Herkuleskeule in Dresden
The Herkuleskeule is Dresden's political cabaret theatre in the Kabarettkeller of the Kulturpalast, Schloßstraße 2: 244 seats, what to know about tickets, getting there and parking.
Quick answers
- Address
- Schloßstraße 2, Kulturpalast (Kabarettkeller)
- Address
- Schloßstraße 201067 Dresden
- Seats
- 244 seats
- Nearest stop
- Altmarkt (tram 1, 2, 9), 2 min on foot
- Parking
- Q-Park Altmarkt, 6 min on foot
- Start
- 19:30 usually; Saturdays 17:00 and 20:00
- Doors
- 1 hour before the start, box office too
- Access
- Lift, wheelchair spaces (book ahead)
- Contact
- +49 351 4925555
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How many seats does the Herkuleskeule have? Capacity compared
The hall of the Herkuleskeule has 244 seats.
The number is that of the hall in the Kabarettkeller; wheelchair spaces are marked separately. For comparison, the Nickelodeon (1.6 km away) lists 249 people, the Fürstenhof Lichtspiele (1.9 km) 600 and the Tivoli-Palast (0.6 km) 768.
| Venue | Capacity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Herkuleskeule | 244 | Tacheles Sachsen 2026 |
| Nickelodeon | 249 | Wikidata |
| Fürstenhof Lichtspiele | 600 | Wikidata |
| Tivoli-Palast | 768 | Wikidata |
Seating plan and seats in the Herkuleskeule
We found no published seating plan for the hall; it has 244 seats, and if you need a particular seat you book it at the box office.
A ticket is valid for the event printed on it. Take your seat by the last bell; guests who arrive late have no claim to their seat and are, where possible, shown to other seats.
- Wheelchair spaces are marked separately and a companion gets a free seat. They can only be booked directly at the box office, not online.
- To see the hall in advance, the Herkuleskeule offers a virtual 3D tour on its website.
Tickets, box office and doors at the Herkuleskeule
Tickets are sold at the box office, at Reservix outlets, online, by e-mail or by letter; the house and the evening box office open one hour before the start.
The 29 € is the Reservix price of one programme in the Kabarettkeller; other programmes and guest performances can cost more or less, and fees come on top at external outlets and online.
Reductions (severely disabled people from 70 percent, recipients of unemployment benefit, pupils and students) need valid proof and are only available at the box office. Last-minute tickets for pupils, students, apprentices and unemployed people are available on Sundays to Thursdays on the day of the show, at the evening box office only, if the show is not sold out.
The Herkuleskeule also sells gift vouchers.
- Doors and evening box office
- 1 hour before the start
- Price (one programme)
- 29 € at Reservix
- Fees
- Booking fees at Reservix outlets and online
- Collecting reserved tickets
- Until 30 min before, 1 € per ticket
- Payment at the box office
- Cash or EC card, in euros
- Last-minute tickets
- Sun–Thu, on the day, box office only
- Returns
- Bought tickets cannot be returned
Food and drink at the Herkuleskeule: the bistro in the foyer
The foyer has a bistro with snacks, local beer and regional wine; it opens one hour before the start of the event.
You may take drinks into the hall, and for the break the team takes pre-orders. Table and bistro reservations are possible by e-mail. The foyer is at the same time a gallery with photographs, graphics and paintings by Dresden artists.
The Kulturpalast has more food around it: the Solo-Bistro & Café on the ground floor (daily from 11 a.m. to midnight) and Café Tutti on the first floor (Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 19:00).
Cloakroom, bags and house rules at the Herkuleskeule
You hand in coats, bags and other luggage at the cloakroom; we found no size limit for bags and no cloakroom fee on the pages we read.
- Switch off your phone at the start of the performance.
- Photo, film and sound recordings are not allowed without permission.
- Late entry during the show is only possible at a scene change or, depending on the production, at the break.
- Staff may send away parents with babies and small children if they disturb the hall, as well as visitors with animals.
- Drinks from the bistro may be taken into the hall.
