tickets & subscriptions

subscriptions

At Schauspiel Köln, you can either decide on a fixed day and seat-based subscription, or choose one of our series tickets, with which you can experience theater in a very flexible way. If you are interested in a subscription, our subscription office will be happy to inform you about all offers, benefits and procedures.

Fixed Seating Subscription*

If you are interested in a subscription, our subscription office will be happy to tell you about the process and all its advantages.
With a fixed seating subscription, you can enjoy 7 productions at Depot 1 and receive further exclusive benefits! Here are the reasons why you should buy a fixed seating subscription:
  • You save up to 20 % on the price of a regular ticket with your subscription.
  • You are guaranteed your favourite seat.
  • Complete flexibility – exchanging up to two dates free of charge.
  • You can book your tickets and use vouchers one working day before the official advance ticket sales.
  • In addition to your regular subscription, you will receive 20 % discount on performances.
  • Your subscription card, with proof of your subscription performance date, is valid as a public transport ticket to and from the venue in the extended Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Sieg (VRS) transport network. Please take both with you when travelling to and from the venue.
  • With our »Abo Exklusiv« program, we offer our subscribers an exclusive insight into upcoming premieres.
  • You will receive the monthly programme and the Schauspiel Köln magazine free of charge.
  • Subscribers recruit subscribers: As a thank you for recommending the theatre subscriptions, you will receive a voucher for a performance for two people at Schauspiel Köln.
Two steps to your favourite subscription
1. Choose one day a week and make it your personal theatre day!
2. Simply choose a seat category, in which your favourite seat is located.
FRI / SAT / SUN **** TUE / WED/ THU
seating category 1: € 213 seating category 1: € 185
seating category 2: € 174
seating category 2: € 146
seating category 3: € 146
seating category 3: € 118
seating category 4: € 107 seating category 4: € 90
seating category 5: € 68 seating category 5: € 56
Reductions
Pupils, students, trainees and participants of the Voluntary Social Year (FSJ) and Federal Voluntary Service (BFD) (up to the age of 35), receive a 50% reduction on the price of a regular ticket in the advance ticket sale, as well as for the fixed seating subscription (not including category 4 and 5). Recipients of benefits under Social Code Book II (SGB II), severely disabled persons with a degree of disability of 100 % or with a B in their disabled person's card, and owners of the Cologne Pass, receive a 50 % reduction on the fixed seating subscription upon presentation of proof.

Premier subscription**
Please note: the premiere subscription is currently at its full capacity. We will be happy to process your order and get in touch with you as soon as a seat becomes available.
Season Pass*
Stay flexible and save money at the same time! With either the 10, 8 or 4-performances pass, you pay only once but enjoy one show after another alone, as a couple or in a group.
10-performance pass: Enjoy 6 times a performance at Depot 1, and 4 times at Depot 2

8-performance pass: Enjoy 4 times a performance at Depot 1, and 4 times at Depot 2.

4-performance pass typ 1: Enjoy 4 times a performance at Depot 1.

4-performance pass typ 2: Enjoy 4 times a performance at Depot 2.
FURTHER EXCLUSIVE ADVANTAGES
  • Save approx. 20 % compared to the regular ticket price.
  • You can redeem the performance-vouchers flexibly; alone, in pairs or in a group.
  • Choose the seat category freely.
  • Book your tickets one working day before the official advance ticket sales starts.
  • Free travel in the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Sieg (VRS) transport network with your theatre ticket before and after the performance.
  • Exclusive insight into upcoming premieres with our ABO EXKLUSIV program.
  • Receive a monthly programme and the Schauspiel Köln magazines free of charge.
  • No automatic renewal of the season pass subscription.
Seating category 10-performance pass 8-performance pass 4-performance pass
type 1
1 € 238 € 181 € 114
2 € 204 € 159 € 92
3 € 180 € 143 € 76
4 € 152 € 124 € 56
5 € 120 € 103 € 36
4-performance pass type 2 € 68
Specials***
Subscription to theatre & opera
You can attend 4 operas at Oper Köln, and 2 performances at Depot 1, and 2 performances at Depot 2.
Subscription to dance guest performances
With our large dance subscription, you can enjoy 6 dance performances at the Oper Köln or at Schauspiel Köln. The small dance subscription gives you the chance to enjoy 4 performances at either the Oper Köln or Schauspiel Köln. Choose your seating category freely.
Further exclusive advantages
  • You get a reduction of approx. 20 % compared to the price of a regular ticket.
  • Redeem your voucher either alone or come along with a friend.
  • Free travel in the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Sieg (VRS) transport network with your theatre ticket before and after the performance.
  • Receive exclusive insights into upcoming premieres with our ABO EXKLUSIV programme.
  • Receive monthly programmes, the annual magazine TANZ Köln or Oper Köln, as well as the Schauspiel Köln magazines free of charge.
  • Book your ticket one working day before the official advanced sale starts.
  • Automatic renewal of subscription.
seating category theatre & opera small dance subscription (4x) large dance subscription (6x)
1 € 440 € 144 € 216
2 € 365 € 128 € 192
3 € 300 € 106 € 159
4 € 84 € 125
  • *excluding premieres, guest performances, guest dance performances, special events and performances in the Grotte
  • **excluding guest performances, guest dance performances, special events and performances in the Grotte
  • ***excluding Sunday symphony concerts, premieres, guest performances, dance guest performances and special events
  • **** Sunday afternoon