Discover the Amberg City Theater: Family tour on January 11th!

Discover the Amberg City Theater: Family tour on January 11th!

Next Sunday, January 11, 2026, the Amberg City Theater will be transformed into a place of discovery for the whole family. At 3 p.m., the theater invites you to an exciting family tour that will captivate both young and old visitors. The tour promises an exciting insight into the background of theater operations and gives participants the opportunity to explore hidden areas that are usually denied to spectators. Families can use excerpts from the building's technology to experience first-hand how the magical acting on stage is brought to life, while at the same time answering common questions about the artists' changing rooms and lighting and sound controls. Amberg.de reports that ...

The Amberg City Theater can look back on a long and venerable history. It is one of the oldest and most beautiful theaters in Germany. Since its founding, the various facets of the theater have not only been a reflection of culture, but also a meeting place for generations. This tradition comes to life in the family tour, as do the fascinating stories and anecdotes that surround the various rooms and performances. Background knowledge about the history of the city theater is also conveyed here and allows the audience to delve even deeper into the world of theater.

Theater knowledge for young and old

The family tour is suitable for children aged 6 and over and lasts 60 minutes. The prices are quite affordable: adults only pay 8.00 euros, while children only have to shell out 4.00 euros per ticket. Tickets can be purchased conveniently in advance at the Tourist Information Office, by email ticket@amberg.de, by phone on 09621 10 1233 or in the Stadttheater webshop.

Since some areas of the tour may not be accessible to wheelchair users, those interested should note this in advance. After all, you don’t want any surprises!

A look into theater history

The fascination with theater is unbroken and dates back to ancient times. The interesting history extends from the origins of Indian Sanskrit theater, which began in religious rituals, to the dramatic performances in ancient Greece, where theater is considered the cradle of Western drama. [Wikipedia explains the history of theater and its development](https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Geschichte_des_Theater), which spans centuries and continents. An exciting and instructive journey through time can be taken from the political importance that theater acquired over the centuries to the new genres that emerged in the 19th century.

The Amberg City Theater not only remains a cultural highlight in the region, but also offers a platform to keep the rich theater history alive and bring it closer to younger generations. Anyone who has read this far should definitely not miss the family tour!