Playing, laughing, being loud, romping, doing nothing – and that in an exhibition house! From September 4, 2024, BAUBAU invites exactly that. In the play space for children designed by artist Kerstin Brätsch, more is allowed than forbidden. Colorful wallpapers, structures, objects, and a range of “Loose Parts” form spaces on the ground floor of the Gropius Bau that do not impose fixed guidelines but are determined by the activities of the children. They dictate the direction and form of what happens here. Thus, this place becomes a space of possibilities that can change day by day.

BAUBAU will launch in September 2024 in a prototype version and will continue to develop and grow over the coming years both inside and outside the Gropius Bau – in close exchange with the children and their wishes, as this is their place.

The Play
All children have the urge to play. This is how they learn to understand themselves and the world. Especially open, self-determined play is of great significance for emotional and social development. The educational concept for BAUBAU is therefore based on the principles of free play: Here, there is time, space, and permission for children to follow their own needs and interests. They are accompanied by playworkers – trained staff who create a safe and supportive environment where children can play freely.

 
The Art
BAUBAU playfully questions what a museum or an art institution should be. The comprehensive spatial design developed by Kerstin Brätsch is full of references and inspirations: elements from her previous works, such as marbling, paintings, or stucco marble work, reappear here in altered forms and materialities. The wallpapers, curtains, fabrics, seating furniture, and climbing structures are inhabited by dinosaurs, fantastical beings, termite mounds, and abstract elements. With their strange, funny, and perhaps a bit eerie shapes, they create an open framework for free play.

Kerstin Brätsch's practice is designed to allow and incorporate influences from outside. While she has previously collaborated with artists or artisans, she now does so in a completely different way with children: She invites the children to reshape and further develop the space according to their own ideas and visions, without the influence of the artist in unpredictable ways.

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 12:00–18:00
Sat, Sun 11:00–18:00
Tue closed

According to the fairy tale “The Clever Farmer's Daughter” by the Brothers Grimm

A girl from humble beginnings is summoned before the king – because she gives clever answers.
With courage, wit, and intelligence, she brings light into the entrenched rules of the powerful.
What starts as a small story turns into a game about justice, language, and self-assertion.
The clever farmer's daughter shows: One doesn't have to be loud to be heard.
A lively, humorous play about the courage to show oneself – and making thought visible.

Common-good ticket (every Friday): €1 from you and €1 from us goes to a regional project for a crisis-proof and livable future.

In a brilliant and resounding program, the musicians from the NATIONALTHEATER BRÜNN ignite a musical fireworks display of the most popular and well-known operetta melodies.

From Jacques Offenbach to Karl Millöcker, Carl Zeller, Franz von Suppé, and of course father and son Strauss, everything that delights the hearts of operetta fans and enchants them is included.

This operetta gala thrives on its captivating musicality and exuberance. It is not the staging but rather the lightness of being that sensitizes the audience's senses to the great masterpieces of operetta. A spirited orchestra, numerous dance scenes, and magnificent protagonists put the audience in a champagne mood! Indulge in melodies, sink into a world of atmospheric couplets and familiar orchestral sounds - all of this promises the grand festive operetta gala, with which the artist ensemble aims to pamper all friends of light muse.
Encounter charming cavaliers and experienced bon vivants, enchanting princesses, fiery countesses, and merry widows, bats & beggar students.
The program is complemented, among other things, with a large, drawn circular horizon that reflects the romantic panorama of Vienna and creates an authentic atmosphere of the capital of operetta!

Admission 15:00 hours

Ten Years of Meissen Porcelain Foundation
Exhibition at the Museum of the Meissen Porcelain Foundation, March 21, 2025 to February 22, 2026

Collecting fascinates. The Meissen Porcelain Foundation was founded at the end of 2014, and it began its work in 2015. It preserves the cultural heritage of Meissen porcelain. One of the foundation's tasks is the care of the historical collection of the Meissen porcelain manufactory.

Manufacturer founder Augustus the Strong referred to his passion for porcelain as “Maladie.” This literally means “disease,” but stands for his boundless longing for the precious white gold. This fascination is shared to this day by generations of collectors – and artists. Their porcelains showcase the invention, production, and collection of the white treasures. Porcelain craftsmen provide insight into their art. Happy collectors cherish their treasures. Artists play with the term porcelain and transform centuries-old tools into contemporary porcelain art.

The exhibition provides insight into the work of the foundation and showcases Meissen porcelains around the theme of collecting.

