When does the performance take place?

The event begins on 01.09.2026 at 14:00 at Papinplatz in Kassel.

Is the event open air?

Yes, it is an open-air experience on the fairgrounds.

How much does a ticket cost?

For the afternoon performance, the regular price is 19.90 euros, reduced price is 14.90 euros.

Are children welcome?

Yes, children up to 6 years old have free entry. The format is also attractive for families.

What is included in the ticket?

The ticket includes the use of several attractions, the theatre program, admission to the natural history museum at Ottoneum, and the local transport ticket within the KasselPlus area.

Will there be a performance on September 5?

On September 5, admission to the fair is included in the museum night ticket. No theatrical performances will take place on that day.

Shakespeare at the Fair: Kassel's Imaginative Theatre Fair Sparks New Magic

Name: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Start: 2026-09-01T16:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-02T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Busparkplatz Papinplatz

A Midsummer Night's Dream: When Shakespeare takes over the fair in Kassel

With A Midsummer Night's Dream, the State Theatre Kassel opens the gates to a stage experience that merges theatrical atmosphere, fairground brilliance, and visual art into a single vibrant narrative form. Between the theatre house and Ottoneum, a theatrical fairground emerges, where the audience does not just watch, but becomes part of the production.

Shakespeare as a Rush of Sound, Light, and Movement

Freely based on William Shakespeare, a poetic world unfolds where everyday rules are suspended. The legendary enchanted forest from A Midsummer Night's Dream meets the pleasure-seeking of our present day. Direction, dramaturgy, acting, and performative visual worlds intertwine until a dazzling total work of art emerges from fair, theatre, and dance.

The Fair Becomes the Stage

The entire square transforms into an open play area. Even upon entering the venue, the attraction begins: bumper cars, shooting gallery, carousel, and children's carousel are all part of the experience, alongside the theatre program and the museum visit at Ottoneum. The scene thrives on movement, surprise, and an audience reaction that oscillates between amazement and participation.

Art Meets Fair - and Remains Serious

Behind the playful surface lies a clever concept. The State Theatre Kassel realizes the Theatrical Fair together with Schellberg's event operations and other partners from art and culture. The collaboration connects stage art with urban space, performance with museum, and opens the festival feeling to a broad audience.

An Experience for Families, Culture Fans, and the Curious

Especially appealing is the mix of open accessibility and artistic ambition. The afternoon performances offer an entry-level introduction to this unusual form of theatre, while the evening dates unleash the full poetic power of the concept. Those who love fair theatre, open-air atmosphere, and cross-genre art will find one of the most exciting theatre events of late summer in Kassel.

Voices of the Fans

The anticipation around the State Theatre is already focusing on the unusual venue, the open festival structure, and the rare combination of fair, theatre, and museum visit. This mix promises an audience reaction that extends far beyond the classic performance evening.

Conclusion: A Midsummer Night's Dream promises a lively stage experience between cotton candy and Shakespeare, between art installation and festive energy. Those who want to experience theatre as a sensual expedition should experience this date live in Kassel.