Accessibility at the Herkuleskeule: lift, wheelchair spaces, entrance
You reach the Keule by lift, and there are marked wheelchair spaces; they are booked directly at the box office.
The barrier-free entrance to the Kulturpalast is via the main entrance on the Altmarkt and via Galeriestraße. The tram stop Altmarkt is barrier-free with lowered kerbs, a designated disabled parking space exists, and the heritage-day listing of the Herkuleskeule calls it wheelchair accessible. Reserve wheelchair spaces in good time by phone on 0351 / 492 55 55.
- Lift
- Yes, next to the stairs
- Wheelchair spaces
- Yes, book at the box office
- Companion
- Free seat
Getting to the Herkuleskeule: tram, train station and on foot
The quickest way is the tram to Altmarkt (lines 1, 2 and 9): the stop is about 2 minutes on foot from the Kulturpalast.
From the Hauptbahnhof a tram takes you close to the Keule; on foot it is about 20 minutes. From Dresden Mitte station, trams 1 and 2 go directly to Altmarkt, or you walk for 17 minutes. The barrier-free entrance is via the main entrance on the Altmarkt and via Galeriestraße.
Parking at the Herkuleskeule: garages at the Altmarkt and their rates
The closest garage is Q-Park Altmarkt, about 6 minutes on foot; in the evening (18:00 to 23:00) a theatre flat rate of 8 € applies there, paid in advance.
The entrance is on Wilsdruffer Straße, maximum height 2.00 m. The Kulturpalast can be reached barrier-free from the underground garage below the Altmarkt, and a designated disabled parking space exists.
| Garage | Address | Walk | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q-Park Altmarkt | Wilsdruffer Straße 16 (Altmarkt 1), entrance from Wilsdruffer Straße | 6 min | From 2.50 € per started hour, daily maximum 28 €, theatre flat rate 8 € (18:00 to 23:00, prepaid) |
| Altmarkt-Galerie (APCOA) | Webergasse 1 | 7 min | Pay at the machine (cash, EC or credit card); rates with the operator APCOA |
Where is the Herkuleskeule today? The Kabarettkeller in the Kulturpalast
The Herkuleskeule plays in the Kabarettkeller of the Kulturpalast on the Altmarkt, Schloßstraße 2, 01067 Dresden. It no longer plays at the Sternplatz.
| Venue | Address | When |
|---|---|---|
| Kabarettkeller in the Kulturpalast | Schloßstraße 2, 01067 Dresden | Home venue since 2017 |
| Greenhouse at the Rülcker garden centre | Reicker Straße, Dresden-Strehlen | Summer programme (2025: 29 July to 24 August; 2026 until 30 August) |
| Guest performances (Keule On Tour) | For example Stadttheater Kamenz, Pulsnitzer Str. 11, 01917 Kamenz | Single dates |
| Former home at the Sternplatz | Sternplatz, Dresden | 1965 to 2017, the Keule has moved out |
Contact, box office and opening hours of the Herkuleskeule
Call the box office on 0351 / 492 55 55 or write to [email protected]; ticket sales are open Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:00.
- Phone
- 0351 / 492 55 55
- Box office e-mail
- [email protected]
- Office e-mail
- [email protected]
- Ticket sales Mon–Fri
- 10:00 to 18:00 (Ticketservice im Kulturpalast)
- Ticket sales Saturday
- 16:00 to 20:00 (in the Kabarettkeller)
- Sunday
- Evening box office only
History of the Herkuleskeule: from a church ruin to the Kabarettkeller
The Herkuleskeule was founded in 1961 as a professional cabaret in the cellar of a church ruin on the Altmarkt and has been back on the Altmarkt since 2017.
It was the cellar of the ruin of the Reformed Church, and the name of the church fitted a cabaret that wanted to reform things. In 1965 the ensemble moved "temporarily" into the upper floor of a newly built neighbourhood culture house at the Sternplatz; the stopgap lasted 52 years.
In 2017 the Keule moved into the new Kabarettkeller of the renovated Kulturpalast, a listed building of East German modernism opened in 1969. In 2020 the long-time author and artistic director handed the artistic direction to his son. Today the theatre is known for 65 years of political cabaret.
