In a nutshell
- The Friedrichstadt-Palast is Berlin’s legendary revue theater — right in the heart of the city and absolutely one of a kind: colorful, spectacular, and seriously over the top.
- Ticket prices start around 55 euros on weekdays and around 80 euros on weekends — book in advance, as the best seats go fast.
- We recommend seats in PK 2 or PK 3 (mid-price range) — great views of the full stage without paying top dollar.
5 Exciting Facts About the Friedrichstadt-Palast
Did you know that…
… the enormous wardrobe holds over 4,000 costumes? From evening gowns to top hats — the 400-square-meter costume store has it all!
… the palace closes every February for a month? The reason: the Berlinale! During that time, the show stage becomes the largest cinema of the Berlinale.
… the palace, with its 2,854 square meters, is considered the largest theater stage in the world?
… the history of the Friedrichstadt-Palast was made into a film? In 2022, the show palace came to screens as a TV event.
… more than 300 people are involved in a single show? From dancers, musicians, and acrobats on stage to administration, sound engineering, set construction, and lighting behind the scenes.
Friedrichstadt-Palast: Tickets and Prices
The Friedrichstadt-Palast offers a wide range of pricing and seating categories — and it’s easy to lose track of it all.
We’ll walk you through the options and share our tips on the best seats in the house and where to buy your tickets.
Friedrichstadt-Palast Ticket Prices: How Much Do Tickets Cost?
Prices vary depending on the day of the week, the time of the performance, and the seating category.
On weekdays, you can typically get a ticket in the mid-price range for around 55 euros. On weekends, expect to pay around 80 euros.
The limited tickets in the lowest price categories PK4 and PK5 — between 20 and 40 euros — tend to sell out quickly, and they’re not necessarily the best seats either.
Tickets in PK1 go up to 120 euros on weekends, and in the Premium categories, prices start at 100 euros.
Where Are the Best Seats in the Friedrichstadt-Palast?
Honestly, you don’t need to sit right up front to have an amazing experience. The seating is arranged so that you still get a great view even from further back.
Front-row seats aren’t actually the best in the house: you won’t see the stage at its full scale, and there’s a real risk of a stiff neck from looking up the whole time. That said, you do get an up-close experience with the performers — which is probably a matter of personal taste.
We recommend the mid-price category seats (PK 2 and PK 3) — between 50 and 90 euros — so you can take in the stage and especially the spectacular stage technology in all its glory without breaking the bank. The upper orchestra section is a really solid choice here.
A look at the seating chart will help you figure out where you’d like to sit.
Where Can I Buy Tickets for the Friedrichstadt-Palast?
Despite the 1,895 seats in the house, it’s rare to find a ticket on the spur of the moment. Booking in advance is absolutely worth it — and you’ll usually pay the same price as at the door, except by then the best seats will already be gone.
Tickets at the Box Office
You can pick up your ticket at the Friedrichstadt-Palast box office, located 20 meters to the right of the main entrance. It’s open Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
There’s also a ticket hotline available Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM at 030-23262326.
Buy Tickets Online
The easiest way to secure your Friedrichstadt-Palast tickets is to book online. It’s super quick, and you’ll receive a voucher you can exchange for a physical ticket at the day box office when you arrive.
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The Current Show: BLINDED by DELIGHT
The Friedrichstadt-Palast puts on a brand-new show every year.
The current production is called BLINDED by DELIGHT. Set in a glittering fantasy world, it revolves around love, obsession, and vulnerability — told through dance, acrobatics, and song by more than 100 performers.
BLINDED by DELIGHT is the most visually extravagant show the palace has ever produced, featuring costumes by Jeremy Scott, known for his bold and playful designs.
Good to know: The show runs approximately 2.5 hours with an intermission of about 30 minutes. Order your intermission drink before the show so you don’t have to wait in line at the bar during the break — your drinks will be brought directly to a table at intermission time. Just let the bartender know which table when you order.
Helpful Info for Your Visit to the Friedrichstadt-Palast
So that nothing goes wrong on the night, here’s everything you need to know — from getting there and parking to hotels and restaurants nearby.
Where Is the Friedrichstadt-Palast in Berlin?
The Friedrichstadt-Palast is in a really central spot in the Mitte district, right on Friedrichstraße, and is super easy to reach by public transit.
Many top attractions in Berlin are within walking distance of the Friedrichstadt-Palast.
Museum Island, the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Cathedral — a visit to the palace pairs perfectly with a sightseeing tour of the city.
Getting to the Friedrichstadt-Palast
Just a few minutes’ walk from the palace, the stations Friedrichstraße (S-Bahn, U-Bahn, and regional rail), Oranienburger Straße (S-Bahn), and Oranienburger Tor (U-Bahn) are your easiest options.
You can also get there by bus lines 147 and 142, or tram lines M1, M5, and 12.
