Ballhofplatz 5, 30159 Hannover
For four days, the Ballhof becomes the festival centre of the Überschlag Festival. Concerts take place in Ballhof Eins and Zwei, while the foyer transforms into the Festival Lounge, featuring food and drinks, comfortable seating, an info desk and many little surprises.
The Ballhof is located in the heart of Hannover's Old Town at the historic Ballhofplatz. As the home of the Junges Schauspiel and the Junge Oper Hannover, the venue is part of the Niedersächsisches Staatstheater (Lower Saxony State Theatre).
The building's history dates back to the 17th century: constructed between 1649 and 1664 as a ball game house for the then-popular game of shuttlecock, it is one of the oldest secular buildings in Hannover's Old Town. Over the centuries, the Ballhof has served various purposes – as a meeting place, concert hall and theatre – and has been a venue of the Schauspiel Hannover since 1947.
Getting there
The Ballhof is located in the Old Town at Ballhofplatz, in direct proximity to the Marktkirche and the Old Town Hall. The Ballhof can be reached by many routes. We recommend travelling by public transport or by bicycle.
"Markthalle/Landtag" stop: tram lines 3, 7 and 17
"Kröpcke" stop (approx. 5 minutes on foot): tram lines 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 17 and 18; bus lines 100 and 200
Accessibility
Ballhof is largely barrier-free. Accessibility is ensured via a wheelchair lift. Accessible toilets are available.