Silesia, Silesian Voivodeship
Thursday, 05 November 2026 PL / EN

Teatry i opera: Śródmieście

For families For couples Solo For rainy days Free
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Theatres and opera in central Katowice: the Silesian Theatre, Ateneum Theatre, Teatr Bez Sceny and the historic Rialto Cinema-Theatre from 1913.

Four stages in the very centre of Katowice, from the largest drama stage in Upper Silesia to a puppet theatre. Good for an evening for two and for a rainy day.

Which theatre in central Katowice to go to?

The largest drama stage in Upper Silesia is the Stanisław Wyspiański Silesian Theatre, in a neo-Classical building from 1907 at Rynek 10, listed as a monument. Young audiences have the Ateneum Theatre, officially the Silesian Puppet and Actor Theatre, working since 1945 at św. Jana 10, with a repertoire aimed at the youngest.

The Teatr Bez Sceny, founded in 1997 at 3 Maja 11, has an intimate character, with Polish and world drama in which contemporary comedies and dramas dominate. At św. Jana 24 works the Rialto Cinema-Theatre, with a Classicist facade, since 1913, today an arthouse cinema with concerts and performances. To fill the rest of an evening, use historic sights in Śródmieście, museums and the district page, Śródmieście; stages beyond Katowice are gathered in theatres and opera in Silesia.

Frequently asked questions

Which theatre in Katowice is for children?

The Ateneum, a puppet and actor theatre that has operated since 1945 and stages plays for children.

Does the Rialto Cinema-Theatre show only films?

No. It is an arthouse cinema that also hosts concerts and performances.