Schlachthaus Theater Bern
theaterContemporary theatre and performance venue in Bern's Old Town, serving as a co-production and guest house for the independent Swiss and international theatre scene. It presents intimate, socio-critical and politically engaged productions and performances.
Upcoming Events (19)
SHT Shorts
A night of short films at Schlachthaus Theater's SHT Shorts program, pairing concise works from emerging directors in an intimate venue. An engaging, city-film evening blending diverse styles and stories.
Aprillen – Berner Lesefest: Eröffnungslesung
Opening reading of Aprillen – Berner Lesefest at Schlachthaus Theater, featuring Natascha Gangl and Judith Schwarz, kicking off Bern's literary festival with intimate German-language storytelling in a historic venue.
Aprillen – Berner Lesefest: Lyrikdialoge
Opening night of Aprillen – Berner Lesefest, Lyrikdialoge brings a poetry dialogue with Natascha Gangl and Judith Schwarz to the intimate Schlachthaus Theater, kickstarting Bern's literary scene with lyric voices, conversation and atmosphere.
Mit Gedanken experimentieren: Philosophieren!
An intimate German-language philosophy talk at Schlachthaus Theater as Mit Gedanken experimentieren leads an interactive session, inviting the audience to test ideas, question assumptions, and explore meaning.
Milva Stark & Gornaya: Elizabeth – I’m not a Bitch
Milva Stark & Gornaya present Elizabeth – I’m not a Bitch at Schlachthaus Theater, a provocative live performance blending theatre and cabaret to explore identity, gender, and power in an intimate, edgy setting.
Eco Errázuriz, Lorena Cipriano, Sanja Lukanović, Portakal Radikal: Szenefenster
An ambitious, boundary-pushing performance at Schlachthaus Theater featuring Eco Errázuriz, Lorena Cipriano, Sanja Lukanović, and Portakal Radikal in Szenefenster. This contemporary piece blends theatre and performance art to explore perception, space, and audience.
Zu Gast: auawirleben: Ivo Dimchev (Sofia)
Guest performance by Ivo Dimchev as part of auawirleben at Schlachthaus Theater. An intimate, provocative evening of contemporary theatre and performance art in a Zürich setting, blending bold visuals, music, and sharp wit.
Zu Gast: auawirleben — Bibiana Mendes & River Roux
A guest performance featuring auawirleben with Bibiana Mendes and River Roux. Staged at Schlachthaus Theater, this intimate contemporary piece blends storytelling with live performance, inviting audiences into a reflective evening of artful theatre.
Zu Gast: auawirleben – Anacarsis Ramos / Pornotráfico
A guest performance at Schlachthaus Theater featuring Anacarsis Ramos performing Pornotráfico as part of the auawirleben program, spotlighting cross-cultural storytelling from Campeche to Mexico City.
Eva-Maria Bertschy: Campobello
German-language solo theatre piece by Eva-Maria Bertschy: Campobello, staged at Schlachthaus Theater. An intimate, character-driven evening that blends wit, vulnerability, and sharp storytelling in a compact Swiss venue.
Patricija Katica Bronić: KLAPA
Patricija Katica Bronić performs KLAPA at Schlachthaus Theater in Bern, delivering traditional Dalmatian a cappella harmonies in an intimate world-music concert at a vibrant urban venue.
DAKAR Produktion: Auf Bäume klettern
DAKAR Produktion presents Auf Bäume klettern at Schlachthaus Theater in Basel—a bold, intimate live performance blending physical theatre and storytelling, inviting audiences into a tense journey up metaphorical trees.
SHT Jugendclub 16+: #SCHEITERHAUFEN
A youth theatre performance by SHT Jugendclub 16+ at Schlachthaus Theater. The show Scheiterhaufen blends edgy drama with collective storytelling, offering a bold look at adolescence, belonging, and confrontation.
SHT Jugendclub 16+ Performance
On June 12, 2026 at 10:00, Schlachthaus Theater hosts SHT Jugendclub 16+, a youth theatre ensemble performing a bold, collaborative piece. The 16+ troupe showcases fresh German-language theatre with energetic staging in an intimate venue.
Patricija Katica Bronić & Nina Richard: Entre Nous
Two performers Patricija Katica Bronić and Nina Richard present Entre Nous at Schlachthaus Theater. A contemporary, language-rich duo piece that probes intimacy and trust, set in an intimate, industrial venue that characterizes the Swiss scene.
SHT Kinderclub 8+: Die Räuber
Kids' theater show SHT Kinderclub 8+ presents a German-language stage adaptation of Die Räuber at Schlachthaus Theater Basel. A lively, age-appropriate performance for children aged 8 and up, blending storytelling with playful staging in an intimate theatre setting.
SHT Kinderclub 8+
SHT Kinderclub 8+ performs at Schlachthaus Theater. A family-friendly show for kids aged 8 and up, featuring lively storytelling and music. Date: 20 June 2026 at 16:00.
UG Kollektiv
UG Kollektiv presents a night of intimate, collaborative theatre at Schlachthaus Theater in Basel. This piece invites the audience into a raw, participatory storytelling experience with experimental staging and sharp, contemporary German-language dialogue. A thought-provoking, immersive performance.
UG Kollektiv: Geh' mit mir ein Stück
UG Kollektiv presents Geh' mit mir ein Stück at Schlachthaus Theater. This intimate German-language theatre piece invites audiences into a reflective, character-driven narrative with inventive staging and live ensemble performance. A contemporary stage work that blends storytelling with provocative theatre craft.