The Theater Casino Zug will kick off its new season in September 2026.
The Theater Casino Zug will kick off its new season in September 2026.
Under the theme “End-Spiel,” the Theater Casino Zug will present a diverse program of theater, music, dance, comedy, and contemporary circus during the 2026/27 season. In her final season as artistic director, Ute Haferburg is bringing longtime collaborators, new discoveries, and artists from around the world to Zug. With poetry, humor, and surprising productions, the season invites audiences to discover that endings can also be new beginnings.
Incidentally, the Theater Casino Zug was built in 1909 by Dagobert Keiser and Richard Bracher and serves as the hub of Zug’s cultural life. The recent renovation has breathed new life into its old glamour.
A look back shows that Zug has a long theatrical tradition: The earliest records of public performances with over 3,000 spectators date back to the 17th century. In 1782–83, a permanent theater venue was established at the city’s expense. The modest “Comoedi-Haus” was located on the first floor above the old city butcher shop, now the police station on Kolinplatz. In 1808, the private “Theatergesellschaft Zug” was founded, which remains active today as the Theater- und Musikgesellschaft Zug (tmgz).
Starting with the 2026–27 season, the Theater Casino Zug will continue this tradition and invites audiences to experience farewells, transitions, and new beginnings from fresh perspectives under the theme “End-Spiel.”