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
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At the end of the 50s, so many great Rock'n'Roll songs were created that the charts did not have enough space to do justice to this outstanding boom of titles. Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Fats Domino landed one hit after another - not to mention Elvis, who set new standards. Evergreens like Sweet Little 16, Peggy Sue, C'mon Everybody, Ain't That a Shame, or Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On were created in just the years 1957 and 1958...

Andy Lee knows how to excite "non-Rock'n'Rollers" for the big hits of that era with interesting background knowledge on the piano or guitar. Through his infotainment, the music is experienced even more intensely. On this evening, the piano rocker is a guest with his trio (lead guitar and double bass) and a special program.

So, if you want to hear an electrifying entertainment program with great live music and interesting stories from the wild 50s, then this is the place to be.

Doors open at 7:00 PM

RIDE ON, founded in 1979, is a Flensburger rock band that takes you on a musical journey back to the 70s and 80s of rock history. If you like AC/DC, Status Quo, Rolling Stones, Deep Purple, and more, you will be 100% satisfied here. With full passion and dedication, as well as plenty of steam in the engine, the band impresses every age group. It is evident that the band fully stands behind their program. As soon as the first riff is played, everyone knows what time it is, finest power rock…

Doors open: 7:00 pm

2022, Genesis went on a major European tour under the motto "The Last Domino" once again with Phil Collins at the microphone. At the end of the tour, Phil Collins announced that it would be his final concert with the band.

Thus, it marks the beginning of a new era for STILL COLLINS, the most sought-after Phil Collins and Genesis tribute band in Europe, which now has to stand on its own. Even die-hard fans of the original still find it hard to spot an acoustic difference between "Tribute" and the "Master." The band now looks back on 28 years of band history, and what started in a small music venue in Königswinter for 6 DM admission has become one of the most renowned acts in European tribute band culture, having performed well over 1600 concerts.

Several shows with former Genesis singer Ray Wilson or the WDR Funkhausorchester and Sydney Youngblood are just a few of the stars that Still Collins have pinned to their lapels in recent years.

The Panik Power Band presents the most famous songs and most beautiful ballads from 40 years of Udo Lindenberg. His double, Karsten Bald, founded the band in 2006, but has been involved in Panik science for more than 35 years: in 2003, he won the WAZ Double competition and was subsequently introduced by WDR to his idol during a soundcheck, and performed with Udo in front of 8000 people. By now, he is personally recommended by the master himself and sometimes steps in for the real Udo at after-show parties – like at the Echo in 2014. According to press reports, Karsten Bald is the best Udo Lindenberg double in Germany. His voice, gestures, and appearance are so authentic that he can hardly be distinguished from the original. His perfectly rehearsed band authentically, powerfully, and with great attention to detail interprets the most 'panic-like' songs of the master. Their expertise comes directly from the Panik Orchestra itself, as the Panik Power Band has a close relationship with Udo's band members, so that they sometimes even appear as surprise guests on stage.
Popular classics such as "Odyssee", "Jonny Controletti", "Honky Tonky Show", "Andrea Doria", "Horizont", and "Sonderzug nach Pankow" are top priority. But also the songs from the 2008 comeback album "Stark wie Zwei", such as "Cello" or "Mein Ding", are also on board.
Doors open: 7:00 PM

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
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Climate change. Artificial intelligence. Legal weed. Political correctness. Rightward shift. Vegan hot dogs. Gun-free zones. And on top of that, Friedrich Merz, a second-choice chancellor… it’s undeniable: We are living in comical times. The question is: Can we find funny sides in these comical times despite all uncertainties and legitimate worries? Yes, we can. At least when top comedian Guido Cantz takes the stage.

The blonde entertainer has been delighting his fans for 34 years with his distinctive humor and spot-on gags. Whether as a host, witty guest on numerous TV shows, or speaker at the Cologne Carnival: When Cantz is around, there's guaranteed to be laughter!

This also definitely applies to his acclaimed solo evenings on stages across Germany. With his sixth program “Komische Zeiten,” Guido Cantz dares to take a humorous look at a world that seems to be going off the rails. He can’t stop the madness either – but the comedy star is convinced: With laughter, it’s definitely easier to endure the whole situation!

