In the duo Bawelino & Brunner, the wild guitar lines of the internationally renowned and virtuosic bebop and swing guitarist Joe Bawelino combine with the multi-voiced and heavily swinging fingerstyle playing of his partner Gige Brunner to create an incredibly good sound!

Bawelino & Brunner present outstanding guitar artistry. 20 fingers on 2 guitars – maximum sound with minimal setup!

Since 2019, Joe Bawelino and Gige Brunner have been touring together throughout the republic. The collaboration between a virtuosic bebop guitarist and a delicate and heavily swinging fingerstyler enthralls audiences everywhere, whether in jazz clubs, lounges, cultural institutions, or on the big stages of festivals and city fairs.
They have appeared at Jazztone Lörrach, Harderbastei Ingolstadt, Kreuzwirtskeller Hilpoltstein, Rothenburg Museum, Künstlerhaus Marktoberdorf, Jazzmangel Nordhausen, Jazzclub Wernigerode, Disharmonie Schweinfurt, Armen Konrad in Weinstadt, Jazzclub Ludwigsburg, Theatercafé Bad Elster, Rosenthal-Theater Selb, FÜ-JAZZ in Fürth, Jazzclub Bamberg, Birdland in Neuburg, and many other locations.
The audience has always been enthusiastic and only let this outstanding duo leave after several encores!

Doors open about 30 minutes before the concert begins.

A theater concert – humorous, classical, surprising.

Mozart, Mendelssohn, Schubert & Tschechow – ein kammermusikalisches Theatererlebnis

The Niederrheintheater presents an extraordinary event format: a chamber music concert integrated with a humorous theater monologue.

Finest classical music by Mozart, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Elgar, Massenet, among others, forms the framework for Anton Tschechow's witty and absurd piece "On the Harmfulness of Tobacco."

A slightly overwhelmed speaker actually just wants to lecture on the risks of tobacco – but soon he gets entangled in comical, surprisingly honest digressions about his life, his marriage, and the little adversities of everyday life.

The result is an entertaining evening full of lightness, musical brilliance, and subtle comedy – a delight for concert lovers who enjoy language and acting, and for theater audiences who want to experience Tschechow and classical music in a whole new way.

With:
Emanuele Martinez – Violin
Arthur Jogerst – Piano
Michael Koenen & Verena Bill – Acting
Director: Verena Bill

Duration: approx. 75 minutes, without intermission

Audience reactions premiere

(Lady, approx. 60+)
"A thoroughly successful evening! The combination of classical music and Tschechow's subtle humor was incredibly harmonious. I was particularly impressed by how effortlessly acting and music melded together – it created a very special atmosphere."

(Gentleman, approx. 50–60)
"I was honestly surprised at how intense this format is. 'The Harmfulness of Tobacco' is already a great text, but in combination with the musical interludes, it gains a whole new depth. Outstanding acting performance and excellent musicians!"

(Lady, approx. 40–50)
"I've never experienced anything like this: sometimes amusing, then very touching – and the music wonderfully carried it all. A very entertaining evening of high quality. You can tell how much passion is put into this project."

(Couple)
"We were both thrilled! This interplay of theater and classical music is something very special. It was entertaining, clever, and at the same time very atmospheric. A format that should definitely be seen more often – we would come back immediately!"

Entry approx. 30 minutes before the start of the event.

Your area of expertise: The ‘hot topics’ of our time. Sustainability, body cult, mobility, aging, love, or 'the new moralism'. It's about our zeitgeist phenomena, the heated socio-political debates that rage around them, and the search for perfect coordinates in people's personal solar systems. The absurdity of the everyday and the everydayness of the absurd will be 'sliced' on stage, sometimes loud, sometimes quiet, but always with a lot of wordplay, surprising punchlines, absurd perspectives, and a vital dose of self-irony. The goal of this entertaining literary performance is to look at things with humor, without mocking them. What is right today can be wrong tomorrow – and the day after that can be right wrong. The author addresses this daily whack-a-mole on mined terrain. Anne Vogd takes a whimsical look at a world order that is constantly changing and asks the question of what one should hold higher in these crazy times: the head or the middle finger. With heart, conviction, and humor, she navigates the claims, contradictions, and exemptions, nonchalantly combating stores of self-doubt that far exceed a statistical lifespan. When life is too real to be beautiful, this fresh kind of 'literatainment' is an ultimate all-purpose weapon. But also beyond that. Because the amusing processing of current events provides much valuable insight beyond the high entertainment factor: it invites rethinking one's own position, inspires new perspectives, and counters an overloaded everyday life that often leaves us disoriented with lightness.

Doors open approximately 30 minutes before the event begins.

