How long does the performance last

Official information on the duration of the performance will follow. Traditionally, a ballet gala lasts about 2 hours including short intermissions.

Is there an intermission

Whether an intermission is planned will be announced by the organizer. Information will follow via the theater box office.

Is the event barrier-free

Yes. The theater tent at Küchengarten offers barrier-free access, wheelchair spaces, and designated parking spaces for people with disabilities according to the city herald.

How do I reach the theater tent by public transport

Bus stop Schleifmühle and tram at Platz der Jugend are nearby. Walking distance from the Great House is about 10 minutes.

How large is the theater tent

Approximately 500 seats, tent height about 17 meters. The stage measures approximately 11.5 x 11.5 meters, aligned to the portal width of the Great House.

Where can I get tickets and information

Tickets and information through the box office of the Mecklenburg State Theater in Schwerin at telephone 0385 53 00 123 or by email at kasse@mecklenburgisches-staatstheater.de.

Connexion #5: large ballet gala, close, precise, emotional in the theater tent

Name: Ballet Gala: Connexion #5
Start: 2026-05-28T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-28T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Theaterzelt am Küchengarten

The international ballet elite connects in Schwerin: Connexion #5 ignites the magic of dance

When classical lines meet contemporary energy, a stage experience with an electric theater atmosphere is created: The ballet gala Connexion #5 brings international guests from the Mecklenburg State Theater to the theater tent at Küchengarten and opens the Schwerin Castle Festival 2026 with elegance, precision, and heart.

Virtuosity in Dialogue: Pas de deux, Solos, and Ensembles from around the World

The dramaturgy of the gala bundles highlights from the classical repertoire and new choreography. In tightly cut cones of light, the costumes breathe, lines swing through the space, and lifts cut into the darkness. The stage set remains deliberately reduced so that the theatrical art of dance – technique, musicality, presence – has an immediate impact. The audience's reaction: tense silence, followed by jubilant ovations.

Direction with Profile: The Signature of Ballet Schwerin

Under the direction of the Mecklenburg State Theater, Ballet Schwerin forms a panorama of styles and temperaments. Precise direction of the proceedings, clever transitions, a dramaturgical breath that bundles scenes instead of simply stringing them together – thus an evening with internal curve emerges, allowing the diversity of the international guests to shine.

Light, Sound, Space: Sensory Impressions in the Theater Tent

In the 17-meter-high theater tent with around 500 seats, the lighting mood creates clear contours, and the acoustics carry the music transparently to every tier. Creative space solutions replace flying rails and revolving stages – the proximity between stage and audience intensifies the experience. Barrier-free access and designated wheelchair spaces enable an inclusive stage experience.

Conclusion

Connexion #5 promises an evening at the highest level: international dancers, pointed dramaturgy, an atmospheric venue. Anyone who loves dance as a living stage art should experience this event live – because nothing can replace the immediacy of the moment, the breath of the artists, and the collective murmur of the audience.