About Us

The masters behind the scenes. For over 125 years, as one of Austria's leading service providers, we have been bringing creative visions to life. Grown from Graz's cultural history, we combine traditionally developed craftsmanship with innovative manufacturing methods. Whether opera and theater houses, museums, events, or film productions: where great moments are created, our approximately 100 "masters behind the scenes" provide the perfect foundation.

Tradition Meets Innovation

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Our Mission

We support live stage experiences. With our administrative and creative services, we make every stage shine and transform performances into unforgettable experiences. Thus, we give art its space and shape the environment.

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Our Goals

For over 125 years, we have been preserving and developing unique craftsmanship to offer cultural institutions, events, and the creative industry across Europe an unparalleled spectrum of decoration, costumes, and services from a single source.

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Why Us?

Because we combine craftsmanship tradition with the flexibility of a modern all-in-one partner. From custom-made stage designs to 150,000 inventory items, we provide everything from a single source – in award-winning European top quality.

OUR SERVICES

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Over 125 Years of Theater History in figures

1899

Opening of Oper Graz and establishment of workshops within its premises

1900

Costume workshops move into current premises in Graz Old Town

1964

Merger to form “Vereinigte Bühnen Graz” (United Stages Graz)

1984

Expansion of decoration workshops to 5,600m² production area

2004

Founding of Theaterservice Graz GmbH and opening to the free market

2009

Awarded the right to bear the provincial coat of arms of Styria

2022

ÖKOPROFIT Certification

This picture shows Theaterservice Graz GmbH Managing Director Mag. Wolfgang Hülbig.

“Welcome to art + event, where creativity meets true master craftsmanship”

Welcome to our stage!

For over 125 years, art + event | Theaterservice Graz has been bringing visions to life. Together with our 100+ highly specialized experts, we stand as one of Austria’s leading partners for opera houses, festivals, museums, and event agencies across Europe. Whether impressive stage designs, custom-made costumes, or individual exhibition stands – we combine traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art innovation.

Step inside and discover what we can do for your projects.
Curtain up for your ideas – welcome to our stage!

Mag. Wolfgang Hülbig
Managing Director

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Environment & Responsibility

“It’s not your fault that the world is the way it is. It would only be your fault if it stays that way.”
Die Ärzte

We are committed to using resources efficiently and designing work processes to be healthy and socially responsible. Our procurements are subject to binding environmental criteria. These include prioritizing regional and – where possible – certified materials, reducing single-use products, and increasing the use of reusable and recycled materials.

Regular evaluations: Since 2022, we have continuously participated in the City of Graz’s ÖKOPROFIT program. As part of the program, we continuously review and optimize our operational procedures and processes, collecting energy, material, and waste key figures, among others.

As a company of Bühnen Graz, we are part of the City of Graz’s Climate Pact #bindabei . We thus commit to the climate protection goals of the City of Graz and have set corresponding targets for our own area of responsibility.

In connection with our participation in the City of Graz’s ÖKOPROFIT program, we have already successfully implemented numerous measures, including:.

Established infrastructure, uncompromising reliability, and specialized knowledge from a single source.

The Operational Backbone of Bühnen Graz

Behind every curtain, every major production, and every event at Bühnen Graz lies a highly complex machinery. As a central engine and internal service partner, art + event | Theaterservice Graz bundles a multitude of administrative, technical, and commercial core functions for the entire group.

We ensure the smooth operation of our sister companies every day – from the Oper Graz to the Schauspielhaus Graz, Next Liberty, and the Grazer Spielstätten.

This accumulated corporate know-how forms the stable foundation for our daily actions:

  • Commercial Excellence & Governance: With specialized departments for accounting, payroll, and a central purchasing department, we manage complex financial and personnel processes legally compliant, transparently, and efficiently.
  • Digital Infrastructure & Payments: Our IT services and Digital Sales Management guarantee secure networks, state-of-the-art interface architectures, and seamless payment processing for all visitor transactions and interactions.
  • Safety, Operations & Logistics: Through our own certified safety specialists and fire protection officers, we guarantee the highest compliance and safety standards in ongoing performance and event operations.
    B2B Sales and Partnership Management: We increase the visibility of Bühnen Graz’s offerings in the B2B sector, thereby specifically boosting utilization.

Our Expertise as a Guarantee of Quality

We operate these services as an internal service provider exclusively to secure our own venues and group companies. However, our accumulated expertise also directly flows into the handling of external major projects, workshop orders, and events: B2B partners automatically benefit from the standards, stability, and process reliability that a group of this size demands daily.