Theater performance by Markus Grimm for the Peasants' War Commemoration Year 2025

The Peasants' War, peaking in 1525, consists of a long series of battles in many locations in the southern half of the German-speaking area. It is a desperate "Revolution of the Common Man" and the pursuit of more democracy.

The theater performance "Tag der Entscheidung. Uffrur im Rathaus" makes a historical key scene tangible. The audience becomes part of a Würzburg city council meeting, in which the conflict between authority and rebels intensifies.

The prince-bishop demands support from the city council, and the council must take a position: for or against the peasants? At the same time, he pursues his own goal: the freedom of the city from its prince-bishop. Everything is at stake; it gets loud and fiercely debated. The most prominent councilor: Tilman Riemenschneider. Then events escalate: the traveling minstrel Hans Bermeter appears and claims that the prince-bishop is already arming against the city at this very moment. What now?

Actors: Rainer Appel, Ingo Klünder, Stephan Ladnar, Markus Grimm

Entrance: from 7:00 PM

Theater performance by Markus Grimm for the Peasants' War Commemoration Year 2025

The Peasants' War, peaking in 1525, consists of a long series of battles in many locations in the southern half of the German-speaking area. It is a desperate "Revolution of the Common Man" and the pursuit of more democracy.

The theater performance "Tag der Entscheidung. Uffrur im Rathaus" makes a historical key scene tangible. The audience becomes part of a Würzburg city council meeting, in which the conflict between authority and rebels intensifies.

The prince-bishop demands support from the city council, and the council must take a position: for or against the peasants? At the same time, he pursues his own goal: the freedom of the city from its prince-bishop. Everything is at stake; it gets loud and fiercely debated. The most prominent councilor: Tilman Riemenschneider. Then events escalate: the traveling minstrel Hans Bermeter appears and claims that the prince-bishop is already arming against the city at this very moment. What now?

Actors: Rainer Appel, Ingo Klünder, Stephan Ladnar, Markus Grimm

Entrance: from 7:00 PM

Thomas Scheytt is regarded as "one of the best contemporary Boogie and Blues pianists. He combines high pianist skills with an incredible, deeply felt diversity of expression" (Jazzpodium Germany).

On Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 6 PM, he will perform classics of Blues & Boogie Woogie and his own compositions at the Old Church Wernfeld in Gemünden am Main.

Scheytt is one of the busiest musicians in the European Blues and Boogie scene. For over 20 years, he has been a guest not only as a soloist but also with his trio Boogie Connection in jazz clubs and festivals both domestically and abroad - appearing four times at the world-famous New Orleans Jazz Festival in Ascona.

Scheytt has received multiple awards. Notable recognition came from the nomination of his CD Blues Colours for the German Record Critics' Award, as well as being a two-time winner of the German Blues Award in 2015.

Entrance: 5:30 PM

Theater performance by Markus Grimm for the Peasants' War Commemoration Year 2025

The Peasants' War, peaking in 1525, consists of a long series of battles in many locations in the southern half of the German-speaking area. It is a desperate "Revolution of the Common Man" and the pursuit of more democracy.

The theater performance "Tag der Entscheidung. Uffrur im Rathaus" makes a historical key scene tangible. The audience becomes part of a Würzburg city council meeting, in which the conflict between authority and rebels intensifies.

The prince-bishop demands support from the city council, and the council must take a position: for or against the peasants? At the same time, he pursues his own goal: the freedom of the city from its prince-bishop. Everything is at stake; it gets loud and fiercely debated. The most prominent councilor: Tilman Riemenschneider. Then events escalate: the traveling minstrel Hans Bermeter appears and claims that the prince-bishop is already arming against the city at this very moment. What now?

Actors: Rainer Appel, Ingo Klünder, Stephan Ladnar, Markus Grimm

Entrance: from 7:00 PM

Melonball - Melodic punk rock from Nuremberg - Melodic punk rock with fast riffs, harmonized vocals, and catchy hooks: Since 2019, the five-member band has been on the road with their melodic punk rock, and the singer breaks a stereotype: "Female Fronted" is not a genre!

Their musical creation is influenced by punk ancestors like Bad Religion and Millencolin, as well as new representatives of the genre such as Not On Tour or Bad Cop/Bad Cop.

Singer Oli is also active in other fields like jazz and funk, which contributes to a diverse sound within the punk rock spectrum for Melonball.

As support: Captain Asshole from Munich and A Guy Named Lou from Graz/Austria.

Discounted tickets are available at shop.monteverdichor.com.

