3 Best Performing Arts in Heidelberg and the Neckar Valley, Germany

Staatstheater

Mitte Fodor's choice

Stuttgart's internationally renowned ballet company performs at this elegant historic theater. The ballet season—including works choreographed by Stuttgart Ballet's John Cranko—is September through July and alternates with the highly respected State Opera. The box office is open weekdays 10–7, Saturday 10–2.  Tickets are suprisingly affordable, starting at just €8.

Kulturhaus Karlstorbahnhof

This 19th-century train station has been repurposed as a theater and concert venue.

Theater & Orchester Heidelberg

This is the best-known theater company in town, with a variety of theater (German only), opera, and concert performances in both the historic theater in a modern second stage in an adjoining building.

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