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When was the Komische Oper Berlin founded? What’s the story behind the “komische” name? And what does it actually look like behind the curtain at the Schillertheater?

You’ll find answers to all these questions on a guided tour of the Komische Oper Berlin at the Schillertheater.

Enriched with wonderful theater anecdotes, entertaining retrospectives, and futuristic digital glimpses into the future, we’ll take a close look behind the scenes. Experience the magic of the stage up close!

If you’d like to get a first glimpse of the opera house with your children, the Schillertheater recommends its cheerful guided tours for families, tailored to the needs of children of various ages.

Whether focusing on the details or the big picture—on this tour, everyone views the opera house through the eyes of a child and is open to children’s questions, which often hit the mark much better than those of adults.

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Dates
April 2026
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