Built 1748 as a riding school by Joseph Saint-Pierre for Margrave Friedrich of Brandenburg-Bayreuth. 1785 converted into a theatre. Re-opened 21 Nov 1785 as "Hochfürstliches Theater" ny the "Medoxische Theatertruppe" company. From 1792, used as a military barack. After 1918, used as a garage. Since 1933, property of the city of Bayreuth.

1936 converted into a multi-purpose hall by Reissinger. Re-opened 1936 as "Ludwig-Siebert-Halle" in honour of the Nazi minister president of Bavaria, Ludwig Siebert (1874-1942). Capacity: up to 3000 persons. Mainly used for balls and Nazi events. Destroyed by bombs in 1945, with only the façade remaining intact. 1948 temporarily rebuilt as a cinema and re-opened as "Stadthallen-Kino".

1958-1965 major rebuilding by Reissinger. Renamed "Stadthalle". Re-opened 21 Jan 1965 with a concert including Siegfried Wagner's ouverture to "Der Bärenhäuter" and the world premiere of Hans Fleischer's "Symphonische Festmusik". Used for opera and drama performances, concerts, balls, and various events.

Later renamed "Friedrichs-Forum". 2016-2021 closed for renovations.

Links: www.bayreuth.de, Wikidata