Waldbühne

Waldbühne
Aerial view (2019)
Former namesDietrich-Eckart-Freilichtbühne (1936–48)
AddressGlockenturmstraße 1
14053 Berlin
Germany
LocationOlympiapark Berlin
Coordinates52°30′57″N 13°13′44″E / 52.51583°N 13.22889°E / 52.51583; 13.22889
OwnerSenate of Berlin
OperatorCTS Eventim
TypeAmphitheatre
Capacity22,290
Construction
Built1934–36
Opened2 August 1936 (1936-08-02)
Renovated1969, 1982
Website
Venue website (in German)

The Waldbühne (Woodland Stage or Forest Stage) is an amphitheatre at Olympiapark Berlin in Berlin, Germany. It was designed by German architect Werner March in emulation of a Greek theatre and built between 1934 and 1936 as the Dietrich-Eckart-Freilichtbühne (Dietrich Eckart Open Air Theater), a Nazi Thingplatz, and opened in association with the 1936 Summer Olympics. Since World War II it has been used for a variety of events, including boxing matches, film showings and classical and rock concerts. It seats more than 22,000 people. The venue is located off Friedrich-Friesen-Allee just northeast of Glockenturmstraße.