IRISH CHRISTMAS
Bob Bales and friends

Music, stories, and dance from old Ireland

When Bob Bales - born in County Mayo in West Ireland - joins Judith Wache (violin, vocals, whistles), Luis Nunez (pianist and keyboardist), and Harry Sawatzki (bodhran drum) for one of these exceptional and atmospheric concerts in the winter, it's IRISH CHRISTMAS! An evening that brings us the special Christmas traditions of the Emerald Isle with captivating instrumental music, vocals, Irish stories, the well-known joy of Irish dance, and deep Irish zest for life.

Also featuring dancer Gyula Glaser, who was already three-time Irish Dance European champion and a dancer for many years with Gaelforce Dance. In 2015, Glaser was the star and lead dancer in Magic of the Dance. Glaser is accompanied in his dancing by his equally virtuoso wife, Nicole Oh-nesorge, who was already a 3-time German champion in Irish Dance, vice-European champion, and took 3rd place in a World Championship.

Bob Bales was the one who helped the famous step dance show Magic of the Dance to worldwide fame with his music. He plays the Irish bouzouki as well as acoustic guitar in the Scottish folk style at IRISH CHRISTMAS and the popular Irish drum, the bodhran.

Equipped with so much musical and dancing skill, the artists transport the audience of IRISH CHRISTMAS to the roots of Celtic Christmas traditions, providing an insight into contemporary Irish Christmas traditions. Bob Bales tells visitors with a gentle voice and a moving heart stories from old Ireland about Christmas in Ireland as a joyful and atmospheric festival in large family and friend gatherings, where both doors and hearts are wide open.

There are some peculiar Christmas customs, like Christmas swimming in the ice-cold Irish Sea, or the musical mummers' parades of Wrenboys dressed in imaginative straw masks and colorful attire. After delivering the gifts, the Irish Santa Claus can even fortify himself with Guinness and mince pie, while the Irish generally swear by their hot Christmas whiskey punch with lemon, cloves, and brown sugar as a winter warmer. Another widespread tradition is the pre-Christmas decorating of doors with a holly wreath.

In Ireland, one wishes a Merry Christmas either in Irish with Nollaig Shona Duit [pronounced about like Nolligkonnarüt(sch)] or in English: Happy Christmas!
In this spirit, Bob Bales and friends wish the visitors of IRISH CHRISTMAS a wonderful Irish Christmas evening.

Admission: 7:00 PM

Culinary delights and excitement: Guests at Parkhotel Hachenburg are in for a treat: exquisitely served, spontaneously staged. The Escape Dinner – a delicious 3-course menu in a stylish ambiance with an exciting puzzle for true puzzle enthusiasts.

"You will be the center of an exciting scenario, and together with your team, you are the last hope for humanity. A virus threatens further life on our planet, and there is only one hope left: you and your team! By deciphering hidden messages, combining skills, tough logic, and creativity, you will get closer to finding the antidote. Everyone at the table is challenged, everyone's skills are needed, and all are fighting together to preserve life on earth. All this happens while you enjoy a wonderful menu. No one has to get up. And in the end, you will have defeated the terrible virus – hopefully!

The tempting menu is served and created by the kitchen team at Parkhotel Hachenburg. The thrill for your nerves and palate starts at 7 p.m., with entry from 6:30 p.m.

Entry: 6:30 p.m. / Courses, menu, and puzzle fun are included in the price / Table and seat assignments will be revealed on-site

Welcome to the world of musicals!
Enjoy the highlights from Dance of the Vampires, Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, and many other musicals!

During the Musical Dinner, you will be served the absolute highlights of the most popular musicals alongside an exquisite multi-course menu.

While you savor this musical dinner, the musical stars in authentic costumes will provide that special touch.

Musical has never been so close!

Admission from 6:30 PM

"Weltklassik am Klavier - Clair de Lune - Sonatas between Pathos and Lightness!"

Claude Debussy
Suite bergamasque
1. Prélude
2. Menuet
3. Clair de lune
4. Passepied

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sonata No. 12 in F Major KV 332
I. Allegro
II. Adagio
III. Allegro assai

- Break -

Frédéric Chopin
Sonata No. 3 in B minor op. 58
I. Allegro maestoso
II. Scherzo - Molto vivace
III. Largo
IV. Finale - Presto non tanto

Doors open 16:30

On December 16, 1944, the city of Siegen experienced its heaviest air raid. This memorial day will be celebrated in a special way this year, in honor of the 800th anniversary of the city. An impressive and large-scale concert program will express both mourning and gratitude and hope.