Once, when kings ruled, there was no banking secrecy: At the annual treasure chest festival, the king shows the entire state treasure to the people. And as for empty coffers – the treasure chest is full, and it must be celebrated!
There is much to do, and Marshal Zitterbein receives the difficult task of guarding his master's treasure chest.

But just as the festival begins, a red gemstone of inestimable value suddenly disappears! The diamond is gone – the festival is in danger! Who was the diamond thief...?

It's a good thing that Kasper and his clever dog Bello team up to solve the mystery together with the children...

"The Search for the Red Diamond" is a mysterious and exciting story that emotionally engages children through beautiful images and a clear plot and will surely resonate long afterward, and even adults will find joy in it! Dr. Johannes and Karin Minuth are known for their enchanting puppet theater far beyond the borders of Freiburg.

They write their own texts and also design and create the imaginative puppets. Johannes Minuth even completed his doctorate on his favorite subject "The Kasper Theater and its Development History."

Like no one else, the Kasper doctor manages to bring several puppets to life simultaneously, arrange lighting effects, change the stage set, and imitate different voices. "Kaspers Suche nach dem Roten Diamanten" was funded by the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports of Baden-Württemberg.

Entrance about 30 minutes before the event starts.

Tina Turner, born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939, in Nutbush, Tennessee, was a true legend of music history and one of the brightest icons of our time. Her unparalleled career began in the 1950s when she rocked the stages as the frontwoman of the explosive Ike & Tina Turner Revue alongside her then-husband Ike Turner. With unforgettable hits like "River Deep – Mountain High" and "Proud Mary," she took the world by storm and became a global sensation.

After her separation from Ike Turner in 1976, Tina took the bold step into a solo career that went down in music history. Her incredible voice, paired with her energetic stage presence, earned her countless accolades, including several Grammy Awards.

“Simply Tina” is a musical tribute to one of the greatest artists of our time. This tribute show celebrates the best of over fifty years of Tina Turner – from her beginnings with classics like “River Deep Mountain High” and “Proud Mary” to her unforgettable solo hits like “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” “Simply the Best,” and “Private Dancer.”

The exceptional singer Daisiana Lekatompessy brings the greatest hits to the stage with impressive stage presence and her sensational voice – authentically, full of passionate energy, and with an engaging live performance. Together with six top-notch musicians and two background singers, she takes the audience on a musical journey through five decades of Tina Turner!

Rüdiger Safranski – Opening

Michael Krüger
Reading from the book Among Poets and from the poetry collection In the Forest, in the Wooden House and conversation with Rüdiger Safranski

Admission 30 minutes before the event starts

Individual appointment bookable from September 1, 2026

Reading from the book Mon Chéri and our demolished souls and
conversation with Nicola Steiner

Entry 30 minutes before the event starts

Single appointment bookable from September 1, 2026

Reading from the new novel Querfeldein and from his book The Little House on the Sunny Slope and conversation with Nicola Steiner

Entry 30 minutes before the event starts

Single date bookable from September 1, 2026

Poetic Matinee

Reading from the collection of stories At the Edge of Light and

Conversation with Nicola Steiner


Entrance 30 minutes before the event starts


Single appointment bookable from September 1, 2026

Reading from the book In der Nähe. On the political value of an East German longing and
Conversation with Nicola Steiner

Doors open 30 minutes before the event starts

Single appointment bookable from September 1, 2026

Reading from the book Sputnik and conversation with Nicola Steiner

Admission 30 minutes before the event starts

Single appointment bookable from September 01, 2026

Reading from the book Sommer 24 and conversation with Rüdiger Safranski

Doors open 30 minutes before the event starts

Single appointment bookable from September 1, 2026

Experience Comedy Flex on October 17, 2026, at the Kur- und Festspielhaus Badenweiler - the stand-up comedy show in Southern Baden that gets your laughter muscles working overtime.

Live stand-up comedy at the Kur- und Festspielhaus Badenweiler! Authentic, witty, and relatable stand-up comedy meets the best of newcomers and familiar faces from the scene. Funny everyday stories, absurd observations, and surprising perspectives bring punchline after punchline.

Comedy Flex brings different styles and personal stories to the stage, ensuring that every show is a unique experience. Whether as a discovery tour for new talents or an evening with well-known comedy voices, the program trains the laughter muscles and makes everyday worries fade away.

Joining us are:

- Yannick De La Pêche: Yannick de la Pêche has many problems and few solutions. With dry self-irony, absurd thought leaps, and a knack for discomfort, he shares on stage things one would rather keep to oneself – and is surprisingly funny while doing so.

- Sandra Schmidt: Sandra Schmidt points out her life wisdoms - of which she has many - in a deadpan manner. The trained philosopher is super cool, super funny, and super down-to-earth. She loves to win, hates walks, and doesn't understand people who take cold showers.