In his current program, Guido Cantz presents his unique perspective on the comical times we are currently experiencing: He pushes artificial intelligence to its limits with his natural wit, encounters his own avatar, and explains why a knife ban is actually only sensible in one place: on the bouncy castle.

At the same time, he shares stories about the comical times he experiences with his own family and explains why it is an explosive mix when midlife crisis, menopause, and puberty collide at the same time – a crisis hotspot that hardly gets any attention in the news. However, it receives much more (and much funnier) focus in the new stage program by Guido Cantz!

After his successful shows “Cantz schön frech,” “Ich will ein Kind von Dir,” “Cantz schön clever,” “Blondiläum,” and “Das volle Programm,” Germany's blondest entertainer is really kicking it into high gear again. He promises his fans: While they may encounter comical times in current affairs and on TikTok, nowhere are they SO funny as with Guido Cantz!

Welcome to the world of musicals!
Let yourself be tantalized by highlights from Dance of the Vampires, Cats, or The Phantom of the Opera and many other musicals!

At the Musical Dinner, the absolute highlights of the most popular musicals are served to you along with an exquisite multi-course menu.

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

Musical has never been this close!

Doors open: 18:30

An unforgettable show awaits you at ABBA - Unforgettable, which will catapult you back to your childhood and youth, providing you with an unforgettable experience with its unique atmosphere!

Singing along and dancing to world hits like “Dancing Queen,” “S.O.S,” or “Super Trooper” is not only allowed but encouraged!

ABBA - Unforgettable takes you on an unforgettable journey through time. Experience pure party vibes with hits like “Mamma Mia” or “Lay All Your Love on Me” but also emotional moments and goosebumps galore with songs like “I Have a Dream” or “Fernando.”

At ABBA - Unforgettable, you can become the next Dancing Queen – let yourself be transported into a dazzling world full of glitter, disco, and party feeling and experience unforgettable hours. You can expect professional artists who honor the four Swedes with their performance and bring a unique show to the stage.

Your journey back to the 70s!

Copyright: Producer Uwe Morscheck

Entry: 7:00 PM

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
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Don't worry, this is not some feel-good crap or anything. No, the optimism underlying this program is hard-earned – defying the adversities of reality, so to speak. And the resulting show is in all its richness both light as a feather and profound. It moves between stand-up comedy, music, freestyle rap, and a certain favorite baker who once again reaches satirical heights.

And because this whole spectacle is a unique experience not only for the audience but also for the protagonist every time, Quichotte says: "The day can go however it wants. In the evening, I stand on stage and then I am definitely... in good spirits! Besides, I don't have the money for pessimism.

19:00

Lisa-Marie Fritz from Aschaffenburg, aka Schlongonges, is, as the artist name suggests, a single powerhouse who has lost the thread in her captivating stories more often than your grandma in her entire knitting career. The Ascheberscher girl with the big mouth has been on a solo tour in Germany since last autumn. With her program - Themaverfehlung - and her sexy "accent," she even makes every Frenchman melt and gets your laughter muscles into high gear. Since a legendary performance at an open mic night, she regularly wins the hearts of her audience with her charming, hilarious style. The 37-year-old manages to rock the stage for an entire evening on the fly. She likes to refer to herself as a living "Themaverfehlung." Whether that is actually part of her program? Only those who experience her live on stage will find out. One thing is already certain: An evening with Schlongonges will be fabulous!

Doors open: 7:30 PM

DIE TOTEN ÄRZTE have been creating a vibrant, explosive interpretation of DIE TOTEN HOSEN and DIE ÄRZTE for 20 years. Pyrotechnics and a rain of confetti flank the pulsating hit spectacle when it’s said: “Bonney and Clyde celebrate on days like these with Claudia and Paule.” For DIE TOTEN ÄRZTE, it’s the operational field with earworm guarantee.

With extraordinary stage decoration and a charismatic appearance, even die-hard fans of the originals are convinced here. Kuddel from DIE TOTEN HOSEN also couldn't resist celebrating his songs with the band. The artistic dimension and the breadth of the audience provided the foundation for an impressive performance by the fan-oriented DIE TOTEN ÄRZTE.

