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Theater am Hechtplatz

Theatre·Altstadt

Swiss cabaret

A small Old Town theatre for Swiss cabaret and children’s plays, at Haus Seefeld until spring 2027.

About Theater am Hechtplatz

The Theater am Hechtplatz seats 260 and is best known for Swiss cabaret, with comedies, singer-songwriters, mime and clowns; the Zürcher Märchenbühne has staged children’s plays here for more than 50 years. The house on the Hechtplatz is being renovated until spring 2027; in the meantime its programme plays at Haus Seefeld.

Our take

  • Cabaret
  • Children’s plays
Address
Hechtplatz 7, 8001 Zürich
Altstadt, Zurich

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Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Theater am Hechtplatz before you go.

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