Heimathafen Neukölln

Heimathafen Neukölln: People’s Theater in the Rixdorf Ballroom

The Saalbau on Karl-Marx-Straße was built in the 1870s as Niesigk’scher Salon in what was then Rixdorf. Later, the Neue Stadttheater performed here, after which the building became a cinema, and in the 1960s, it served as a pass control point. Today, the hall is the stage for Heimathafen Neukölln, which has been producing theater here since 2009.

The ballroom is the heart of the house: golden stucco, a red velvet curtain, a gallery, and seating for approximately 400 people when arranged in rows. Additionally, there is a smaller studio for more intimate formats. The bar in the foyer on the first floor is the meeting point before and after performances on event evenings.

Theater about Neukölln, Concerts, and Slams

The ensemble develops its own plays about life in the district, covering themes of origin, neighborhood, displacement, and coexistence. The program is complemented by guest performances, concerts, poetry slams, readings, and discussion evenings. There is also a dedicated youth club.

Theater tickets usually cost 20 Euros, reduced 14.50 Euros. Concerts range from about 29 to 40 Euros, depending on the act. Each month, there is also a contingent of „Gönn Dir Tickets” (“Treat Yourself Tickets”) with a 50 percent discount. The box office and hall are step-free accessible, wheelchair spaces should be registered in advance.