Promotions

Urania Theater Köln is currently staging performances at its new permanent venue, "Urania im Spiegelpalast," on Riehler Straße. The original private theater in Cologne-Ehrenfeld (Platenstraße) had to close temporarily due to construction complications. Inside the nostalgic, handcrafted mirrored tent near the Cologne Zoo, a unique program awaits you, combining live music, theater, and fine dining with top-class circus artistry and variety entertainment.

Address: Urania Spiegelpalast am Zoo, Riehler Str. 173, 50735 Cologne

Public Transport: KVB tram line 4 to the Von-Sparr-Straße stop (approx. 3-minute walk from there).

Car & Parking: The I/D Cologne parking garage (Peter-Huppertz-Straße 2, 51063 Cologne) is available right next door.

Accessibility: The new location offers a wheelchair-accessible entrance and designated parking spaces.

Tickets can be booked directly via the Urania ticket shop. The shows presented are usually elaborate in-house productions featuring international casts:

The Juggler of Notre Dame (Paris Meets Variety)

Dates: September 18 to November 13, 2026

Performance days: Wednesdays through Sundays

Description: A unique variety show featuring, among others, the return of renowned juggler Kris Kremo.

The Nutcracker (Ballet meets Variety)

Dates: From November 21, 2026

Performance days: Wednesdays through Sundays

Description: The classic Christmas fairy tale, spectacularly and imaginatively reimagined.

The Spiegelpalast offers seating for around 350 guests. Fine drinks, small delicacies, and finger food are served on-site and can be enjoyed directly at the tables in the hall. The office can be reached by phone for inquiries and reservations on weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 0221 17098261.