The building served as the terminus for Germany's first railway line, the Bavarian Ludwig Railway, connecting Nuremberg and Fürth.
The theater's founders, Heißmann and Rassau, are iconic figures in Franconian television and cabaret culture.
The interior architecture preserves historic elements of the 19th-century station while functioning as a modern performance hall.
The venue hosts the 'Comödien-Platz' outdoor summer stage, which utilizes the historic forecourt for seasonal performances.
It is one of the most visited private theaters in Germany, regularly selling out its capacity.
Comödie Fürth is a prominent German-language theater located in a historic former railway station in Fürth, near Nuremberg. The venue is specialized in boulevard theater, comedies, and musical productions. It occupies the former Fürth passenger station, a neoclassical building constructed in 1835. The theater features a main stage and an additional smaller venue known as the 'franken-brettl'. As of July 2026, it remains an active performance space under the direction of Volker Heißmann and Martin Rassau. The facility includes integrated dining options for patrons. It is widely recognized for its regional Franconian humor and productions featuring its founding duo.
The historic neoclassical facade of the former station building facing the Comödien-Platz.
Book tickets well in advance as popular shows frequently sell out weeks ahead.
Consider dining at the integrated theater restaurant before the performance to experience the full venue atmosphere.
Check the 'franken-brettl' schedule if you prefer more intimate, smaller-scale performances compared to the main stage.
Do not arrive at the last minute if you plan to eat at the restaurant, as service times can be tight before the curtain rises.
The theater typically maintains a summer break or focuses on open-air programming during the warmer months.
Smart-casual attire is standard; avoid overly casual sportswear.
