--- title: Old Theatre Steyr url: "https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430028603/old-theatre-steyr.html" description: "Baroque Old Theater, former Cölestinerinnen convent The Old Theater has a seating capacity of 262 peopleOrchestra: 130 seatsBoxes: 34 seatsBalcony: 68 seats and 30 standing places" date: 2026-02-11 modified: 2026-04-30 --- # Old Theatre Steyr Old Theatre Steyr =================== Steyr, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/228383/4B05D5F9415A4916FBCC423C3898353CBD3E83EAE3AC62479002AF3DF9182694/altes-theater-steyr.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/470572/CABB88A0E00519E9F633E31F2475442D7F6BBDBC1884819FD5D61B5DFEE739A5/image-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/470573/C54541FD61A68FD691FC56557C5A45CE54360D52E1FDC197D1BB395A90C5CAF0/image-jpg.jpg) Open copyright © Studio Iris Close copyright [ ![A cozy theater with red seats and an elegant balcony. The warm lights create an inviting atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/228383/4B05D5F9415A4916FBCC423C3898353CBD3E83EAE3AC62479002AF3DF9182694/altes-theater-steyr.jpg "© Studio Iris") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/228383/4B05D5F9415A4916FBCC423C3898353CBD3E83EAE3AC62479002AF3DF9182694/altes-theater-steyr.jpg) Open copyright © CC-BY, Hannes Ecker Close copyright [ ![A modern building with a covered entrance area and clear lines. The facade is in a simple, white tone.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/470572/CABB88A0E00519E9F633E31F2475442D7F6BBDBC1884819FD5D61B5DFEE739A5/image-jpg.jpg "© CC-BY, Hannes Ecker") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/470572/CABB88A0E00519E9F633E31F2475442D7F6BBDBC1884819FD5D61B5DFEE739A5/image-jpg.jpg) Open copyright © CC-BY, Hannes Ecker Close copyright [ ![An elegant theater with red seats and a beautifully designed stage view. The ceiling is decorated with a chandelier and the light shines bright.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/470573/C54541FD61A68FD691FC56557C5A45CE54360D52E1FDC197D1BB395A90C5CAF0/image-jpg.jpg "© CC-BY, Hannes Ecker") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/470573/C54541FD61A68FD691FC56557C5A45CE54360D52E1FDC197D1BB395A90C5CAF0/image-jpg.jpg) 1. 2. 3. Handel-Mazzetti-Promenade 3 4400 Steyr [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Handel-Mazzetti-Promenade%203%2C%204400%20Steyr "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Handel-Mazzetti-Promenade%203%2C%204400%20Steyr "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.0401755&lon=14.4175378&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Baroque Old Theater, former Cölestinerinnen convent The Old Theater has a seating capacity of 262 people Orchestra: 130 seats Boxes: 34 seats Balcony: 68 seats and 30 standing places In August 1646, forced to emigrate due to wartime events, nuns of the Order of Cölestinerinnen arrived from Burgundy via Vienna to Steyr, where Empress Eleonora had purchased a spacious house for them on Berggasse. In the year 1662, benefactors enabled the conversion of these properties into a monastery building, and in 1676 the construction of a church. In August 1727, the great city fire caused severe damage to these buildings. The reconstruction of the monastery and church, financed by Abbot Ambros of Garsten and benefactors, was completed in 1727. During the time of Emperor Joseph II (1780-1790), the nuns of the monastery endeavored to educate the female youth, built a schoolhouse, and adopted the rule of the Ursulines. However, various circumstances led to the abolition of the monastery on June 1, 1784, "due to insufficient funds." The school building was taken over by the normal school fund, and the church and monastery were purchased by the city council of Steyr for the appraised value of 3,500 guilders. The actual conversion into a theater, strongly promoted by Prince Lamberg, only took place in 1796. From 1954, the "old city theater" regularly hosted guest performances from the Linz Landestheater. In 1958, construction began on a larger theater in the former industrial hall, which resulted in the closure of the house on the promenade. It was not until the mid-1970s that the quality of the baroque theater space was reconsidered, and a decision was made to revitalize it. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Old Theatre Steyr** Handel-Mazzetti-Promenade 3 4400 Steyr Phone [ +43 7252 53512 ](tel:+43725253512) Web [www.steyr.at/Altes\_Theater](https://www.steyr.at/Altes_Theater "New window") https://www.steyr.at/Altes_Theater --- **Contact person** Altes Theater Steyr Handel-Mazzetti-Promenade 3 4400 Steyr Phone [ +43 7252 53512 ](tel:+43725253512) Web [www.steyr.at/Altes\_Theater](https://www.steyr.at/Altes_Theater "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Events are held regularly at the Old Theatre. - Can only be viewed from outside [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**The rental of the premises is carried out by: Municipality of Steyr DS for Cultural Affairs, Stadtplatz 27, 4400 Steyr phone: (07252) 575-345, Fax: (07252) 575-346 kultur@steyr.gv.at [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Other special suitabilities** sightseeing + event location [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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