- Lennard Rosar: In his first program "Schildmaid," Lennard not only reconsiders various clichés but also poses simple questions to his own consumption self and develops solutions for the multitude of concerns of Ulla and Otto Normalconsumer: From rating systems for misleading advertising slogans, free scooter concerts on the roofs of all atheists in close proximity to active church towers, to the legalization of electric shock devices in the workplace, everything is included.

- Raytschel: Raytschel is an emerging stand-up comedian from Stuttgart, who has been conquering stages across the republic for about two years with ironic self-bashing, quirky everyday observations, and charming chaos. On stage, she addresses both personal and societal themes – relatable, unadapted, and with a clear view of the absurdities of life, plus a good dose of "I'll just say it how it is." Not polished, not pretentious - but direct, pointed, and sometimes a bit rough.

- Anna Bomhardt: Where she's from? Unclear. Parents from Austria. Born in Northern Germany, raised in Bavaria, and now calling Berlin home. In 2024, she definitively chose comedy and temporarily opted against Botox. Thanks to her large patchwork family, she has enough joke material for the next 20 years. Having kids at 80? Sounds tempting. Instead of a child, how about sponsoring a sea eagle? Why not! Honestly, defiantly, and unfiltered, she dismantles this chaotic world and herself along with it.

Doors open approximately 30 minutes before the event starts.

YAKARI – Friends for Life: The award-winning musical adventure continues in 2026!

The exciting family musical ''YAKARI – Friends for Life'', which has received Sold Out Awards twice, continues its success story and will go on a big tour across Germany again starting in 2026! When Yakari takes the stage, the audience can't hold back!
Composer and author Thomas Schwab has created a show with ''YAKARI – Friends for Life'' that captures the hearts of the audience. More than 180,000 enthusiastic visitors have already flocked to sold-out halls and theaters to experience the thrilling adventures of the nature-loving hero and his friends Little Thunder, Little Badger, Tired Warrior, Rainbow, and Linden Tree.

The ensemble delights young and old spectators with wonderful voices, unique costumes, as well as funny acting scenes and energetic dances. The colorful stage designs and projections, along with the moving songs, make the musical a fantastic experience for the whole family. YAKARI takes children, parents, and grandparents on an exciting and fascinating musical journey about courage, respect, and friendship – for amazement, laughter, and participation.

Admission: 3:00 PM

After their exciting performance last year, The Greatest Band returns to Badenweiler as part of their "Best of Motown Tour 2026."

On October 30, all fans can look forward to an exhilarating show that brings the greatest Motown hits to the stage. Let’s look forward to an evening full of soul and classics – and a piece of Motown flair right here with us!

The talented artists present an exciting selection of cover songs that pay homage to the golden era of music - timeless Motown classics with the full range of talented singers. From Marvin Gaye to Diana Ross to Stevie Wonder – each artist comes to life with dedication and authenticity.

With an impressive 13-member cast, they shake the stage and put the audience in an ecstatic mood. The authentically contemporary outfits make each performance an unforgettable experience.

Doors open about 30 minutes before the concert starts.

Experience on 01.11.2026 at the Kur- und Festspielhaus the unforgettable world of the 90s with a unique A cappella band consisting of four talented women - MEDLZ.

This group brings the hits of the legendary decade to the stage in a refreshing and captivating way. With innovative drum pads and effect devices, they transform their voices into an impressive sound spectrum that makes even the deepest bass resonate - all without instruments!

The diverse program includes not only classics like "MFG" by the Fantastischen Vier and the iconic James Bond song "Golden Eye," but also excites with electrifying reinterpretations of "Smells Like Teen Spirit" in a modern electro-pop version, Madonna's timeless hit "Frozen," and the heartfelt "Du trägst keine Liebe in dir."

The show is a feast for the senses! On stage, the audience can expect quirky accessories like candy shells, a carpet runner with BRAVO motifs, and a soft rock CD that perfectly captures the nostalgia of the 90s.

What sets this band apart is their self-ironic, humorous, and emotional style. They invite the audience to dance and celebrate with them! Their performance is not just a concert but an unforgettable experience that brings back the energy and spirit of the 90s.

Join us as this talented A cappella band takes the stage and brings the 90s to life in a new shine. An evening full of music, fun, and good vibes awaits you!

Doors open approximately 30 minutes before the concert begins.

An adventure that encourages courage and celebrates friendship: In the musical “Dschungelbuch,” Theater Liberi brings the well-known story to the stage in a spectacular new edition - wilder, funnier, and even more colorful. A vibrant jungle scenery, plenty of humor, and new, specially produced songs provide an impressive live experience for the whole family!

