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Theatre and historic building · Košice, Košice
State Theatre Košice (Štátne divadlo Košice)
The late 19th-century neo-Baroque theatre in the middle of Hlavná Street, home to opera, ballet and drama, with the singing fountain and carillon in the garden between the theatre and the cathedral.
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About State Theatre Košice (Štátne divadlo Košice)
The State Theatre of Košice (Štátne divadlo Košice) occupies the center of Hlavná Street, north of St. Elizabeth Cathedral. The building, in neo-Baroque style, was constructed at the end of the 19th century, when the city was one of the wealthiest in the northeast of the Kingdom of Hungary and had a long tradition of performances. The façade features sculptures and the dome marks the street perspective.
Inside, the main auditorium follows the horseshoe theatre model, with boxes, ceiling paintings and gilded decoration. After nearly a century of use, the building underwent a full restoration that returned it to its original appearance. The theatre houses opera, ballet and drama companies, and the season generally runs from autumn to spring.
Between the theatre and the cathedral is a garden with the singing fountain, which projects jets of water coordinated with music and lights, and next to it a carillon. In summer this space is the busiest in the city, with locals and visitors seated on the benches and on the fountain edges.
Those who want to see the interior without attending a performance can ask at the box office about guided tours, which depend on the programme.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 20 minutes for the building and the fountain; two to three hours to attend a performance.
Best time
In the evening, in summer, when the singing fountain usually operates with music and lights. The opera and ballet season generally runs from autumn to spring; check the programme.
How to get there
It is on Hlavná Street, in the historic centre, about a 10-minute walk from the train station and 2 minutes from the cathedral.
Tip
Buy a ticket for an opera or a ballet to see the auditorium from the inside. Before the performance, spend a few minutes in the fountain garden.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about State Theatre Košice (Štátne divadlo Košice)
Can you visit the State Theatre of Košice inside?
Yes — by attending a performance or, when the schedule allows, on guided tours. Check at the box office.
Where is Košice’s singing fountain located?
In the garden between the State Theatre and the Cathedral of Saint Elizabeth, in the middle of Hlavná Street.
What types of performances are at the State Theatre of Košice?
Opera, ballet and drama, with the season generally running from autumn through spring.