The Swiss-American composer Ernst Bloch set texts for the morning service on the Sabbath, which originate from the Torah and the Psalms, among others. He specifically learned the Hebrew language through self-study for the work entitled "Avodath Hakodesh," which is referred to as a synagogal oratorio.

Erich Wolfgang Korngold was a successful opera and film composer (two Oscars). His "Passover Psalm" addresses the roots of the Passover festival, namely the passing over of the angel of death, which in the Book of Exodus and the Haggadah enforces the liberation of the people of Israel from the bondage of Egypt.

Both composers are connected by their work in the 1930s and 1940s, which was influenced in various ways by the political events in Europe, as well as their engagement with their own Jewish identity, which is reflected in their choral-symphonic works.

The Monteverdichor Würzburg presents its concert guests from near and far with a special concert enjoyment once again.

Sophie Rosenfelder | Soprano
Stefan Stoll | Baritone

Lower choir of Matthias Grünewald Gymnasium

MonteverdiChor Würzburg
Vogtland Philharmonie
Conductor: Matthias Beckert

Additional tickets are available at our box office on the evening of the concert.

Access to the courtyard of the Neubaukirche is only possible from Domerschulstraße.
Please note that seating in category B in the side nave (free seating) as well as in the balcony provides limited visibility of the performers.

An evening with a sparkling stage personality, whose heart is full of rock songs, with biting wit and yet deeply touching: Together with her band "The Angry Inch," the "worldwide ignored chanteuse" Hedwig plays her special songs ranging from rock, punk, grunge, and country and shares stories from her colorful and tragicomic life. From the supposedly great love, her escape from East Berlin, to the time when she was still called Hansel, the botched gender reassignment, and the search for herself.
The multiple award-winning rock musical with cult status powerfully portrays an underdog, far from inner unity and identity. This unique and provocative show is a one-of-a-kind experience for both theater lovers and fans of good rock music.
Translated by Roman Hinze and Johannes von Matuschka

Theater Hof

Musical Direction: Michael Falk
Direction, Set Design & Video: Timo Radünz
Lighting: Jürgen Burger
Dramaturgy: Alena Pardatscher
Re-conducting: Amy Brinkman-Davis

with AMY (as Hedwig) and Cornelia Löhr (as Yitzhak)
as well as Amy Brinkman-Davis/Michael Falk (Piano Direction), Oliver Schmidt (Guitar), Ralf Wunschelmeier (Bass), Harry Tröger (Drums)

Former nightclub doorman Dave takes on his new job as the guardian of a work of art that will cause massive outrage: a depiction of Jesus on the cross, which upon closer inspection is made up of countless images of female nipples from pornography magazines. As he contemplates the shocking implications of this, the image becomes a scandal in public. Thus, he finds himself dealing not only with the artist but with a variety of quirky figures who wish him and the work no good.
»Is it art or can it go?« – Since Joseph Beuys' famous »Fat Corner«, the question of what art actually is has occupied minds. Nick Hornby’s humorous solo piece about a person who otherwise has nothing to do with art amusingly exposes the art world and does not shy away from the very big themes.
We present the production of the Hof Theater where questions about visual arts are best understood: in our venue at the Culture Villa Museum Otto Schäfer!

Theater Hof

Direction & Costume: Philipp Brammer

with Peter Kampschulte

Crazy Blood – TALK-READING TOUR with Joe Bausch
True stories about humiliation, violence, and assaults

Brutally honest and deeply moving is the personal story of the beloved TV star and best-selling author Joe Bausch, which he now tells publicly for the first time.

With all the toughness that the father deems necessary and that he himself has experienced, he raises his son to be the heir to the farm. But the son does not want to become a farmer and wants nothing more than to leave the Westerwald, escaping the world of narrowness and deceit.

Most know the actor Joe Bausch with the distinctive face from the Cologne "Tatort". There he plays the forensic doctor Dr. Joseph Roth. Few hopefully know him from prison. Because in Germany's largest high-security prison in Werl, he was an institutional doctor for over 32 years. Joe Bausch is successful not only as an actor and doctor but also as an author. His books "Prison," "Gangster Blues," and "Maxima Culpa" are Spiegel bestsellers. In his latest book, which will be released on May 30, 2024, Joe Bausch speaks for the first time about the time when he had to experience the deepest humiliation, violence, and assaults.

