ExtraSchicht 2026

When night-time comes alive in the Ruhr region, the Theater an der Ruhr opens its doors and invites you to rediscover its listed building – once part of the Raffelberg spa. Where spa guests once sought treatment and relaxation, theatre and art now flourish. 

Take a guided tour behind the scenes (18:15–20:45 every half hour, 21:15–00:15 every hour). A photo exhibition awaits you in the historic foyer, and an audio play about the building’s history in Raffelberg Park. You can round off the evening at the bar, whilst light displays create an atmospheric setting for the façade and park. 

To kick off the UTOPIE-Spielinsel, which takes place the following week at the Theater an der Ruhr, we are also opening our art installation – a first glimpse into utopian worlds. Experience a summer’s night full of history, art and a special atmosphere – we look forward to your visit! 

Tickets

You can purchase tickets for ExtraSchicht either via the online shop under Tickets - ExtraSchicht or by calling the ExtraSchicht hotline on +49 (0) 1806 18 16 50.

Program

6.00 pm – 2.00 am
Food truck

6.15 pm – 8.45 pm, every 30 minutes
Theatre tours – from the Solbad to the theatre
Location/meeting point: Register at the box office; meet at the information stand in the park
Limited capacity (max. 30 participants)
Registration is only possible on the day

9.15 pm – 11.15 pm, every 60 minutes
Theatre tours – from the Solbad to the theatre
Location/meeting point: Register at the box office; meet at the information stand in the park
Limited capacity (max. 30 participants)
Registration is only possible on the day

6.00 pm – 2.00 am
Photo exhibition in the historic foyer
Venue/meeting point: Foyer of the Theater an der Ruhr

6.00 pm – 2.00 am
Radio play in the park about the history of the theatre
Venue/meeting point: Raffelbergpark
Headphones available from the marquee

6.00 pm – 2.00 am
Light shows, art installations & bar
Venue/meeting point: Raffelbergpark
Entry via the main entrance of the Theater an der Ruhr