Program:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Requiem in D minor, op. 626 (Fragment)
Benjamin Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem, op. 20
Johannes Brahms: Nänie, op. 82
Antonín Dvořák: Te Deum, op. 103

Cast:
Alexandra Lubchansky – Soprano
Anna Werle – Mezzo-soprano
Lianghua Gong – Tenor
Aris Argiris – Bass

Helge Heynold – Speaker

Bach Choir Siegen
Chamber Choir Weidenau
Kantorei Siegen
Philharmonic Choir Siegen

Philharmonie Südwestfalen
Constantin Trinks – Conductor

Doors open: 19:15 Uhr

With the "Christmas Night," Kulturwerk-Wissen invites you to a Christmas celebration for young and old, family, friends, and colleagues. Festive and contemplative, full of energy, with emotional moments, the message of hope from Christmas, and passionate musicians from soul, classical, gospel, church music, and pop. Since 2017, the Freudenberger crossover formation under the direction of Juliane Dreisbach has been on the road at Christmas with string players, wind players, a vocal ensemble, spoken word performances, and excellent soloists, and has also been shaping the spectacular "Christmas for Friends" Christmas gala at the Siegerlandhalle since 2019.

Music from Michael Jackson, Seal, Doobie Brothers, Abba, Oslo Gospel Choir, George Frideric Handel, Elvis Presley, George Michael, Antonio Vivaldi, Stevie Wonder, Johannes Oerding, well-known Christmas arias, as well as a lively Christmas carol medley to sing along will set the mood for Christmas. Following the motto "touching, dancing, familiar or sparkling," the program follows a well-thought-out concept that aims to connect music with spoken words from a TV-famous word artist.

Doors open: 4 pm

Heritage - the songs of the legends pays tribute to the deceased heroes of rock and pop music

Under the project name "Heritage," renowned musicians gather to interpret and bring this musical legacy to the stage. A video show also visually reflects on the history of music. An evening that music lovers cannot miss.

Entry: 7 PM

No tickets available here

Celebrate the end of the anniversary year with us at the castle square at the largest New Year's Eve party the city has ever seen and enjoy a 15-minute laser show, specially developed for the 800-year-old birthday child Siegen.

Some stalls, well-known from the Christmas market, will provide warming food. Sausages and mulled wine are on the menu, along with children's punch and cocoa. Christmas typical little angels and stars will be exchanged for colorful streamers and balloons, and the ice rink in the middle of the square will turn into a dance floor.

In terms of gastronomy and music, the city of Siegen is collaborating with the organizers of the Siegen Christmas market, 3Märkte GmbH. For the laser show, they commissioned the company "Klanglichter," which realizes its concepts nationwide and has already staged the Kasseler Wilhelmhöhe and has been active in the Lichtpark Dortmund.

The city of Siegen has intentionally opted for a laser show. Because: Fireworks were yesterday. The bangs are nice, but environmentally harmful and also not entirely safe. Fascinating light paintings can be created entirely without emissions through laser technology. "Klanglichter" has developed a show specifically for Siegen, tailored to the anniversary and the 800-year celebration. One can be curious about which motifs from the city's history will appear. The approximately 60 m wide and 20 m high central part of the Lower Castle serves as the projection surface.

To ensure that as many visitors as possible, including those with children, can attend the event, there are two performance and stay periods on December 31: 18:00 to 21:00 and 22:00 to 01:00. The laser shows take place at 19:00 and 23:45. The second show ends precisely with the clock strike at midnight.

Admission: 17:30.

Celebrate the end of the anniversary year with us on the Schlossplatz at the largest New Year's Eve party the city has ever seen and enjoy a 15-minute laser show, specially developed for the 800-year-old birthday child Siegen.
Several stalls, well-known from the Christmas market, will provide warming refreshments. Sausages and mulled wine are on the menu, as well as children's punch and cocoa. Christmas-themed little angels and stars will be exchanged for colorful streamers and balloons, and the ice rink in the middle of the square will turn into a dance floor.

