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Bühnen Bern

Bühnen Bern
About

Bühnen Bern is the premier performing arts institution in Switzerland’s capital, offering a rich program of opera, ballet, theater, and symphonic concerts. Each season, from late August to July, it stages over 400 performances across multiple venues, including the historic Stadttheater on Kornhausplatz and the contemporary Vidmarhallen in Liebefeld. Audiences can enjoy everything from Wagner’s Ring Cycle to modern musicals and world premieres, as well as innovative dance productions by Bern Ballett. The Bern Symphony Orchestra, a key part of Bühnen Bern, performs both independently and as accompaniment to operatic works, often featuring internationally acclaimed soloists. The institution also runs educational programs, matinees, and workshops for children and young adults, making it a vibrant cultural hub for all ages. With its commitment to artistic excellence and community engagement, Bühnen Bern offers unforgettable experiences that reflect the diversity and creativity of Bern’s cultural scene.

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Location

Bühnen Bern, also known as Bern Theatre or Stadttheater Bern, is located at Kornhausplatz 20, 3011 Bern, right in the center of Bern’s UNESCO-listed Old Town. The theatre is housed in an impressive historic building and serves as a major cultural venue, offering opera, ballet, theatre, and concerts throughout the year. Nearby, you’ll find Kornhausplatz itself—famous for the Kindlifresserbrunnen fountain and the Kornhauskeller restaurant—as well as the Zytglogge clock tower, Bern City Theater, and the arcaded shopping streets of the Old Town. The area is surrounded by cafes, boutiques, and historic landmarks, making Bühnen Bern a central point for exploring Bern’s rich cultural and architectural heritage.

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