Emil travels alone to Berlin to visit his grandmother and cousin. But something incredible happens on the train: a strange man steals all his money! Luckily, Emil meets the clever Gustav and a group of brave children in Berlin. Together, they pursue the thief across the big city – and experience an exciting detective adventure!

A classic by Erich Kästner – full of suspense, friendship, and courage!

Weißenburger Klaviersommer 4. season

1st Concert: Friday, June 19, 2026, 7:30 PM

Sofya Gulyak, piano

“enormous precision and color… exquisite, gentle playing… with sensitivity” (Washington Post)

“With extraordinary technique and sensitivity, Gulyak shaped each work and left a lasting impression on the audience.” (News portal koha.net)


2nd Concert: Friday, July 10, 2026, 7:30 PM

Daniel Lebhardt, piano

L.v.Beethoven (Tempest Sonata), J. Brahms, F. Schubert

“What energy, what wild rhythms! Lebhardt played as if possessed – and captured the audience by storm.” (Sussex World)

“Daniel Lebhardt brings the scores to life with clarity, brilliance, and inner fire… a technical mastery and control that is so complete that it never draws attention to itself.” (Music Commentary)



3rd Concert: Friday, July 24, 2026, 7:30 PM

Valentin Magyar, piano

F.Kreisler/S.Rachmaninoff, F. Schubert, F. Liszt

"When Valentin Magyar plays the piano, music emerges that has something to say. He sits at the piano like a poet and tells stories." (Pizzicato)

"Valentin Magyar's playing is fantastic; passion and heart's blood can be felt in every piece." (Cultural magazine Papiruszportál)

Doors open: 7:00 PM

Who doesn't know the story: Der Brandner Kaspar (Rainer Scheibe) cheats the Boanlkramer (Thomas Hausner) at cards with the "Gras-Ober" and thus scores another 18 years of life. In a charming production, the Weißenburger Bühne ´87 e. V. presents this comedy on the wonderful mountain forest stage with over 40 actors.

The Weißenburger Bühne ´87 e.V. has been celebrating a great success every year since the 2001 season with this production, perfectly adapted to the beautiful natural backdrop of the Bergwaldtheater. This comedy is simply cult and a must for all theater fans. The clear verdict of the press: "Simply wonderful!"

Entry: 18:00 Uhr

Emil travels alone to Berlin to visit his grandmother and cousin. But something incredible happens on the train: a strange man steals all his money! Luckily, Emil meets the clever Gustav and a group of brave children in Berlin. Together, they pursue the thief across the big city – and experience an exciting detective adventure!

A classic by Erich Kästner – full of suspense, friendship, and courage!

Since spring 2011, the group THE GREGORIAN VOICES has been touring Europe. Under the artistic direction of Oleksiy Semenchuk, the eight exceptional Ukrainian soloists present the musical tradition of Gregorian chant with style.

Dressed in traditional monk robes, the singers create a mystical atmosphere that takes the audience on a time travel through the world of sacred music of the Middle Ages - a sound world without temporal, religious, and linguistic boundaries!
Experience a varied concert with a mix of Gregorian chants, Orthodox church music, and songs and madrigals from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
With its vocal power and many solo passages, the choir and its soloists demonstrate how Gregorian chant can sound today: authentic yet contemporary.

In the second part of the concert, classics of pop music will be played, including "Ameno" by ERA, "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban, "My Way" by Frank Sinatra, "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen, "Sound of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel, and "Sailing" by Rod Stewart, all rearranged in the style of Gregorian chant.

Let yourself be captivated by the captivating voices of the soloists and the moving choral singing: the Middle Ages meet the here and now.

THE GREGORIAN VOICES offer you a breathtaking concert and an incomparable auditory experience.

Admission: 7:00 PM

This open-air format was a complete success for the region in 2018. Sold out with 2,500 visitors leaves no doubts about a repeat! Especially since alongside LaBrassBanda, the current chart-topping artist Oimara (Wackelkontakt) is also joining as a co-headliner.

Doors open: 5 PM

Tabea Wink (recorders) and Dominik Heidl (harpsichord) perform works by British composers of the 16th to 18th centuries. Well-known names like John Dowland, Henry Purcell, or Georg Friedrich Händel are featured alongside lesser-played voices like James Paisible or William Williams and folk melodies like Greensleeves.