In terms of gastronomy and music, the city of Siegen is collaborating with the organizers of the Siegen Christmas market, 3Märkte GmbH. For the laser show, it has commissioned the company “Klanglichter,” which implements its concepts nationwide and has already showcased the Kasseler Wilhelmhöhe and worked in the Lichterpark Dortmund.

The city of Siegen has consciously decided on a laser show. Because: Fireworks were yesterday. The bangs are nice, but they are harmful to the environment and also somewhat dangerous. Fascinating light paintings can be created completely without emissions through laser technology. “Klanglichter” has developed a show specifically for Siegen, tailored to the anniversary and the 800-year celebration. One can be curious about which motifs from the history of the city will appear. The projection surface is the approximately 60 m wide and 20 m high central wing of the Lower Castle.

To ensure that as many visitors, including those with children, can attend the event, there are two performance and stay periods on December 31: from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and from 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM. The laser shows will take place at 7:00 PM and 11:45 PM. The second show ends precisely with the chime at midnight.

Admission: 9:30 PM

Whether Swing, Boogie Woogie, or Dixieland - the fwr Big Band will delight you in classic formation.

Doors open: 6:00 PM

The cult Sauerlander Frieda Braun on tour in the Sauerland region.
Many know her from the ARD Ladies Night as well as from the tours with Gerburg Jahnke: Frieda Braun now has fans in many regions of Germany. Now the quirky Sauerlander presents her solo program.

Admission: 6:00 pm

Culinary delights and excitement: Guests at Parkhotel Hachenburg are in for a treat: exquisitely served, spontaneously staged. The Escape Dinner – a delicious 3-course menu in a stylish ambiance with an exciting puzzle for true puzzle enthusiasts.

"You will be the center of an exciting scenario, and together with your team, you are the last hope for humanity. A virus threatens further life on our planet, and there is only one hope left: you and your team! By deciphering hidden messages, combining skills, tough logic, and creativity, you will get closer to finding the antidote. Everyone at the table is challenged, everyone's skills are needed, and all are fighting together to preserve life on earth. All this happens while you enjoy a wonderful menu. No one has to get up. And in the end, you will have defeated the terrible virus – hopefully!

The tempting menu is served and created by the kitchen team at Parkhotel Hachenburg. The thrill for your nerves and palate starts at 7 p.m., with entry from 6:30 p.m.

Entry: 6:30 p.m. / Courses, menu, and puzzle fun are included in the price / Table and seat assignments will be revealed on-site

Since its foundation in autumn 1995, Still Collins can look back on well over 1500 concerts and is considered one of the co-founders of a veritable tribute band culture in Germany, which has experienced an incomparable boom since its inception in the 90s. Then as now, the following applies: Even die-hard fans of the original find it difficult to discern an acoustic difference between "tribute" and the "master" when Still Collins programmatically looks back on the complete musical spectrum of the Phil Collins and Genesis music history. After more than 20 years "on stage", the band still has just as much fun on stage as at the first concert. What started in a small music venue in Königswinter in front of 120 guests has long since developed into an internationally booked and renowned live act. Brilliant sound, elaborate lighting design, and state-of-the-art LED video technology at many concerts - the band is well prepared for the next 20 years in top locations.

From "Selling England by the pound" to the last Phil Collins solo album "Going back", Still Collins programmatically looks back on the complete musical spectrum of the Phil Collins and Genesis music history and also likes to briefly shed light on the adjacent solo themes "Peter Gabriel" or "Mike & the Mechanics".

With around 70 concerts per year, the band is considered the most sought-after Phil Collins and Genesis tribute band in Europe - so much so that even the former Genesis singer Ray Wilson was able to be won over for several joint concerts.

Voice, sounds, arrangements: Even die-hard fans of the original find it difficult to discern an acoustic difference between "tribute" and "master". "Close your eyes and you'll think it's really him," they say. But not only that! Anyone who has experienced Still Collins live knows: this is not just a cover band, but an extremely entertaining stage show by a top-class live band!

Doors open: 19:00

Andreas Neumann presents his Heinz Erhardt evening

In a uniquely successful way, the parodist Andreas Neumann brings the popular comedians, humorists, and film stars of the economic miracle years back to life, and he does it so skillfully that Heinz Erhardt's daughter, Grit Berthold, approvingly noted, "When I heard Andreas Neumann, I thought my father was alive again." One truly believes in an incarnation of the economic miracle comedian who passed away in 1979! The press writes, "The best Heinz Erhardt since Heinz Erhardt."
Andreas Neumann will also present other prominent guests on stage because as a professional parodist, one should have more than one voice available. For the parodist, particularly fruitful personalities such as Heinz Rühmann, Hans Moser, Theo Lingen, and Jürgen von Mangers Tegtmeier, Neumann lends his versatile voice, as well as Marcel Reich-Ranicki, Inge Meysel, Ekel Alfred, and others have their say, often at a speed that makes one think there are several people on stage. One for ALL - all at once, the motto of the parodist.

