[5] Famous performers include Robin Adams, Agnes Baltsa, Inge Borkh, Renato Bruson, Grace Bumbry, José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, Salvatore Fisichella, Käthe Gold, Norma Sharp, Alexander Moissi, Jessye Norman, Liselotte Pulver, Will Quadflieg, Nello Santi, Christine Schäfer, Maria Schell, and Rolf Schimpf.

Every season, the Bern Theatre offers more than 400 performances and concerts.

The shows span classics, musicals, new choreographies of Bern’s ballet, world premieres, and debut performances.

Well-known performances include Richard Wagner's Ring cycle and The Black Spider.

The theatre hosts rehearsal visits, introductions to plays, and various programs for children and young adults, such as drama clubs, dance projects, and premiere classes.