If you’re arriving by train, you can reach the palace from Berlin Hauptbahnhof in about ten minutes by S-Bahn.
From BER Airport, the S-Bahn runs directly to Friedrichstraße station in around 35 minutes.
Parking at the Friedrichstadt-Palast
We’d strongly advise against driving.
Leave the car at home — parking spots near the Friedrichstadt-Palast are genuinely hard to come by, and sitting in rush-hour traffic before a show is no fun at all.
Restaurants Near the Friedrichstadt-Palast: Our Picks
In our opinion, a visit to the Friedrichstadt-Palast calls for a nice dinner before or after the show. The restaurant scene in the area is huge. Along Schiffbauerdamm in particular, you’ll find lots of great spots with lovely outdoor terraces right along the Spree.
Here are some restaurants we’d recommend depending on your mood:
- Hearty German cuisine at Berliner Republik
- Fine steaks at Brechts
- Rhenish cuisine and culture at Ständige Vertretung
- Fine dining at Grill Royal
- French flair at Ganymed Brasserie
- Coffee and delicious cake at Zimt & Zucker
And there’s plenty more. You’ll also find sushi, Indian, Thai, and much more around the palace. You definitely won’t go hungry!
By the way: Even after the evening performance, you can easily keep the night going in the area. Murphy’s Irish Pub has great beers, the Vincent Piano Bar offers stylish cocktails, and Bar Tausend keeps the drinks flowing into the early hours.
Hotels Near the Friedrichstadt-Palast: Our Recommendations
Berlin’s Mitte neighborhood is packed with places to stay, so finding accommodation near the Friedrichstadt-Palast is no problem at all. Since we’re not big fans of large hotel chains, here are two hotels we’d particularly recommend:
The Hotel Neuer Fritz is centrally located right on Friedrichstraße, less than a two-minute walk from the Friedrichstadt-Palast — making it a perfect base for a visit to the palace. As a bonus, you get a direct view of the Spree from this boutique hotel.
Also highly recommended is the Honigmond Boutique Hotel. This 4-star hotel is tucked away on a quiet side street about a ten-minute walk from the Friedrichstadt-Palast and stands out for its individually decorated rooms in a charming boutique style.
If being close to the Friedrichstadt-Palast isn’t your top priority, you have a lot more flexibility in your hotel search. If you’re spending a full weekend in Berlin, for example, it makes sense to choose your lodging based on other criteria. We’ve rounded up our hotel recommendations for all of Berlin in more articles:
Our hotel recommendations for Berlin
Fascinating Background Info on the Friedrichstadt-Palast in Berlin
For us, a visit to the Friedrichstadt-Palast is a must when in Berlin. But why, exactly? A show here transports you into a completely different world — letting you forget the daily grind for a few hours.
Why Is a Visit to the Friedrichstadt-Palast Worth It?
So much here is larger than life: the world’s largest theater stage, a richly eventful history, and over 100 performers on stage at once.
The stage technology is particularly spectacular. Beneath the stage, a retractable water basin two meters deep lies in wait, used for breathtaking show sequences. During winter shows, it’s sometimes transformed into an ice rink.
The shows are lavish and extravagant — but in the best possible way. Constantly changing, colorful sets meet stunning performers in elaborate costumes.
The Friedrichstadt-Palast is especially famous for its international dance ensemble of 60 dancers and the so-called Girlreihe featuring up to 32 dancers.
Another standout: Germany’s largest children’s and youth ensemble. The so-called Young Ensemble — 280 Berlin children between the ages of 7 and 16 — receives stage training at the Friedrichstadt-Palast and performs its own shows.
Our tip: A visit to the Friedrichstadt-Palast is worth it no matter what language you speak. There’s very little spoken dialogue, so there are no language barriers to worry about.
The History of the Friedrichstadt-Palast
The Friedrichstadt-Palast now looks back on over 100 years of eventful history.
It all began with a market hall about 200 meters from the current site, when the Markthallen-Circus moved in there in 1873. In 1919, theater director Max Reinhardt — founder of the Salzburg Festival — took over the building and opened the Großes Schauspielhaus there.
During the National Socialist era, the venue was renamed the Theater des Volkes and closed fairly quickly due to the war.
After the war, the building was renamed Friedrichstadt-Palast in 1947 and developed during the GDR era into one of the most important stages in East Berlin — drawing international stars such as Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald.
In 1980, the Alter Friedrichstadt-Palast had to close due to severe structural damage. Four years later, the newly built Friedrichstadt-Palast opened at its current location — and even decades on, it’s still considered one of the most modern theater stages in the world.
Today, the Friedrichstadt-Palast building is a protected landmark.
Good to Know
All video and audio recording, as well as photography during the show, is prohibited.
If you’d like a peek behind the scenes, you can take a virtual tour of the auditorium and foyer online.
