About this venue
Theater Plauen-Zwickau in Plauen operates from the historic Vogtlandtheater, a distinguished Neoclassical building inaugurated in 1898. Its sandstone façade, prominent portico with four Corinthian columns and triangular pediment give the theatre a striking monumental appearance. The main auditorium accommodates 436 spectators across the stalls and two tiers, including four wheelchair spaces, and the venue is one of the important cultural institutions of Plauen and the wider Vogtland region.
The interior is designed to host musical theatre, opera, ballet, drama and symphonic concerts. The traditional arrangement of stalls and two tiers creates an intimate theatrical experience, while the technically equipped stage supports productions of different scales and formats. Visitors have access to the lower foyer and the upper-tier foyer with catering services, while the stalls, box office and foyers are accessible for guests with reduced mobility.
The theatre is located at Theaterplatz 1-3, Plauen, Germany. The main entrance from Theaterplatz is reached by six steps, while an accessible side entrance near the stage door is equipped with a ramp; two designated accessible parking spaces are also available there. For visitors arriving by public transport, the nearby central Tunnel stop is a useful reference point, while the broader overview of tram, bus and rail connections across Plauen continues in the city information below.
About the city
Plauen, a city in the German state of Saxony and the historic Vogtland region, is an important regional centre for concerts, sporting events, cultural programmes and city events. Among its notable venues are Festhalle Plauen for concerts, shows and larger events, Parktheater Plauen for open-air programmes, and Vogtlandstadion as an important sporting venue in the city. A selection of restaurants, cafés and accommodation is available in the centre and other districts, allowing visitors to easily combine attending an event with a stay and exploring the city.
Local public transport is operated by Plauener Straßenbahn GmbH, whose tram and bus network connects the city centre with important transport points such as Oberer Bahnhof/Busbahnhof, Bahnhof Mitte and the Am Vogtlandstadion stop. The main railway station, Plauen (Vogtl) ob Bf, provides regional rail connections to other parts of Saxony, the Vogtland and the wider German railway network, while Bahnhof Mitte offers connections to regional trains and regional buses. This level of connectivity makes it easier to reach sporting and cultural venues without having to rely exclusively on a car.
Before or after a concert, match or performance, it is worth walking through the historic centre around Altmarkt and Altes Rathaus, one of Plauen's distinctive landmarks. The Schlossterrassen offer views towards the old city centre, while the Alte Elsterbrücke is one of the city's historic landmarks. The combination of historic architecture, squares, green spaces and cultural sights allows visitors to turn a trip to an event into a more complete stay in this city in southwestern Saxony.
