Located in the Mitte district of Berlin along Friedrichstraße, the Friedrichstadt-Palast, also known as Palast Berlin, stands today as the largest and most modern show palace in Europe. Rebuilt in 1984 as the Neuer Friedrichstadt-Palast, this iconic revue venue features modern concrete architecture accented by detailed exterior wall reliefs by sculptor Emilia N. Bayer that celebrate its rich history as a former circus, arena, and theater.
You should visit to experience spectacular, complex revues suited for international audiences, powered by cutting-edge lighting, effects, and stage technology. Inside the massive main hall, which seats 1,895 guests, you will marvel at the world’s largest stage floor spanning 2,854 square meters and Europe’s widest proscenium arch at 24 meters across. Stage productions showcase over a hundred talented performers, stylized acrobatic routines, a 16-piece show-band, and a renowned resident Ballet Company of 60 international dancers blending jazz, modern, hip-hop, and street dance styles.
Beyond the main stage revues, the building hosts children's shows by a long-standing Youth Ensemble, screens movies during the Berlin International Film Festival, and houses the popular Quatsch Comedy Club right in its basement.
What to see at Friedrichstadt-Palast
- The world's largest stage floor at 2,854 square meters and Europe's widest proscenium arch
- An international Ballet Company of 60 dancers combining jazz, modern, hip-hop, and street dance
- Grand revues featuring over a hundred performers, acrobats, and a 16-piece show-band
- Exterior architectural reliefs by Emilia N. Bayer illustrating the venue's circus and theatrical history
- The basement Quatsch Comedy Club hosting stand-up acts from Thursday to Sunday
Visiting tips
Head downstairs to the basement from Thursday to Sunday to enjoy stand-up acts at the Quatsch Comedy Club.
How long: 2-3 hours · Best time: Evening
How to get there & what’s nearby
Friedrichstadt-Palast is easy to reach on Berlin’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Brandenburg Gate and Berlin Zoological Garden. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Berlin travel guide.
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