Théâtre de la Chouc'routerie

Théâtre de la Chouc'routerie is a small theatre-cabaret paired with an Alsatian restaurant, tucked in the heart of Strasbourg since 1984. The venue brings together the region's two great passions — the stage and the table — with shows performed across two intimate rooms and a kitchen built around Alsatian classics, including several versions of choucroute.

What will you see there?

The theatre runs on two stages: a smaller room seating around 70, and a larger one holding up to 100 people. Between them, the venue stages an average of 300 performances a year for more than 20,000 spectators — a remarkable output for such a small setup. The programme spans comedy, cabaret, song, dance and storytelling, and part of the repertoire is performed simultaneously in French and in Alsatian dialect, something rarely found even within the region itself. Shows are carried both by the resident Chouc' troupe and by guest artists.

The setting adds to the experience: the restaurant's walls are hung with paintings and drawings — including works by Tomi Ungerer, Strasbourg's celebrated illustrator — alongside old postcards and a curious collection of musical instruments, all under antique ceiling lamps. Staying on for dinner is part of the ritual here: the kitchen serves traditional, fish and "royale" choucroute, along with other Alsatian specialities.

How do you get there?

The box office and entrance sit at 20 rue Saint-Louis, in an easily reachable, central part of Strasbourg. The location makes it simple to pair an evening at the theatre with a stroll through the nearby old town and the Petite France district. Booking is possible by phone or through the theatre's website — given the small room sizes, reserving ahead is worthwhile for popular shows.

When should you visit?

The season runs practically all year, with a quieter stretch over the summer holidays when fewer shows are staged. The richest programme falls in autumn, winter and spring, when most premieres and cabaret series take place. An evening visit works best, since combining the show with dinner at the theatre's restaurant is the natural way most guests experience the place.

A bit of history

The Restaurant-Théâtre de la Choucrouterie opened in 1984, built on the idea of pairing Alsatian gastronomy with a cabaret-theatre stage. Over more than three decades it has become one of Strasbourg's cultural fixtures, favouring regional creation and local humour often rooted in Alsace's own language and everyday life. The bilingual shows — French and Alsatian — are more than a curiosity here; they are part of the theatre's identity and a living link to the region's dialect.

Frequently asked questions

Can you have dinner before or after a show at Théâtre de la Chouc'routerie? Yes — that's one of the venue's main draws. The restaurant serves Alsatian specialities, including several versions of choucroute, in a dining room decorated in line with local tradition and culture.

Are the shows only in French? Not always. Part of the programme is performed in parallel in French and in Alsatian dialect, making this venue distinctive on Strasbourg's cultural map.

How many seats does the theatre have? The theatre has two rooms — a smaller one seating around 70 and a larger one holding up to 100 — hosting an average of 300 performances a year.

Should you book tickets in advance? Given the small room sizes and the popularity of certain shows, booking ahead by phone or through the theatre's website is recommended.