The vibrating bodies of the fans of this red-hot total spectacle can often be found celebrating on stage. The hit fireworks that DIE TOTEN ÄRZTE inject into the pulsating veins of the fans of the two punk rock legends do not go without effect. With twitching legs, one finds themselves long after the concerts in the depths of the anthemic eternal punk party power hit rock history…

With well over 1,800 concerts in all sizes, from Brandenburg Gate Berlin (130,000 spectators) to Burschenfest Niederbrechen (1,000 spectators), DIE TOTEN ÄRZTE have impressed organizers and their visitors. As Jey, the band’s chief doctor, likes to point out: “Here, a huge bag of energy and fun is simply opened, nothing else can I promise.”

Doors open at 7:00 PM.

Experience the oldest private brewery in Southern Hesse and also one of the most innovative breweries in Germany. During the brewery tour, you will learn everything about our history and our unique brewing and raw material philosophy. You will experience firsthand how our beers are brewed in a natural, gentle, and water-saving way, and get to know the special taste of our characterful beers.

Content: 1.5 hours guided tour through the family exhibition and the new brewery, a beer glass as a collectible gift, sampling, short beer tasting at the brewery

Important information about the tour:
• Tours take place only with a minimum of 10 participants - In case of cancellation by the organizer, rebooking is possible or a refund is guaranteed
• The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or strollers due to a steep staircase.
• No pets allowed.
• The meeting point is in the Glaabsbräu courtyard (Frankfurter Str.)

Lina Bó
„Das Leben ist ne Straße“
„Street poetry and world music“

Date: Friday, 2.10.26
Start: 8 PM
Admission: €21.90 pre-sale + fees
€23.00 at the box office

With warm rhythms, honest stories, and an irresistible blend of South American ease and German-speaking folk-pop, the duo Lina Bó makes a stop at Thing. What started as a street music project has long since developed into one of the most exciting newcomer duos in the German music scene. Celina and Bó, musical globetrotters and urban neo-flower children, tell in their songs about being on the road, arriving, and togetherness. Their music – sometimes danceable and full of joy for life, sometimes thoughtful and poetic – reminds one of artists like ZAZ or Manu Chao, but is above all one thing: completely unique, honest, and profoundly moving.

Copyright: Kleinkunstbühne Thing

Entry: 7:00 PM

The “Schlumpeweck” has increased its popularity since its first edition in 2008, as has that of the KulturScheune Herborn. We are thus making headlines far beyond the borders of Herborn. The prize has sharpened its profile in recent years through the selection of the finalists, who represent the diversity of the small arts. Once again, on a competition evening, we will see various formations, artists, and performers who will delight the audience and the juries with their diverse talents. Thanks to the main sponsors – Rittal Foundation, Sparkasse Dillenburg, Stadtwerke Herborn, and Stadtmarketing Herborn – we can also experience remarkable and entertaining artists from the entertainment scene in 2026.

BOUNCE Bon Jovi Tribute Band

Since the year 2001 - and thus for almost 25 years - BOUNCE has been successfully touring countless stages in Germany and neighboring countries. BOUNCE is the most booked Bon Jovi tribute band in Europe with around 80 concerts per year and has been considered, not only among insiders, for many years as the most authentic.

Singer Oliver Henrich impresses the audience, besides his extraordinary voice, especially with his energetic stage performance. In 2020, the likable frontman participated in the casting show "The Voice of Germany" and achieved an outstanding 2nd place in the final. The biggest success in the band's history was achieved in 2024 through participation in the SAT.1 TV show "THE TRIBUTE." The band competed here in a musical contest for the title "Best Tribute Band in Germany" against 11 very strong competitors and also secured 2nd place. The current "HAVE A NICE DAY Tour 2025" takes BOUNCE once again across the country and beyond. BOUNCE is a guarantee for a concert experience at the highest level. During the approximately 2.5-hour show, both the biggest Bon Jovi hits and a few musical gems will be brought to the stage. Numerous original instruments underline the professional claim of the five musicians.

