The building of the Jirásek Theatre was erected by builder Turek in 1888 as a restaurant and dancing hall „Na kopečku". The dancing hall was used for theatre performances as well.

The city became the owner of the structure and had a stage be made in the there.

The building was converted into a theatre building according to the design by architect Oldřich Liška from Hradce Králové. The theatre was ceremonially opened on 8th October 1924.

Large reconstruction was carried out in the theatre in 1960.

Reopening took place on 14th February of  2003 after 17 year long intermission.