Doors open at 19:00.

The "Kulturhäppchen" present around 60 minutes of culture along with a suitable snack once a month on a Thursday.

Theater, cabaret, music, images, readings - all this is offered by the Kulturhäppchen!
Funny, reflective, informative, moving, creepy - these are the Kulturhäppchen!

Enjoy a carefree evening with excellent artists. Each month is themed with a different motto!

In episode 55, it says:
"Please rise from your seats!"
Strange cases will almost drive our councilor to despair, as he has to deal with the Franks and their lovable quirks.
Of course, you can again experience the brilliant songwriter and world musician Arthur Rosenbauer between the cases!

By Ray Cooney
In cheeky harmony, the taxi driver and bigamist John Smith lives according to an exact timetable with two wives at two addresses, until an accident throws everything into chaos and his worried wives ask two police stations for help. They arrive in the form of two harmless police inspectors without delay. With the help of his friend and neighbor Stanley, John leads them into a labyrinth of fantastic excuses and lies, where the harmless wives Mary and Barbara transform into transvestites and hysterical nuns, while the agile John reshapes the horrified Stanley into a child one moment and a homosexual seducer the next. There is no way out of the maze where not a single eye remains dry and no truth is left, until both law enforcers (and the audience) succumb to the madness of the situation.

Julia Smirnova (violin) and Sonja Kowollik (piano), both multiple internationally award-winning young musicians, present a program with music between sound, silence, and inner movement by Clara and Robert Schumann as well as Johannes Brahms (1st violin sonata), contrasted with works by Arvo Pärt and Amy Beach

Doors open at 19:00

By Ray Cooney
In cheeky harmony, the taxi driver and bigamist John Smith lives according to an exact timetable with two wives at two addresses, until an accident throws everything into chaos and his worried wives ask two police stations for help. They arrive in the form of two harmless police inspectors without delay. With the help of his friend and neighbor Stanley, John leads them into a labyrinth of fantastic excuses and lies, where the harmless wives Mary and Barbara transform into transvestites and hysterical nuns, while the agile John reshapes the horrified Stanley into a child one moment and a homosexual seducer the next. There is no way out of the maze where not a single eye remains dry and no truth is left, until both law enforcers (and the audience) succumb to the madness of the situation.

For the debut in the newly restored Karmeliterkirche, the Nürnberger Symphoniker, under the direction of their chief conductor Jonathan Darlington, will perform Schubert's Rosamunde Overture and Beethoven's 4th Symphony. The soloist for Brahms' 2nd Piano Concerto is the British star pianist Barry Douglas, winner of the Tchaikovsky Competition in 1986.

Doors open: 7:00 PM

The Poetry Slam is a literary competition where self-written texts are presented within a specific time frame. The audience then chooses the winner. The performance is often enhanced by performative elements and the conscious self-presentation of the speaker. The term Poetry Slam comes from English and can be translated as "poet battle" or "poet competition."

The "Poetry Slam-Reimnacht" is a series of events in Weißenburg and the surrounding area. Each Reimnacht will take place at a different location with an individual program.

Admission: 7:00 PM

A tribute to the Austrian poet
Poetry meets swing
Ernst Jandl – the beat of words.
Since "Otto's pug" has found a place in school books, it is clear: Ernst Jandl is more than a niche poet. His poetry, strongly inspired by jazz, lives from rhythm, from sound – and only unfolds its full effect in recitation. Florian Kaplick follows Jandl's footsteps with voice, wit, and timing.
Jazz, Swing & Boogie-Woogie
In addition, classic songs by Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, John Kander, and others resound – in fresh arrangements by Roland Schmidt. Music that grooves and swings.
Look forward to a program that equally uplifts heart and mind on an evening that transcends (genre) boundaries.

Participants:
Evi Langer-Schmidt – Clarinet, saxophone, accordion
Stefanie Rüdell – Singing & dancing
Florian Kaplick – Piano, recitation, moderation
Roland Schmidt – Drums & arrangements
Sebastian Weber – Bass

By Ray Cooney
In cheeky harmony, the taxi driver and bigamist John Smith lives according to an exact timetable with two wives at two addresses, until an accident throws everything into chaos and his worried wives ask two police stations for help. They arrive in the form of two harmless police inspectors without delay. With the help of his friend and neighbor Stanley, John leads them into a labyrinth of fantastic excuses and lies, where the harmless wives Mary and Barbara transform into transvestites and hysterical nuns, while the agile John reshapes the horrified Stanley into a child one moment and a homosexual seducer the next. There is no way out of the maze where not a single eye remains dry and no truth is left, until both law enforcers (and the audience) succumb to the madness of the situation.

