Thunerseespiele
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- A temporary musical stage built over Lake Thun.
- Disney’s Aladdin is the 2027 production.
- A magic lamp and three wishes change the life of street thief Aladdin.
- A score blending Broadway, swing and jazz with Oriental influences.
Interesting facts3
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75,000 spectators
Around 75,000 spectators attend across 28 performance days each year.
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Alan Menken composed the music for both the film and Broadway musical Aladdin.
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Aladdin’s songs received two Oscars, two Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe Award, and earned a Tony Award nomination.
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History
The programme combines musical classics with original productions. Ueli Bichsel served as artistic director from 2002 to 2006 and directed four musicals there.
- 1999Andreas Stucki and Ueli Bichsel visited the Bregenzer Festspiele, inspiring a musical event in Thun.
- 2003Evita
- 2004Anatevka
- 2005Miss Saigon
- 2006Elisabeth
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- 2007Les Misérables
- 2008West Side Story
- 2009Jesus Christ Superstar
- 2010Dällebach Kari, an original musical developed by Katja Früh and Moritz Schneider from a Swiss folk legend about a barber; later staged in Zürich in 2011 and Bern in 2012.
- 2011Gotthelf, based on Jeremias Gotthelf’s Käserei in der Vehfreude.
- 2012Titanic
- 2013Der Besuch der alten Dame premiered in Thun on 16 July; it became the first Swiss musical production performed internationally.
- 2014Aida; the Thun production received seven audience awards that autumn.
- 2015Romeo und Julia
- 2016Sugar
- 2017Cats
- 2018Mamma Mia
- 2019Ich war noch niemals in New York
- 2020–2021Performances paused during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 2022Io Senza Te, rescheduled from the missed seasons.
- 2023Dällebach Kari returned to the programme.
Tips for your visit
- The songs in the 2027 Aladdin production are sung in German.
Best time to visit
- Plan around a summer performance; the temporary lake stage is dismantled after the event.
Know before you go
- Tickets for the 2027 Aladdin production are available now.
Don't miss
- The Alpine settingEiger, Mönch and Jungfrau form part of the surrounding mountain panorama.Lachen, Thun
- AladdinThe street thief’s life changes through magic and love.Thuner Seebühne, Lachen, Thun7 July–21 August 2027
Sources: Thunerseespiele - Wikipedia · Thunerseespiele · Thunerseespiele · Thunerseespiele · Thunerseespiele - Wikipedia · checked 12 Oct 2026
- Website
- thunerseespiele.ch/
- Phone
- +41 33 225 05 35
Questions and answers
Where is Thunerseespiele?
At Lachen, 3600 Thun, near Lachenareal and Lachenstadion.
Is the Thunerseespiele stage permanent?
No. It is built temporarily over Lake Thun and dismantled after the event.
What is Aladdin at Thunerseespiele about?
A street thief finds a magic lamp and receives three wishes from the genie Dschinni.
Does Thunerseespiele stage original musicals?
Yes. Dällebach Kari premiered in 2010, and Der Besuch der alten Dame had its world premiere in Thun on 16 July 2013.
How can I contact Thunerseespiele?
Call +41 33 225 05 35.
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