„Fly with me! Fly with me!“, calls Albi, the Alpine swift, who nests under the roof of the Linden Museum during the summer months. On your flight through the permanent exhibitions, you will encounter the transparent kangaroo, hear about an extinct bird, and can listen to the conversation with Seraa, the elephant. Whether in pictures or clothing, made from wood, ceramics, and stone – the animals and their representations tell of the coexistence of humans and animals. This relationship is not always straightforward. On one hand, many animals are admired, revered, and appreciated as companions or domestic and farm animals, while on the other hand, their habitats are also destroyed and they are hunted or displaced.

In the exhibition, illustrator Promina Shrestha brings the animals on the objects to life through her images. During the listening and stamping rally, you will discover together with Albi what the animals have to say, solve puzzles, and collect stamps.

€ 4/3 including permanent exhibitions
Children up to 18 years free

Tue to Sat 10 AM - 5 PM / Sun and holidays 10 AM - 6 PM / Closed on Dec 24, 25, and 31

Music icon David Bowie captivated billions of people on stage. His 26 albums, countless stage shows, and music videos are legendary and have not only had a lasting impact on the music scene. However, behind the world-famous David Bowie is the man named David Robert Jones. Photographer Christine de Grancy accompanied him on a day in 1994 at the Art Brut Center Gugging. This resulted in black-and-white photographs that offer an unusual perspective on the artist and present him in a new light. The photo exhibition premiered in April at the Santa Monica Arts Museum in L.A. where it was even extended until August. The black-and-white images show David Bowie at the Austrian Art Brut Center Gugging, the place known as the birthplace of extraordinary outsider art. Apart from the exhibition, the photos were never presented to the public.

Christine de Grancy (born in 1942 in Graz) is an Austrian photographer who gained international recognition for her sensitive, humanistic image series. Known for her respectful, quiet gaze on people and their life worlds, she moves between documentation and art. Whether portraits of actresses at the Burgtheater, long-term observations of Iranian nomads, or everyday moments in Afghanistan – her works tell stories of dignity, vulnerability, and the beauty of the genuine. During the setup in L.A., De Grancy passed away on March 20, 2025, in Vienna.

Last entry 6:30 PM

For more than 105 years, the band "Brazzo Brazzone" has been charming audiences with their unique brass sound. According to legend, even the great-grandfather used intricate arrangements and wild beats to regularly groove people into ecstasy. The colorful mix of jazz, Balkan, Latin, funk, and soul consistently blows the crowd away and turns every Brazzo concert into a “festa grandissimo”! Their “original brass musica molto speciale” skillfully fluctuates between all these styles, and the program is constantly expanding. Alongside brand new and unheard Canzoni, the sound magicians from Palermo present the best from 104 years of band history. The band takes the audience on a journey to musical Nirvana!

And as a special bonus, there will be a unique participation event. A new Canzone will be played together with the audience! And to ensure that everyone is well prepared, there are sheet music and a recording available for all instruments beforehand. Simply register at: contact@brazzobrazzone.de!

Look forward to overlapping and towering sound cascades, sparkling and infinitely rising solo sunrises, as well as harmonious goosebumps moments and rhythmic escapades like no other. You definitely should not miss these truly real Italians on a world music mission!

Admission: 19:00 Uhr

During the public city tour Freiburg, experienced guides take individual travelers to the most beautiful sights of the city. Discover the famous Freiburg Bächle, the charming, winding Gässle, and the colorful Rhine pebble mosaics that give Freiburg its unique charm. With expertise and charm, the knowledgeable guides explain the key stations of the city's eventful history and answer intriguing questions – for example, whether gunpowder was actually invented in Freiburg. An absolute highlight of the public city tour Freiburg is the Münster, the heart of the city, with its impressive tower, which is considered one of the most beautiful Christian towers. The lively Münsterplatz with its colorful market activity and magnificent buildings is, of course, also part of the tour.

During the public city tour Freiburg, experienced guides take individual travelers to the most beautiful sights of the city. Discover the famous Freiburg Bächle, the charming, winding Gässle, and the colorful Rhine pebble mosaics that give Freiburg its unique charm. With expertise and charm, the knowledgeable guides explain the key stations of the city's eventful history and answer intriguing questions – for example, whether gunpowder was actually invented in Freiburg. An absolute highlight of the public city tour Freiburg is the Münster, the heart of the city, with its impressive tower, which is considered one of the most beautiful Christian towers. The lively Münsterplatz with its colorful market activity and magnificent buildings is, of course, also part of the tour.

