Rostock's main theatre, founded in 1895 and still the cultural anchor of the city. The Volkstheater stages a full season of drama, opera, ballet, and musicals, with a repertoire that mixes classics with contemporary German work. The building itself is a handsome late 19th-century structure.
Check the schedule in advance — performances are primarily in German, but the range is broad and productions are often of high quality. The theatre is a short tram ride from the old town centre.