Kasematten Stage
The Kasematten Stage is located in the ruinous twostorey basement of the former Castellan’s Building of the Schlossberg fortress. This building was erected in the former moat around 1578, with the basement vaults used to store supplies. In 1783, the fortress was converted into a state prison, and male and female felons were imprisoned in the entire complex under extremely harsh conditions. The Castellan’s Building fell prey to the razing of the fortress in 1809. Its ruins have been used for cultural purposes since the 1930s. The actual open-air stage, which is refer¬red to as ‘casemate’, opened in 1937 and has been equipped with a movable roof since 1987.
Good to know
The Schlossbergbühne Kasematten is situated on Graz’s Schlossberg, one of the city’s most famous landmarks. It can be easily reached by the Schlossbergbahn, the Schlossberglift or on foot via the Schlossbergstiege. From here, visitors can enjoy a magnificent view over Graz.
Yes, the Schlossbergbühne Kasematten is accessible to people with disabilities. Visitors with reduced mobility can easily reach the Schlossberg via the Schlossbergbahn. Accessible seating and toilet facilities are available on site.
You can also find detailed information on accessibility in the PDF ‘Accessibility information: Schlossbergbühne/Kasematten’ from Graz Tourism.
Yes, there are several restaurants and cafés on the Schlossberg in the immediate vicinity of the Schlossbergbühne. These include, amongst others, the Schlossberg Restaurant, Aiola Upstairs and Starcke Haus. This makes it the perfect opportunity to combine a visit to an event with a meal or a drink whilst enjoying views over the rooftops of Graz.
Yes, thanks to its movable roof and the glass-enclosed rear wall, the Schlossbergbühne Kasematten can host events in almost any weather conditions. Concerts, musicals, theatre performances, gala events, seminars and many other events can therefore take place even in changeable weather, set against the unique backdrop of the historic fortress walls. This modern infrastructure makes the Schlossbergbühne Kasematten one of Austria’s most exceptional open-air venues.
With the 360° tour, you can explore the Schlossbergbühne Kasematten virtually from the comfort of your own home, wherever you are. Click your way through this impressive open-air event venue and experience its unique atmosphere amidst the historic walls of the Schlossberg!
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