A farm in the barren Westerwald, at the beginning of the 1950s. The horrors and deprivations of the war are still etched in the bones of the people. In this region, a harsh climate has always prevailed. The parents have no time for friendly attention, nor any sense for tender affection. Josef Hermann, who will later call himself Joe, is a lively child. A child who cannot sit still, learns to read before school with the newspapers that lie on the outhouse, and has to help out in the family business from a young age. He is only allowed to attend high school because he continues to toil until he collapses. Beatings are a daily occurrence – and the 13-year-old foster son his parents took in abuses the child's trust. Joe Bausch speaks for the first time about his upbringing as a farmer's son in the post-war period and how the partly traumatic experiences of his childhood and youth shaped him. Of course, his story is also marked and filled with experiences from his over 30 years as a prison doctor, which he will also recount unflinchingly that evening.

Experience the beloved TV star live on stage. Joe Bausch will be on Talk-Reading Tour with Dr. Tino Grosche in 2024 and 2025. So secure your tickets today.

Doors open: 18:30

50 years »Bohemian Rhapsody«, 50 years »A Night At The Opera«! The multifaceted masterpiece by Queen is one of the most famous albums of all time. Legends Remastered celebrates this milestone in music history in a grand way. At the center is the lead singer Luc Devens, who, along with the vocal artists of Rock4 and the fantastic Legends band, guides the audience through the powerful Queen songs with their various music styles, rich harmonies, and subtle, emotional interpretations.
The complete live performance of the Queen studio album »A Night At The Opera« from 1975 is considered impossible by many. Legends Remastered takes on this challenge and offers a unique evening with the ultimate Queen experience. From »Love Of My Life« to »Death On Two Legs« and from »You’re My Best Friend« to »The Prophet’s Song«: all songs from the album will be played, and of course, a daring version of the classic »Bohemian Rhapsody« must not be missing as the crowning finale. A number of other well-known hits round out this Queen tribute show, including »Killer Queen«, »Innuendo«, »You Take My Breath Away« and »Somebody To Love«.

Legends Remastered feat. Rock4, Maastricht

With the renowned ENSEMBLE PERSONA from Munich, high-quality acting comes directly to our region as part of the Kultursommer MainDreieck 2025. The celebrated theater artists will bring Molière's famous comedy "Don Juan" to the stage on June 27, 2025, at the market square in Eibelstadt and on June 28, 2025, at the town hall square in Obernbreit – all against a unique historical backdrop in the open air. The play tells the story of Don Juan, the legendary seducer, who strives for happiness between desire, love, and self-deception – and in his longing, loses himself. In a production full of linguistic power, wit, and emotional depth, ENSEMBLE PERSONA brings this classic of world literature to life. The actors embody a clear, intense, and at the same time modern playing style that makes great texts understandable, approachable, and touching. With this event, the MainDreieck region once again proves that culture can also be experienced at the highest level outside of the big cities. The Kultursommer brings significant works of theater history to unusual places – directly to the people – and transforms historic squares into vibrant stages.

Admission from 7:30 PM

Breathe in, breathe out, EPICA is back with a ground-breaking record. The journey of growth follows a spiral, continuously widening and deepening with every cycle. By sticking to this fundamental principle, symphonic metal innovators EPICA have again reinvented themselves on their ninth effort “Aspiral”. The new studio album shows a band brimming with a newfound joy. Make way for a masterclass in storytelling, grandeur, and timeless melodies

Photo: Tim Tronckroe

Admission: 19:00 Uhr

50 years »Bohemian Rhapsody«, 50 years »A Night At The Opera«! The multifaceted masterpiece by Queen is one of the most famous albums of all time. Legends Remastered celebrates this milestone in music history in a grand way. At the center is the lead singer Luc Devens, who, along with the vocal artists of Rock4 and the fantastic Legends band, guides the audience through the powerful Queen songs with their various music styles, rich harmonies, and subtle, emotional interpretations.
The complete live performance of the Queen studio album »A Night At The Opera« from 1975 is considered impossible by many. Legends Remastered takes on this challenge and offers a unique evening with the ultimate Queen experience. From »Love Of My Life« to »Death On Two Legs« and from »You’re My Best Friend« to »The Prophet’s Song«: all songs from the album will be played, and of course, a daring version of the classic »Bohemian Rhapsody« must not be missing as the crowning finale. A number of other well-known hits round out this Queen tribute show, including »Killer Queen«, »Innuendo«, »You Take My Breath Away« and »Somebody To Love«.

