DE Season 2026/27

Opening of the season

1–4 October 2026

We warmly invite you to the opening of the new season and look forward to spending four days full of encounters and surprising discoveries with you.

Thursday, 1 October

6:30–8 pm
A magical journey from the Alte Brücke to Theaterplatz

featuring the illuminated figures of DUNDU / for children and families
Eintritt frei

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8 pm
Grand Season Preview

followed by a reception
Theater Heidelberg, Marguerre-Saal
14+

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Friday, 2 October

starting at 3 pm
Opening celebrations on Theaterplatz

featuring the launch of the TheaterMobil and a full programme of events for all ages

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6 pm
Please Learn German, Mama

World Premiere Participative Theatre
Zwinger, Bühne 1
14+

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8 pm
Romeo and Juliet

Premiere Theatre
followed by a premiere party
Theater Heidelberg, Marguerre-Saal
16+

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8 pm
Rumpel Pumpel Theater

The Hotel in the Carousel
​Guest performance Theatre
in town
8+

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Saturday, 3 October

starting at 3 pm
Opening celebrations on Theaterplatz

with a packed programme for all ages – children's face painting, readings, the TheaterMobil, concerts in partnership with the Karlstorbahnhof, and much more.

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3 pm
Rumpel Pumpel Theater

The Hotel in the Carousel
​Guest performance Theatre
in town
8+

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4:30 pm
Europera 5

Opera by John Cage
Premiere Opera & Musical Theatre
Theater Heidelberg, Alter Saal
15+

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6 pm
Nathan the Wise

World Premiere Young Theatre
Zwinger, Bühne 2
12+

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8 pm
Orlando

World Premiere Dance
followed by a party
Theater Heidelberg, Marguerre-Saal
15+

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Sunday, 4 October

11 am
Carme López solo

Matinee Concert in cooperation with ENJOY JAZZ
Zwinger, Bühne 1

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12 am – 2:30 pm
Over a cup of coffee with the new team

Theater Heidelberg, Marguerre-Saal, Bühne

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3 pm
The Story of the Little Mole Who Knew It Was None of His Business

Premiere Opera for Children
Zwinger, Bühne 2
3+

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4:30 pm
Europera 5

Opera by John Cage
Premiere Opera & Musical Theatre
Theater Heidelberg, Alter Saal
15+

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