For the concert on 02.10.26 at the Stadthalle Verden, numbered seating is available on hall level 2 as well as standing places with free seat choice on hall level 1.

Doors open: 7:00 PM

The permanent exhibition on the life and work of Erich Maria Remarque offers a detailed look into the life, work, and thoughts of the famous writer through numerous photographs, documents, and manuscripts. The exhibition is bilingual, presented in German and English throughout.

Divided into seven sections covering his youth in Osnabrück (1898–1921), the years in Hanover and Berlin (1922–1928), the discussion around All Quiet on the Western Front (1928–1930), his exile in Europe (1931–1939) and the USA (1939–1948), his political works in the 1950s, and the 1960s leading up to his death on September 25, 1970 in Locarno, the exhibition attempts to highlight the ruptures, contradictions, and controversies in Remarque's life while emphasizing their productivity for his work. It illustrates Remarque's numerous psychological conflicts, aiming to resolve the apparent contradiction between the "bon vivant" and the "militant pacifist," and provides insight into his acquaintances, friendships, and marriages. Numerous originals such as the death mask or Remarque's original desk complement the presentation.

Another focus of the exhibition is the worldwide, often highly controversial reception of Remarque's works, which have been translated into at least 60 languages and continue to attract a global audience of millions.

An information terminal allows visitors to delve deeper into specific questions about Remarque's life and work. Another terminal provides access to over 2,000 photographs spanning all stages of Remarque's life, his residences, contacts, and the film adaptations of his works.

The exhibition is open for free visits on Tuesdays to Fridays from 10 am to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 5 pm, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm. Guided tours for school classes and other interest groups can also be arranged outside regular opening hours. Tours can be scheduled with Mr. Martin Siemsen (siemsen.m@osnabrueck.de) by phone at 0541/323-2109 or fax at 0541/323-4355.

A shop on-site offers materials related to Remarque's life and work for sale.

The castle with a lot to offer: "HerrschaftsZeiten! Erlebnis Cadolzburg" from June 24, 2017 at the Cadolzburg - the new highlight of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region

A powerful castle - the setting of the illustrious history of a ruling family that has achieved great success: this was and is the Cadolzburg. The rulers were the Hohenzollern family, who ruled over Franken and later Brandenburg, also gaining electoral dignity in the 15th century. Later on, they even became Prussian kings and German emperors.

The Cadolzburg derives its radiance not only from its role as the starting point of a significant career in the Holy Roman Empire - the impressive structure itself reflects this golden era of the Hohenzollerns. The new museum "HerrschaftsZeiten! Erlebnis Cadolzburg" of the Bavarian Administration of State Castles will make this time - the late Middle Ages - exciting and informative for visitors through innovative communication concepts. While walking through the castle, visitors can learn not only about the architectural history, wars and peace, daily life, and governing tasks of the princely castle residents. There is much to discover here through interactive and sensory means:

Visitors can experience the castle through their sense of smell, there are tactile stations, sounds and dialogues, vivid models, and invitations to try things out. Exciting or challenging games, medieval Hohenzollerns in their own words, and the jester Contz who guides visitors through the castle bring the Middle Ages to life. Visitors can also expect to see several original medieval artifacts such as swords, maces, or a magnificent treasure chest. Other objects were specially crafted for the museum based on extensive research in historical techniques, such as the gilded armor of the famous General Albrecht Achilles, or textiles dyed according to original recipes. The Bavarian Administration of State Castles also made significant contributions to experimental historical research, like creating a breastplate from boiled leather, in line with the ambition of creating one of Germany's most important castle museums.

The cultural communication of the Bavarian Administration of State Castles also offers a diverse program of accompanying events, making this exciting history even more intriguing - for the young nobleman as well as the castle enthusiast.

Not only the Middle Ages but also the Cadolzburg itself now comes back to life. After the extensive damage of World War II, original medieval rooms and successful architectural creations of the 21st century can now be experienced. The modern buildings completed in 2017 bridge the medieval era with our present time.

You can expect very special experiences here - it truly is THE CASTLE WITH A LOT TO OFFER.