Spectacular musical show for young and old
Theater Liberi, known for its modern family musicals, invites the audience to rediscover Kipling's old classic in an energetic production. Atmospheric lighting design, an impressive jungle backdrop, and elaborate costumes create a world in which the musical adventure becomes tangible for both young and old. The ensemble combines enthusiasm, emotion, and wit, bringing the beloved characters to life. Accompanied by completely new songs and choreographies, a special stage experience emerges – sometimes awe-inspiring, sometimes laugh-out-loud funny, always engaging.

Two friends in the midst of adventure
At the heart of the story is the friendship between Mowgli and Baloo. The charming bear lives by his own rules – relaxed, always in a good mood, and fascinated by everything the human world has to offer. With Mowgli by his side, the two friends dive into an adventure that makes their world bigger and shows how exciting differences can be. They are supported by the wise panther Bagheera, who is always in the right place at the right time. But the idyll is deceptive: Shere Khan, proud and bitter, is lurking for his chance. Shaped by his fear of fire and his disdain for humans, he waits for his moment of revenge. Meanwhile, Kaa slithers through the events – mysterious, with hypnotic powers and the advantage of knowing more than anyone else. And when the funny but cheeky vultures get involved, chaos in the jungle is perfect. Mowgli and Baloo are right in the middle and want to find answers: What secret does the fire hold? Will their friendship be stronger than fear and suspicion? And what is the deal with the mysterious jungle girl?

Age: from 4 years
Duration: 2 hours including a 25-minute break

Experience the A-Cappella-Band NACKT on 01.11.2026 at the Kur- und Festspielhaus Badenweiler. Experience top-notch A-Cappella singing - directly from the region.

Experience the A-Cappella-Band NACKT on 14.11.2026 at the Kur- und Festspielhaus Badenweiler. Experience top-notch A-Cappella singing - directly from the region.

Whether sweet, sad, funny, or wicked, there is something for every age group: served authentically as a ballad, evergreen, swing, and depending on the mood, a catchy tune.

The sextet has gained considerable recognition with charm and wit.

With a mix of 4 nations, Mathis, Lane, Alex, Urban, Goldi, and Mario seem genuinely international, which can be heard here and there in the songs. With a lot of spontaneity, NACKT always knows how to surprise: every concert is a unique experience! And then there's always the question: NACKT, why actually naked...?!

Doors open about 30 minutes before the concert starts.

Doris Reichenauer makes the laughter muscles dance: "Jetzt hat´s gschnacklt..." Cheeky, authentic comedy that hits right in the heart - on November 29, 2026, at 8 PM at the Kur- und Festspielhaus Badenweiler.

Laughter until the tears flow – this is the specialty of Doris Reichenauer, the award-winning cabaret artist from Baden-Württemberg, also known from the comedy duo Dui do on de Sell. In her new solo program "Jetzt hat´s gschnacklt..." she serves everyday stories so authentically and cheekily that the audience roars with excitement.

From the small catastrophes to the great triumphs of life – Doris targets everything and gives each topic her very own humorous perspective.

In her usual authentic manner, she takes a ruthless look at everyday life and presents the audience with stories that are so real that one might think she has peered into the secret diary of each individual. In the time after midlife, there is not only room for rest but also for a humorous reflection on the wild years. Because who hasn’t ever wondered what one has actually achieved over time?

But wait, before nostalgia’s door is opened wide, Doris shows that life is far from over. With a charming wink, she brings the excitement for all the upcoming adventures to the stage. The audience will recognize themselves in many life situations and will find themselves laughing heartily about themselves.

How wonderful is the feeling when one realizes that what one has passed on as parents has arrived and taken root – then one knows, "Jetzt hat´s gschnacklt ..."

Fans of Doris Reichenauer know: Her humor is as sharp as her mind and as cheeky as her punchlines. "Jetzt hat´s gschnacklt..." promises an evening where no eye stays dry and no diaphragm remains untrained.

Doors open approximately 30 minutes before the event starts.

Best Of Irish Dance


“Best Of Irish Dance” – this is the motto of this breathtaking Irish dancing performance. In a musical and dance manner, DANCE MASTERS! tells the story of Irish step dancing.

Fourteen dancers captivate the audience with a unique blend of folklore, dance, and stage effects, transporting them to the green isle. The show takes the spectators back to the 18th century, showcasing the beginnings of Irish dance and the history of this traditional dance form. Elaborate choreographies and the perfectly executed “clicks,” whose speed is hard to surpass, continually fascinate the audience.

Traditional live music creates atmospheric imagery and allows the joy of Irish life to leap to the audience. An excellently staged show that perfectly combines traditional elements and modern entertainment, triggering true waves of enthusiasm every evening.

With live transmission of the dancers on a large video screen!

Doors open at 7:00 PM