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About Musiktheater Im Revier

Welcome to Musiktheater Im Revier (MiR), a cultural landmark in Gelsenkirchen hosting opera, ballet, musicals, and family performances. MiR comprises two intimate stages: the Großes Haus (Large House) and the Kleines Haus (Small House). The venue sits on Kennedyplatz 1 and has a history as a protected cultural monument since 1997. We’ve got you covered with seating info, parking tips, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you secure your perfect show experience.

Whether you’re catching a grand production in the Großes Haus or an intimate show in the Kleines Haus, plan ahead for parking or transit and nearby lodging. VRR transit is available with MiR tickets at Price Level B, and you can take a direct tram from Gelsenkirchen Hbf. For a convenient stay, consider the Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen, offering on-site parking and 198 rooms near the venue. When you’re ready to book, we’re your friendly connection—reliable, straightforward, and here to help you secure your seats at Musiktheater Im Revier.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Kennedyplatz 1, 45881 Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
  • Venue type: two venues - Großes Haus (Large House) and Kleines Haus (Small House) for opera, ballet and musical theatre.
  • Capacity: Großes Haus ~1,000 seats (sources vary: ~987–1,040); Kleines Haus ~336 seats (sources vary: ~336–450).
  • Seating charts: seating plans available on the MiR site (Saalplan Musiktheater; Kleines Haus; Saalplan Konzert).
  • Parking: limited free parking spots available about one hour before shows; surrounding parking or public transit recommended.
  • Transit: from Gelsenkirchen Hbf two tram stops to 'Musiktheater' on lines 107/301/302; VRR transit included with MiR tickets (Price Level B).
  • Nearby hotels: Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen (Parkallee 3, ~near MiR) with on-site parking and 198 rooms.
  • Notable events: MiR hosts opera/operetta, musicals and ballet; examples include Monty Python's Not the Messiah, Marlene und die Dietrich, Pettersson und Findus, Chocolat; MiR also houses MiR Dance Company and MiR Puppentheater.
  • Renamed/demolition: MiR remains active; no demolition or renaming reported; building is a protected cultural monument since 1997.