Le Maillon, Strasbourg Theatre
Le Maillon is the Strasbourg theatre that calls itself a European stage, with a multidisciplinary, international and resolutely contemporary programme. Since 2019 it has occupied a new building by the LAN agency on boulevard de Dresde, in the Wacken area near the European quarter. The place to discover today's European performing arts.
From Hautepierre to the Wacken
Le Maillon opened in 1978 in the Hautepierre district as the Maillon cultural centre. In 1999 it moved temporarily into a former exhibition hall at the Wacken, near the European quarter, where it stayed for about twenty years. In November 2019 it finally opened its own building, a short distance from its former site. The Ministry of Culture has awarded it the label of European creation hub.
An artistic machine by LAN
The theatre was designed by the LAN architecture agency; the architect Umberto Napolitano describes it as an 'artistic machine'. It has two halls, one seating 580 to 700 depending on the layout, the other 242. A large foyer, an open-air patio, an indoor street and flexible spaces complete the building, which lends itself to immersive and participatory work.
A stage facing Europe
A public theatre backed by local authorities, the Maillon champions a multidisciplinary and international programme centred on live performance: theatre, dance and hybrid forms, including participatory and immersive work. Its European dimension plays out both internationally and across the nearby borders. It has been run by Barbara Engelhardt since the 2017-2018 season.
Shows, talks and a festival
The Maillon programmes shows, talks, workshops and DJ sets. In November 2026 it hosts the Premières festival, devoted to emerging European artists, from 6 to 14 November. The front desk is open Tuesday to Friday from 1 pm to 6.30 pm, and on performance days. The box office can be reached on +33 3 88 27 61 81, and the whole season is on the Maillon's website.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Le Maillon?
At 1 boulevard de Dresde, in the Wacken area, north of the centre and close to the European quarter.
Why is Le Maillon notable?
It is devoted to contemporary European performing arts, holds the European creation hub label and since 2019 has occupied a new theatre designed by the LAN agency.
How do you book?
On the Maillon's website or through the box office on +33 3 88 27 61 81. The front desk is open Tuesday to Friday from 1 pm to 6.30 pm.
What is there to see nearby?
The European quarter, with the European Parliament and the institutions based in Strasbourg, is nearby and makes a good walk before the show.
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