Anniversary Comedy Show 4D: See, Hear, Feel, Laugh!
Since April 1, 1981, he has been performing on German stages. So it's high time for an anniversary program, as Roberto celebrated his 40th stage anniversary in 2021. In this very personal comedic journey through time, he presents his favorite numbers and classics from the previous 7 solo programs. Roberto Capitoni - this is lively stand-up physical visual comedy in 4D: See, Hear, Feel, Laugh!
The framework for his anniversary program is his not-so-serious biography "From Punk to Comedian," which has been published as a book. Because one thing is clear, Roberto without music? Unthinkable! His first musical encounters with the Beatles singles of his sister, afternoons after kindergarten at the family’s music cabinet, through the interim moon landing in 1969 on the black-and-white television, to the next level in music on his brother's tape recorder.
Until Punk discovered him in 1977 and he became the drummer of a band.
Learn everything about his time as a stagehand with Queen, AC/DC, Tina Turner… and the backstage stories of many world stars. Experience up close the story of how a visit to a punk concert in late 1980 in Stuttgart ultimately turned him into a comedian.
Which numbers he plays that evening, he decides spontaneously. When you have so much great material at your disposal, you don’t want to limit yourself to just a few stories. Roberto takes a comprehensive approach: His childhood as an Italo-Swabian in Isny or his daughter's teenage years. The past wasn't all better; it was just different, very different. A journey over 60 years of Roberto and 40 years of comedy that you won't forget anytime soon. 100% Pure Entertainment!
Because as his godfather Uncle Luigi always says: "Italians live longer… except with concrete shoes."
“A master of gesture and mimicry.”
(Mittelbadische Presse)
“The audience had plenty of opportunities to laugh to tears.”
(Badische Zeitung)
“Conclusion: Capitoni served up top-notch comedy.”
(Die Rheinpfalz)
“The audience was rolling with laughter.”
(Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung)
“Energy bundle with an inexhaustible reservoir of situational comedy.”
(Achener und Bühler Bote ABB)
“90 minutes of uninterrupted joy”
“Exaggerated and extremely funny”
(Frankfurter Neue Presse)
Photo: Roberto Capitoni

Snacks and drinks from 18:30h

Ridiculous improvisational talent meets surprising magic: Till Frömmel is the whirlwind of the North! The captivating entertainer delights with rapid-fire comedy and unique illusions revolving around his homeland by the Baltic Sea - the Nordlicht is never short of a quip and definitely well-seasoned by all salty waters. With his surprising live show, Till is now touring nationwide in Germany.

In crazy improvisation games, the likable seagull whisperer brings the audience on board and even lets them take the helm. Till invites you to a magical tea ceremony, makes ships disappear in the Bermuda Triangle, and sends a message in a bottle across the vast sea in a wondrous way. Together with everyone in the hall, he brings an old Scandinavian legend to life, makes heroes from the audience shine in the light of the lighthouse, and embarks on grand journeys with them - always with a wink thanks to brilliantly improvised sailor's yarn and genius quick-wittedness.

NORDLICHT! A unique evening of impro-comedy and magic as whirlwind-like as the wind, diverse as the bubbling sea, and yet with a calming depth - fresh every time, different every time!

Freiheit aushalten!
Like every day, the three natives of "Brittas Drinks Oasis" meet to save the world – at least theoretically: The slightly derailed professor, the single mother Peggy, and Britta, the proud kiosk owner. But today, there are other world savers surrounding them. Because Berlin is totally oversaturated with demonstrations, the revolutionaries have moved to the outskirts. So today, Frankfurt is bubbling! For today is the big demonstration day on the streets of Frankfurt.

Climate activists march against climate deniers, woke enemies meet gender supporters, women’s rights activists and LGBTQ+ advocates, warmongers face peace doves, and vegans confront grill meat fanatics. Police hold their ground, while an outside reporter from Oderbruch-TV loses track. But whether they are opponents of cultural cuts, chemtrail warners, or state protectors: they all have thirst! And so the kiosk becomes a secondary battlefield - world salvation between canned beer and sausage.

A cabaret piece by Philipp Schaller and Michael Frowin – in the updated version exclusively for the Oderhähne by Michael Frowin.

Book: Michael Frowin
Direction: Daniel Heinz
With: Armin Sengenberger, Jenny Bins, Madlen Wegner

Admission/ticket sales one hour before the start.