Legends Remastered feat. Rock4, Maastricht

With the renowned ENSEMBLE PERSONA from Munich, high-quality acting comes directly to our region as part of the Kultursommer MainDreieck 2025. The celebrated theater artists will bring Molière's famous comedy "Don Juan" to the stage on June 27, 2025, at the market square in Eibelstadt and on June 28, 2025, at the town hall square in Obernbreit – all against a unique historical backdrop in the open air. The play tells the story of Don Juan, the legendary seducer, who strives for happiness between desire, love, and self-deception – and in his longing, loses himself. In a production full of linguistic power, wit, and emotional depth, ENSEMBLE PERSONA brings this classic of world literature to life. The actors embody a clear, intense, and at the same time modern playing style that makes great texts understandable, approachable, and touching. With this event, the MainDreieck region once again proves that culture can also be experienced at the highest level outside of the big cities. The Kultursommer brings significant works of theater history to unusual places – directly to the people – and transforms historic squares into vibrant stages.

Admission from 7:30 PM

Klassik meets Film – A musical spectacle under the open sky!

Dive into a world where Mozart meets Hollywood and Tchaikovsky merges with epic film soundtracks! On the opening week of the open-air film festival "Festungsflimmern" on June 29, 2025, at 5 PM on the Neutorwiese above the rooftops of Würzburg, you can expect an extraordinary concert full of emotions and goosebump moments.

The Harmonie Würzburg Orchestra, conducted by Prof. Albrecht Holder, ignites a musical fireworks display of the greatest classical masterpieces and the most fascinating melodies from film history. The special soloist, soprano Mio Nakamune, enchants the audience with her powerful voice.

From the heroic sounds of Pirates of the Caribbean, Game of Thrones, and Dances with Wolves to the timeless masterpieces of Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and Grieg, as well as opera arias from La Traviata and The Barber of Seville – here, worlds merge into a magical experience. Anime fans will also be delighted with unforgettable melodies from Spirited Away.

A concert that uniquely combines classical music and cinema – against the impressive backdrop of Würzburg Fortress Marienberg!

Don’t miss this musical star moment! Secure your seats now and experience an evening full of sound magic and emotions.

FAQS:

Location

The Festungsflimmern takes place in 2025 on the Neutorwiese above the Neutor. It is best reached from the city below. You can walk there (it’s only about 5 minutes from the Old Main Bridge), take the bus (Line 9), or drive (there are parking spaces at the fortress).

If you park at the fortress, you will have to walk back down to the Neutorwiese.

Food and Drinks

Unfortunately, it is not allowed to bring drinks onto the Festungsflimmern grounds, as the festival mainly finances itself through beverage sales. However, you can bring food from home.

Toilets

On site, there are toilet containers with individual cabins and running water as well as hand sanitation.

Blankets / Seating?

Please bring warm blankets to sit on. Additionally, the front lawn is equipped with 200 lounge chairs (bookable separately).

Weather and Ticket Validity

An open-air concert is not an evening on the sofa in front of the TV. We are in the midst of nature, which makes the atmosphere so unique. There is no bad weather, only good vibes! Everyone who buys a ticket therefore bears the weather risk. Since the stage does not have a permanent roof, performances cannot take place in heavy rain and strong winds. The organizer will offer an alternative venue or date in such cases.

Youth

Youth under 16 years old can only be admitted when accompanied by a legal guardian. Older friends do not count as legal guardians.

Dogs and Other Animals

It is not allowed to bring dogs and other animals to the Festungsflimmern.

The internationally renowned clarinetist and peace ambassador Maestro Giora Feidman appeals during his current tour "Revolution of Love" for peaceful coexistence as well as for more love and harmony. The audience experiences a fireworks display of traditional klezmer music as well as masterpieces of tango music and selected compositions from the current CDs, composed by Majid Montazer, in the approximately two-hour concert program. During the unforgettable concert, the musicians take the audience on a journey into the world of spiritual and secular music. This program continues Giora Feidman's artistic work and goes far beyond the musical dimension. With "Revolution of Love," Feidman aims to spread not only sounds but also the transformative message of love. This revolution is intended to emotionally touch the listeners and initiate a journey full of hope and connection. Giora Feidman and his various ensembles, which will accompany him throughout the tour, look forward to these unique concerts and are firmly convinced that music is a powerful force that unites people and can bring about change – a true "Revolution of Love" through music. Giora Feidman, the recipient of several Classic Echo Awards, uses his clarinet to communicate through music and share his message. His sound is versatile, passionate, and emotional, but also sensual and grounded. The "King of Klezmer" and interpreter of the Oscar-winning film score of Steven Spielberg's "Schindler's List" offers his audience an extraordinary experience at his concerts. He was also heard in the German films "Beyond Silence" by Caroline Link and "Comedian Harmonists" (1997) by Joseph Vilsmaier. For his commitment to peace and his contributions to reconciliation between peoples, Feidman has already been honored. He received the International Bridge Prize for his contribution to understanding between nations in Europe and the Great Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for his efforts towards reconciliation between Jews and Germans.

Admission: 6:00 PM