The "Kulturhäppchen" present around 60 minutes of culture along with a suitable snack once a month on a Thursday.

Theater, cabaret, music, images, readings - all this is offered by the Kulturhäppchen!
Funny, reflective, informative, moving, creepy - these are the Kulturhäppchen!

Enjoy a carefree evening with excellent artists. Each month is themed with a different motto!

Percussive and highly harmonically interesting motifs characterize Juri Smirnov's playing. His original compositions are convincing alongside newly interpreted jazz standards. His great influences Dexter Gordon, Paul Desmond, and Sonny Rollins seem to have been resurrected in Juri's pieces.
Jens Magdeburg at the piano contributes a lyrical and atmospherically dense sound with his playing and compositions.
At the drums is the versatile, expressive, and highly sensitive Uwe Hitschfel. Holding the ensemble together with solid playing and a confident presence is Winnie Neumann on the double bass.
In sum, this results in a varied mix and a lively concert evening!

“A wide musical and emotional spectrum, witty lyrics, and a lot of something that is missing from its info text: Bessel is essentially a sharp-witted cabaret artist. What is refreshing about his music is the harmonic and structural complexity. Ideas are lavishly integrated, and without reservations, he plays pop accompaniment as well as swing or Latin; the colorful piano playing carries through the songs. There are also parts that are more reminiscent of the style of art songs from well-known (romantic) song cycles than of the often-heard chord progressions of many singer/songwriters. It is fascinating how Bessel memorizes the sequences without sheet music or notes. Contrasting parts switch quickly; he boldly and surprisingly modulates, and his singing must land just as quickly and accurately in the new tonal area. In addition, there's a lot of text, facial expressions, and interaction with the audience. Some laypeople may not be aware of this multitasking, while enthusiasts or other musicians will recognize what is being accomplished here.”
Ramon (with a rolling R) divides his program into two parts: "Lieder zum Festhalten" and "Liebe und was sonst noch schief gehen kann". More importantly, however, is his classification into "amusing" and "less amusing" songs, as it becomes clear here: the artist wants to entertain, yet he cannot be too shallow. Everyday philosophy, social analyses, and deeper thought experiments carry more weight than simple banter. Bessel manages to humorously question the absurdity of gourmet dog food (Canibo, for dogs with taste) and is not too timid to hold a devastating mirror to the drivers of city tanks who may be present.

The event has been rescheduled to 17.10.26

Christoph Maul ignites a firework of spontaneity on stage!
In his brand-new program "live & ungeProbt," the charismatic cabaret and comedy expert Christoph Maul takes us into the unpredictable world of life – live, just as it is: untested and full of surprises!
Life as a young father is a rollercoaster ride full of unexpected twists, and Maul brings us up close to the highs and lows of this experience with his unique humor. He does not shy away from drawing laughter from real moments of everyday life, whether it's interacting with neighbors, coworkers, or the quirks of country living.
But it’s not just the personal that is in focus, but also a view of the grand stage of the world – from regional events to global political developments. Maul points out that what often seems like an orchestrated drama is actually untested and authentic.
A special highlight of this program is the spontaneity that gives each evening a unique touch. "Live & Ungeprobt" is never rehearsed, as Maul adapts to the most diverse circumstances – be it the region, the location, or current events of the day. Each evening is a tailored, unforgettable experience for the audience.
Christoph Maul, not only a gifted comedian but also known as the presidium member of the legendary BR production "Fastnacht in Franken," brings a liveliness to the stage that puts laughter in the hearts of the spectators.
"Live & Ungeprobt" promises an evening just like life itself – unpredictable, sometimes loud, sometimes quiet, sometimes profound, but never forgetting the guiding principle: When fun disappears from the world, what we need most urgently is HUMOR.
In short, those who experience Christoph Maul on stage will have an evening that is guaranteed to stay in memory!