Waldbühne Berlin

In the location's words:

It simply doesn't get any bigger than this in Berlin and in the fresh air. Tucked away in the west, not far from Heerstraße, is one of the most beautiful open-air stages in Europe. The Waldbühne Berlin can accommodate around 22,290 people. NICE!

Frequently asked questions about the Waldbühne Berlin

1. how long has the Waldbühne Berlin been around?

The Berlin Waldbühne, originally the Dietrich Eckart open-air stage, was built for the 1936 Olympic Games under the direction of Werner March according to plans by Conrad Heidenreich in the Murellen Gorge. The spectator stands are built into a natural basin on the Murellenberg. As in ancient arenas, the seating tiers rise as the distance from the stage increases, which benefits the acoustics.

After the Second World War, the stage was renamed the Waldbühne and was initially used as an open-air cinema and for boxing matches. Since 1962, the Waldbühne Berlin has been used primarily for concerts due to its good acoustics and unique atmosphere. The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Peter Fox, Apache 207 - you can find out who has played at the Waldbühne in the Hall of Fame.

In 1982, the Waldbühne was given a tent roof construction and has been considered one of the most beautiful open-air stages in Europe and a Berlin institution ever since. The film screenings of the Blues Brothers and the Rocky Horror Picture Show, to which thousands of fans in disguise came every year to sing along at the top of their voices, have achieved cult status.

Since 2009, the Waldbühne Berlin has been operated by CTS EVENTIM AG & Co. KGaA.

2. What can you see at the Waldbühne in Berlin today?

The Waldbühne Berlin has an excellent international and national reputation among artists and is a popular venue for rock, pop and classical concerts from May to September. You can find the program here and Rausgegangen Berlin also keeps you up to date.

3. can you sit in the Waldbühne Berlin?

Yes, you can find an overview of the seats, tiers and blocks here.

4. how do I get to the Waldbühne Berlin?

There is only a limited amount of public parking space available in the vicinity of the Waldbühne. It is therefore recommended that you travel by public transport. Near the Waldbühne Berlin are the S-Bahn station Pichelsberg, the U-Bahn station Olympiastadion and the bus stop Ragniter Allee or Scholzplatz.

5. where is the best place to park at the Waldbühne Berlin?

If you arrive by car, you can park in the paid parking lot P07. Disabled parking spaces are also available in parking lot P08 (directly next to the bell tower). In exceptional cases, parking lots P04 and P05 are also open.