Particularly noteworthy is that Neumann has written new texts for his program, so the audience always experiences something new with old acquaintances!

In addition, our gastronomy partners will serve you select regional delicacies - an impressive journey through time that you will not soon forget!
Included in the ticket price:
- Seat reservation
- Aperitif
- 3-course menu
- Uniquely entertaining entertainment

No admission before 6:00 p.m. / Start at 6:30 p.m.

Hardly any work enjoys such popularity as Vivaldi's "Four Seasons". Artistic skills that the soloist can demonstrate, in harmony with Vivaldi's vivid musical language, reflect the natural events, weather phenomena, and moods of the individual seasons throughout the year. Composed around 300 years ago, certainly a lot has changed, not least due to climate change. Astor Piazzolla, founder of the "Tango nuevo" and one of the most significant composers of South America, places the focus on people's lives in his version of the seasons, the "Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas" (the "Four Seasons of Buenos Aires").

The Hamburg Stage Ensemble consists of young, highly skilled instrumentalists who share the vision of not only playing music but also communicating it. The joy of playing together takes center stage. Through the small ensemble and the deliberate decision to not have a conductor, the audience should be able to directly participate in the concert.

Doors open at 5:00 PM

Culinary delights and thrills: Guests in Siegen from early to late are in for a treat: The Criminal COMEDY Dinner - a delicious multi-course menu in elegant surroundings framed by an exciting crime story:

´Prêt-à-Morter - The Final Scream´

Silvie Breton, aspiring fashion designer, lands a seemingly dreamy internship with the famous fashion icon Charlotte Sandler. However, the glamorous job turns out to be a nightmare. Silvie has to do all the work for the new collection while Charlotte shines at events.

Shortly before the long-awaited fashion show, Charlotte forces Silvie to completely renovate the event hall in a hasty action. Additionally, she is supposed to give up her hotel room to the band "The Dark Fairground." Lastly, she pushes her lapdog FrouFrou into Silvie's hands and jets off to her next exhibition.
When a blood-curdling scream is heard and the police cannot arrive on time, Silvie remembers her father, village policeman Luc Breton, and starts her own investigations. What happened? Were there any fatalities?

Finest culinary skills will be served to you by the kitchen team with a multi-course menu from early to late. The thrill for the nerves and palate starts at 5 pm, admission is from 4:30 pm.

Admission: 4:30 pm / Menu and theater play are included in the price / table and seat assignments will be made on-site.

About having the courage to change one's own destiny: In the musical highlight "Aladin," the audience immerses itself in a world full of adventure and magic. Specially composed musical hits, plenty of excitement, and even more humor promise the best live entertainment for the whole family!

1001 Nights in a new light
The famous story from 1001 Nights is presented by the Theater Liberi, known for its imaginative family musicals, in a fast-paced and modern version. Well-trained musical actors portray the diverse facets of the popular characters in this tale of courage, self-determination, and friendship. Fantastic light effects, elegant costumes, as well as impressive music and choreography create the perfect backdrop for the mysterious world of Aladin, Yasmin, and Dschinni.

An adventure full of magic
Aladin leads a life as a simple street boy until his life is suddenly turned upside down: He has just met Princess Yasmin, who is trying by all means to protect her people from the evil sorcerer Jafar, when he himself becomes entangled in his wicked schemes. Jafar finally wants to get rid of the Sultan and seize power with the help of a legendary lamp. Aladin is supposed to help him, but the plan goes awry, and Aladin finds himself trapped in a cave. In search of a way out, he discovers the secret of the magic lamp and frees the powerful Dschinni, who quickly proves to be a true friend. Aladin's problems seem to be solved in one fell swoop because where there is a Dschinni, there are also three wishes. However, magic alone will not be enough to help Yasmin and thwart Jafar's sinister plans...

Age: from 4 years old
Duration: 2 hours including a 20-minute intermission