The Braunschweig State Theater is a performing arts organization located in Braunschweig, Germany. It produces shows across four main departments: opera, drama, dance, and youth theater. The institution works directly with the Braunschweig State Orchestra, which plays live music for the theater productions and performs separate symphonic concerts.
The organization traces its roots to 1690 when the first public opera house opened in the city. Today, the theater company presents a regular season of classical and modern operas, theatrical plays, and contemporary dance pieces. The repertoire also includes operettas and musicals. A dedicated youth department creates specific productions and educational programs for children, teenagers, and local schools.
Along with its regular indoor season, the company organizes an annual outdoor summer festival known as the Burgplatz Open Air. Throughout the year, the institution uses multiple stage spaces in the city to present its program to the public.