL” is recommended – both stops are within comfortable walking distance. Particularly convenient are the signposted parking options around the theater: In the City-Center Landshut parking garage at Alten Viehmarkt 5, the first hour is free; thereafter, each additional hour costs €2 with a daily maximum of €10. Additionally, the parking lot of the German Pension Insurance at Christoph-Dorner-Straße 1 is available (Friday 2:00 PM to Sunday 12:00 AM; free from Friday 6:00 PM). This combination usually allows for attending evening performances on weekends without a long search for parking. For a stress-free theater start, it is advisable to plan a few extra minutes for travel and parking ticket during the week; on weekends, the evening performances are scheduled so that the box office opens one hour before the start – ample time to arrive relaxed. Those who spontaneously feel like going to the theater can check the availability of remaining tickets online and use the box office if needed. Due to the central location, restaurants and bars in the Lower Old Town are available before or after; thus, the theater evening becomes a complete outing in the Landshut cultural and culinary landscape. For guests with mobility impairments, advance registration for the stair lift is recommended; the team assists with access and plans seating individually. Information on access, parking duration, and current deviations (e.g., during city festivals) is provided by the theater website in the service area “Directions.”

History, Architecture, and Special Features of the Rottenkolberstadel

The history of the house is inseparably linked to its location. In 1992, the “small theater Landshut” opened under the direction of Sven Grunert initially in a back house in the Neustadt – a daring start with a clear profile: contemporary drama, told concisely. In 1996, the decision was made in the cultural and building senate of the city to convert the listed Rottenkolberstadel in the old town into a theater. On September 26, 1998, the Kammerspiele Landshut were inaugurated. The sensitive conversion of the medieval customs barn was carried out by the Munich office Hild & Kaltwasser. It succeeded in convincingly intertwining historical substance and new use as an intimate theater – without an imposed historical quotation style, but with a clear, restrained architectural language. A design motif is the “red color film” that extends from the foyer to the hall and alludes to classical theater traditions. The result received high recognition: in 1999, there was an acknowledgment at the German Architecture Prize, as well as the BDA Prize Bavaria and the German Light Architecture Prize. The theater hall itself is compactly proportioned – ideal for chamber play formats; construction specifications state 11 meters in width, 6.20 meters in depth, and 4.35 meters in height. Originally described in the concept with 99 seats, the capacity is now stated as up to 125 seats. The large foyer serves as a second, flexible performance space with up to 50 seats. The owner of the building is the city of Landshut; since January 2013, the theater has been organized as a non-profit GmbH and is supported by the city, the government district of Lower Bavaria, and the Bavarian Ministry of Education and Culture. Artistically shaping are productions involving directors such as Sven Grunert and collaborations with strong creative teams in stage, costume, lighting, and technology. Many productions travel to festivals or are replayed in the region – a sign that the Landshut Kammerspiele send impulses far beyond the city. The special strength of the house lies in its intimacy: instead of relying on grand effects, it focuses on closeness, text work, and precise acting. The audience – whether in the front row or in the middle rows – is part of a shared space where thoughts are audible, conflicts are palpable, and soft tones become strong. This attitude makes the small theater – Kammerspiele Landshut a focal point of the Lower Bavarian cultural scene.

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• Directions & Parking – small theater – KAMMERSPIELE Landshut
• Box Office & Pre-Sale – small theater – KAMMERSPIELE Landshut
• Order Tickets – Online Sale/Reservix – small theater – KAMMERSPIELE Landshut
• The Farewell Dinner – Production Page – small theater – KAMMERSPIELE Landshut
• PRIMA FACIE – Production Page – small theater – KAMMERSPIELE Landshut
• NORWAY.TODAY – Production Page – small theater – KAMMERSPIELE Landshut
• Architecture – Concept & Renovation Rottenkolberstadel – KAMMERSPIELE Landshut
• Small theater – Kammerspiele Landshut – Wikipedia (capacities, history, dimensions)