Musical Theatre in Łódź

Teatr Muzyczny w Łodzi is a cultural institution specialising in operetta, musicals and musical productions for audiences of all ages, with a rich history stretching back to 1945.

Foundation and early years

Teatr Muzyczny w Łodzi was founded in 1945 as Poland's first post-war musical theatre, initially called Operetka Łódzka. The institution was established under the direction of Władysław Szczawiński by artists from the Lutnia Musical Comedy Theatre from Vilna, who arrived in Łódź in spring 1945. The first performance took place on 3 November 1945 - the premiere of "Podwójna Buchalteria" by A. Grunn at the venue at ul. Nawrot 27, marking the start of a long theatrical tradition.

Changes of venue and development

Several months after opening, the theatre moved to the building of Łódzkiego Męskiego Towarzystwa Śpiewaczego [Łódź Male Singing Society] at ul. Piotrkowska 243, where it operated for many years. In 1964, the theatre moved to its current home at ul. Północna 47/51 in Śródmieście, where it remains today. The building underwent major renovation in 2007-2011, with all theatre facilities renewed, raising the standards of productions and audience facilities.

Repertoire and productions

The theatre's repertoire includes both classical operettas and contemporary musicals as well as musical productions popular with audiences of all ages. In the 2026-2027 season, the theatre's offerings include Dracula, Kraina lodu (Frozen), Mamma Mia!, Tadek na tropach Minotaura and the jubilee gala "I znów premiera". Each production is carefully prepared by an experienced team of singers, dancers and actors, supported by a professional orchestra and technical staff.

Infrastructure and services

The cloakroom and café open one hour before each performance, allowing audiences to prepare and spend time in a pleasant atmosphere before entering the auditorium. The ticket office is open Tuesday to Friday from 11:00 to 18:30 (with a break from 14:00 to 14:30), Saturday from 12:00 to 18:30, Sunday from 15:00 to 18:30, and reservations can be made on weekdays from 8:00 to 16:00. July is a closure period for the ticket office and services, while in August customer service is available Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 15:00.

Practical information

• Address: ul. Północna 47/51, Śródmieście, Łódź
• Ticket office hours (in season): Tuesday to Friday 11:00-18:30 (break 14:00-14:30), Saturday 12:00-18:30, Sunday 15:00-18:30; Monday office closed
• Reservations: Monday to Friday 8:00-16:00
• Notes: cloakroom and café open 1 hour before performance; July - ticket office and services closed; August - Monday to Friday 10:00-15:00
• Getting there: city centre Łódź, ul. Północna 47/51 in Śródmieście
• What to expect: musical productions, operettas, musicals, guest performances, café before performances, rich theatre history from 1945, professional artistic companies