Germany Guide
Hesse
Entertainment
1 Alte Oper Opernplatz 
069/130 44 00 
www.alteoper.de Classical concerts by the HR-Sinfonieorchester, Frankfurter Museumsorchester and others – including big-name touring orchestras – are the mainstay of the programme at the magnificently restored opera house.
2 Bockenheimer Depot Carlo-Schmid-Platz 1 069/21 23 75 55 www.ballett-frankfurt.de The main local venue for performances by Frankfurt's internationally renowned ballet company, under the aegis of American William Forsythe.
3 The English Theatre Gallusanlage 7 069/24 23 1620 www.english-theatre.org The city's English-speaking theatre, with a populist programme of musicals and established box-office favourites.
4 Festhalle Messe Frankfurt Ludwig-Erhart-Anlage 1 069/75 75 64 04, www.messefrankfurt.com The graceful old main hall of the trade-fair grounds is also the venue for big-name rock concerts, ice shows and other large-scale spectacles.
5 Jazzkeller Kleine Bockenheimer Str. 18a 069/28 85 37 www.jazzkeller.org Old-established jazz club that attracts an international line-up of live acts. Regular Wednesday jam sessions from 9pm, plus Friday Latin dance nights.
6 Oper Frankfurt Willy-Brandt-Platz 1 069/212 02 www.oper-frankfurt.de The classical opera repertoire, in a modern auditorium opposite the European Central Bank.
7 Papageno Musiktheater In the Palmengarten 069/134 04 00 www.papageno-theater.de Operetta, opera and ballet venue in the Palmengarten, with separate children's performances of classics such as The Nutcracker.
8 Schauspielfrankfurt Willy-Brandt-Platz 1 069/21 23 70 00 www.schauspielfrankfurt.de The city's main stage for theatre, in the same complex as Oper Frankfurt.
9 Tigerpalast Heiligkreuzgasse 16–20 069/920 02 20 www.tigerpalast.com Glossy, old-style variety shows, with everything from clowns and magicians to acrobats and tightrope walkers.