Bahnhalle: Tradition with a future

Culture has a long tradition in the Bahnhalle. For 45 years, the Chössi Theater association shaped this place with passion, creativity and a packed programme, inspiring audiences time and again. We are continuing this story with a fresh outlook.

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Since July 2026, the Bahnhalle has been undergoing renovation. What remains is its character as a place that brings people together. What is coming is a contemporary theatre hall with new technology, flexible seating and its own foyer. From late autumn 2027, theatre, dance, circus and more will await you here, and the restaurant is also set to reopen its doors. The Chössi Theater association remains an important partner and will present around eight of its own events per year as part of its «Carte Blanche».

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We don't just want to entertain, we want to move people. The values of zukunft.bahnhof guide us in this. For us, culture is more than an event: it inspires, brings people together and sets things in motion.

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Culture should be open to everyone. That is why, as part of the renovation, we are working hard to improve the wheelchair accessibility of the theatre. We want to build on this: we aim to make our programme as barrier-free as possible, so that as many people as possible can take part, regardless of age, impairment or budget.

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We are not alone in this. Through Kulturkuchen Lichtensteig, we work together with the other cultural organisations in town, and we regularly exchange ideas with small theatres across Eastern Switzerland. This gives rise to new ideas, projects and encounters, for us, for you and for everyone who wants to engage with art and culture.

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Our house is also there for artists. We are continuing and expanding the Chössi Theater's residency programme, at the Bahnhof and now also at Stadtufer Lichtensteig, where professional performing artists can research, rehearse and produce. Find out more under Residencies.