Theater Chur: A Cultural Gem in Switzerland's Oldest City

Theater Chur, formerly known as Stadttheater Chur, stands as the largest theater in the Canton of Graubünden. Located on Theaterplatz in Chur, this performing arts venue has been a cultural hub since 1876, offering a rich program that includes plays, concerts, dance performances, and events for young audiences. The theater's history is marked by significant milestones. In 1948, Bertolt Brecht and Caspar Neher premiered Brecht's Antigone here. The theater moved to its current building on Grabenstrasse in 1959, near the Grossratsgebäude. Since 2008, it has operated independently of the political city council, ensuring artistic freedom. Today, Theater Chur continues to foster cultural dialogue with a mix of international and regional productions. From September to June, the theater presents a diverse program, including both international productions by established directors and choreographers and national or regional co-productions by a wide variety of contemporary artists, from actors to musicians, puppet theater and young theater. The theater also hosts concert series and local amateur dramatics. The Café Bar on the 1st floor is open one hour before, during and at least one hour after the end of performances.