The Criminal Dinner ‘Sherlock Holmes and the Poisoned Maultäschlesupp’ – a delicious multi-course menu in a stylish ambiance framed by an exciting criminal case in the Mühlenbäcker Hoflounge in Zuzenhausen.

‘Sherlock Holmes and the Poisoned Maultäschlesupp’

Yes, you read that right, the famous master detective Sherlock Holmes and yours truly, Dr. Watson, have found themselves in the Swabian region. Admittedly, not entirely voluntarily. But our genius could not again refuse the invitation of an old acquaintance, Baroness von Zuckerberg, to a gala dinner. So here we are dining at the same time in the adjacent room of the restaurant, where you will enjoy a delicious 3-course menu this evening.

In a flight from his dinner neighbor, the endlessly chattering baroness, the detective narrowly misses the supposed murder of the hostess's husband, Baron von Zuckerberg.

Well, his health was not at its best anymore. But to suddenly topple over into the Maultäschlesupp is also not the fine English way to die, even in Swabia. For Sherlock Holmes, however, the previously deadly boring evening is saved.

A crime is at hand, a particularly tricky case as well, since the investigation results apparently rule out any influence of poison. The questioning of witnesses, the forensic pathologist, and some of the dinner guests makes many an innocent lamb in the hall appear suspicious. Eagerly and in good spirits, the famous detective cranks up his little gray cells. "Swabian cunning" is already on the loose, but no false builder will lead the master astray so quickly. For him, the solution to the case soon becomes clear at hand. As always, however, he lets us stumble in the dark for a while longer before the murderer is virtuously caught.

Perhaps you will soon have the solution too, since you also have a word to say this evening.

The 3-course menu is served by the gastro team in the Mühlenbäcker Hoflounge. The Criminal Dinner starts at 7 PM, guaranteed to tickle your nerves and palate. Entrance is at 6:30 PM.

Entrance: 6:30 PM / Menu and play are included in the price / Table and seating will be assigned on-site.

The Udo Jürgens and Helene Fischer concert showThe show series with classics from Udo Jürgens and Helene Fischer will start again in 2025
But please with... cream? No, but please with Helene! The show series with classics from Udo Jürgens and Helene Fischer will start again in 2025
The special feature: The fabulous spectacle of good mood can be experienced either as a concert or as a dinner show. From “Griechischer Wein” to “Atemlos”, the audience will be offered classic hits of the finest quality. Experience an evening full of emotions, wit, and charm and secure your tickets now!

Experience a unique interpretation of Udo Jürgens and Helene Fischer, where live music on the piano merges with exhilarating party hits.
Those who love Schlager must not miss this special event.

Also, indulge yourself at selected events with a three-course dinner. An evening where you are guaranteed to enjoy both musically and culinarily!

Entry: 18:00

Tickets available exclusively at the venue under: 03591-4920

With sharp awareness of the beauty of nature, John Alec Baker tells the story of his approach to the elusive falcon, in which he practically merges with the bird. The masterpiece of nature observation immediately captivated composer Daniel Ott. “The images and soundscapes connected with the mud, with the swamp, the wind, with the wood, are already there. The book began to resonate for me right away,” recalls Daniel Ott, who is no stranger here since the performance "Donaurauschen" on the occasion of the Donaueschinger Musiktage 2021 and the sound installation "Zusammen Fluss" inaugurated the following year. Together with an instrument maker, he searched for objects from nature for the "Wanderfalke" to create different instruments, which develop their own unique power in the stage space. The music adds another component: with its own rhythms, which create a temporary strangeness, but then also become a dialog partner for the text.

fringe ensemble
Bettina Marugg & Caroline Scholz Ott, acting
Arturo Portugal & Vera Seedorf, live music & percussion
Daniel Ott, composition
Frank Heuel, direction & text adaptation

“Der Wanderfalke” by John Alec Baker (1926-1987)

A production of the fringe ensemble in coproduction with the Theater im Pumpenhaus Münster and the FFT Düsseldorf

Copyright: © Annika Ley

Doors open: 6:30 PM

Admission: 19:00

ELVIS meets Dinner!

The greatest hits of Elvis Presley
Travel back with us to the 50s, 60s, and 70s and experience
the most successful hits of Elvis Presley while enjoying an exquisite multi-course menu.

With a powerful vocal volume and authentic movements,
we make the audience believe that the King himself is on stage. In
outfits from Presley's personal tailor, Rami Aslan takes
his audience on an exciting and energetic journey back in time to
the era of the King of Rock 'n' Roll.

Doors open at 6:30 PM