Photos
Photo credits
The hall of the Herkuleskeule in the Kulturpalast before a show: rows of seats, a stage with a red curtain and an audience taking their seats.: Derbrauni · CC BY 4.0
The stage of the Herkuleskeule during a cabaret evening: a grand piano and a guitarist in front of a dark curtain, a red curtain on the left.: Bybbisch94 · CC BY 4.0
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The foyer of the Herkuleskeule in the cellar of the Kulturpalast: a long bench with bar tables in front of a red wall with portraits.: SchiDD · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Herkuleskeule Dresden: questions people ask
Where is the Herkuleskeule in Dresden?
In the Kabarettkeller of the Kulturpalast on the Altmarkt, Schloßstraße 2, 01067 Dresden. The old house at the Sternplatz, where the Keule played from 1965 to 2017, is no longer used.
When does a performance at the Herkuleskeule start and end?
Most evening performances start at 19:30 on weekdays; on Saturdays there are often two, at 17:00 and 20:00, and on Sundays at 16:00. The house and the box office open one hour before (18:30 for a 19:30 start). A cabaret evening takes about two hours including a break, so it usually ends around 21:30 (Saturdays around 19:00 and 22:00). Guest performances and special dates can differ.
How many seats does the Herkuleskeule have?
The hall in the Kabarettkeller has 244 seats; wheelchair spaces are marked separately.
Is there a seating plan for the Herkuleskeule?
We found no published seating plan. The hall has 244 seats, you take your seat by the last bell, and the website offers a virtual 3D tour of the house. For a particular seat, call the box office on 0351 / 492 55 55.
Where can I park at the Herkuleskeule?
The closest garage is Q-Park Altmarkt (Wilsdruffer Straße 16), about 6 minutes on foot, with a theatre flat rate of 8 € from 18:00 to 23:00 (prepaid). The Altmarkt-Galerie garage on Webergasse 1 is about 7 minutes away.
How do I get to the Herkuleskeule by public transport?
Take tram 1, 2 or 9 to Altmarkt, about 2 minutes on foot. From Dresden Mitte station trams 1 and 2 go directly to Altmarkt; from the Hauptbahnhof it is a tram ride or about 20 minutes on foot.
Is there a box office at the evening, and how do I get tickets?
Yes. The evening box office opens one hour before the performance directly in the Kabarettkeller. Tickets are also sold at the box office, at Reservix outlets, online, by e-mail and by letter. Reserved tickets are held until 30 minutes before the start, with a fee of 1 € per ticket at the evening box office.
How much do tickets for the Herkuleskeule cost?
One programme in the Kabarettkeller is listed at Reservix for 29 €; other programmes and guest performances can differ, and fees are added at external outlets and online. Reductions need valid proof and are only sold at the box office.
What are the box office opening hours?
Ticket sales are open Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:00 and on Saturdays from 16:00 to 20:00; on Sundays only the evening box office is open, one hour before the performance. The phone number is 0351 / 492 55 55.
Is there a cloakroom, and can I take a bag?
Clothing, bags and other luggage have to be left at the cloakroom. We found no size limit for bags and no cloakroom fee on the pages we read.
Can I eat and drink at the Herkuleskeule?
Yes. The bistro in the foyer opens one hour before the start and serves snacks, local beer and regional wine. You may take drinks into the hall, and the team takes pre-orders for the break.
Is the Herkuleskeule wheelchair accessible?
Yes: there is a lift, and marked wheelchair spaces exist. Book them directly at the box office, not online; a companion gets a free seat. The barrier-free entrance is on the Altmarkt side and on Galeriestraße.
Does the Herkuleskeule play in summer, and where?
Yes, with a summer programme in the greenhouse of the Rülcker garden centre on Reicker Straße in Dresden-Strehlen (2025: 29 July to 24 August, Wednesday to Sunday; 2026 until 30 August). The date in the programme shows the venue.
Does the Herkuleskeule sell vouchers?
Yes, the website has a section for gift vouchers. According to the terms, voucher amounts cannot be paid out in cash.
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