Theatrium - Celebrate on the Rue
One of the oldest and most popular festivals in Wiesbaden, the Theatrium, attracts visitors to the "Rue" from Friday to Sunday, June 12 to 14, with music, shows and lots of delicacies.
The 47th Theatrium, one of the oldest street festivals in Germany, will once again attract over 100,000 people to Wiesbaden's city center from 12 to 14 June 2026. Wilhelmstraße will be transformed into a kilometer-long festival mile with music, dance, culinary delights and culture.
A special feature of the program is once again the performance of numerous dance schools. The performances range from classical ballet to modern street dance and are very popular with the audience.
Another attraction is the Mediterranean themed area "Ciao Italia" on the Warmen Damm. It offers Italian music and gastronomy and its design and atmosphere is reminiscent of the popular festival from the 1980s.
Seven stages with shows, music & dance
A varied program was offered on seven stages:
- on the Warmen Damm,
- in front of the concert shell
- in the Burgstraße,
- in front of the Hotel Nassauer Hof
- at the Kureck,
- Ciao Italia on the right on the Warmen Damm
Arts and crafts market
When selecting the 70 or so artisans, emphasis is placed on regionality, among other things to ensure the shortest possible journey. Sustainability also plays a role in the food and drink on offer at the 170 or so stalls: as already practiced at the Sternschnuppenmarkt, the vendors have committed to using reusable tableware or recyclable, biodegradable disposable tableware, among other things.
Opening hours
| Friday | 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. |
| Saturday | 12 to 2 o'clock |
| Sunday | 12 to 9 p.m. |
The arts and crafts market is open at these times:
| Friday | 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. |
| Saturday | 12 to 23 o'clock |
| Sunday | 12 to 21 o'clock |
About the history of the Theatrium
The Theatrium was launched in 1977 to mark the reopening of the renovated Hessisches Staatstheater. The following year, parts of Wilhelmstrasse were cordoned off for the first time - the event became the "Wilhelmstrasse Festival", which has developed into a real classic over the years.