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

Ingo Appelt is going on tour with his new program "MEN ANNOY STRONG" to drive away everyday life from his audience for two and a half hours with a verbal sledgehammer. Ingo hangs up the muzzle, he has not become milder and is currently dancing inexorably on the narrow line of the waistline. In "MEN ANNOY STRONG", Ingo dissects our togetherness as wonderfully and pointedly as no other. Nothing is safe from him - from communication between the sexes to small quirks and jerks that make our lives difficult. Because who is to blame for the misery? The men! In a world full of pitfalls, Ingo lends them a helping hand. For the women, for peace. He is the safe space of laughter, the last bastion against pettiness. Do not worry: what happens with Appelt stays with Appelt. Laugh at what makes you laugh - Comedy for 18+!

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
Tue closed

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

The Comical Night is one of the most successful live comedy formats in Germany. In the most beautiful cafes, restaurants, and venues of a city, you will experience an entertaining and lively evening - with the best entertainment provided by various comedians, cabaret artists, and other comedians. No Comical Night is the same as another.

The Comical Night offers a colorful and exciting cross-section of the current comedy scene in Germany. In each venue, up to 5 comedians perform for about 20 minutes each in one evening. The best part: During the Comical Night, you don't have to wander from place to place to see different comedians. You just need to get a ticket for your favorite venue and we will serve you several artists. During the Comical Night, it's the comedians who roam between the venues. Off one stage, onto the next. This is a true comedy marathon for both the artists and the audience.

Whether it's a restaurant or a student pub, a cultural center or a hair salon, a cinema hall or a cocktail bar - the venues of the Comical Night are as diverse as the comedians who perform here. However, the fun factor is always the same. Laughter is at the forefront of the Comical Night. And because laughing alone is possible but can sometimes seem odd, it's best to go with friends, colleagues, or - depending on the level of your humor - the in-laws to a Comical Night. Together, you can laugh, eat and drink deliciously, and in the breaks between performances, you even have enough time to relax and chat.

By the way, the first Comical Night took place in the streets of Oldenburg in 2008. Nowadays, this unique comedy marathon regularly takes place in over 40 German cities (including Bielefeld, Frankfurt, Hannover, Kassel, Lübeck, Münster, and Oldenburg).

Doors open at approximately 6:00 PM.

The Comical Night is one of the most successful live comedy formats in Germany. In the most beautiful cafes, restaurants, and venues of a city, you will experience an entertaining and lively evening - with the best entertainment provided by various comedians, cabaret artists, and other comedians. No Comical Night is the same as another.

The Comical Night offers a colorful and exciting cross-section of the current comedy scene in Germany. In each venue, up to 5 comedians perform for about 20 minutes each in one evening. The best part: During the Comical Night, you don't have to wander from place to place to see different comedians. You just need to get a ticket for your favorite venue and we will serve you several artists. During the Comical Night, it's the comedians who roam between the venues. Off one stage, onto the next. This is a true comedy marathon for both the artists and the audience.

Whether it's a restaurant or a student pub, a cultural center or a hair salon, a cinema hall or a cocktail bar - the venues of the Comical Night are as diverse as the comedians who perform here. However, the fun factor is always the same. Laughter is at the forefront of the Comical Night. And because laughing alone is possible but can sometimes seem odd, it's best to go with friends, colleagues, or - depending on the level of your humor - the in-laws to a Comical Night. Together, you can laugh, eat and drink deliciously, and in the breaks between performances, you even have enough time to relax and chat.

By the way, the first Comical Night took place in the streets of Oldenburg in 2008. Nowadays, this unique comedy marathon regularly takes place in over 40 German cities (including Bielefeld, Frankfurt, Hannover, Kassel, Lübeck, Münster, and Oldenburg).

Doors open at approximately 6:00 PM.

"I'll do it tomorrow," we all know that. Dismissing, postponing, distracting, leaving it be. But it doesn't always work. Too late is early. A long list of unpleasant neglect quickly accumulates: things left undone, neglected, constantly postponed, absolutely absurd things from the depths of personal and societal everyday life. It is really annoying how often one must postpone important tasks until they are finally forgotten.

"No one gets away unscathed again."
(Hamburger Wochenblatt)

The Comical Night is one of the most successful live comedy formats in Germany. In the most beautiful cafes, restaurants, and venues of a city, you will experience an entertaining and lively evening - with the best entertainment provided by various comedians, cabaret artists, and other comedians. No Comical Night is the same as another.

The Comical Night offers a colorful and exciting cross-section of the current comedy scene in Germany. In each venue, up to 5 comedians perform for about 20 minutes each in one evening. The best part: During the Comical Night, you don't have to wander from place to place to see different comedians. You just need to get a ticket for your favorite venue and we will serve you several artists. During the Comical Night, it's the comedians who roam between the venues. Off one stage, onto the next. This is a true comedy marathon for both the artists and the audience.

Whether it's a restaurant or a student pub, a cultural center or a hair salon, a cinema hall or a cocktail bar - the venues of the Comical Night are as diverse as the comedians who perform here. However, the fun factor is always the same. Laughter is at the forefront of the Comical Night. And because laughing alone is possible but can sometimes seem odd, it's best to go with friends, colleagues, or - depending on the level of your humor - the in-laws to a Comical Night. Together, you can laugh, eat and drink deliciously, and in the breaks between performances, you even have enough time to relax and chat.

By the way, the first Comical Night took place in the streets of Oldenburg in 2008. Nowadays, this unique comedy marathon regularly takes place in over 40 German cities (including Bielefeld, Frankfurt, Hannover, Kassel, Lübeck, Münster, and Oldenburg).

Doors open at approximately 6:00 PM.

Comedy can also be different. Unusual. Absurd. Crazy.
“Illegale Straßentherapie” is the new comedy program by Jan Philipp Zymny and just the right thing for you if you appreciate the special. Can't find a therapy spot? All waiting lists are closed? Jan Philipp Zymny's new full-length program won't make your situation any worse. Be there, afterwards you still won't have a therapy spot, but at least you had a nice evening.

Due to increased demand: Unfortunately, all health insurance companies refuse to cover the ticket costs for Zymny's show. We believe: Those who finance homeopathy should actually have a sense of humor.

“I’m crazy. I have documents that prove it.” - Jan Philipp Zymny, Emotional Support Comedian

The Bochum humor artist will tour the entire German-speaking region starting in autumn 2025. After the success of “Quantum Healing through Stand-Up Comedy,” he is bringing his next program with 100% new material to the stage. “Illegale Straßentherapie” is for everyone who is not afraid to poke fun at life and take a break from reality. With his unique blend of witty humor and profound irony, Zymny presents an evening that not only entertains but also challenges the mind. Experience how he dissects reality with his keen sense of the absurd, and “Mental Health” is not the only focus. Instead, Zymny takes his audience into the crazy world of everyday life – sometimes sharp-witted, sometimes absurd, but always full of unpredictable twists. He plays with the many facets of humor and delivers a comedy show that offers as much intellect as surprise.

An evening for all who find ordinary comedy too dull, philosophy too exhausting, and reality too boring.

Doors open at 7:00 PM

Singer Murzarella has finally accepted that she must share her success: Now her puppets can be stars too. But the down-to-earth canal rat Kalle, the cheeky parrot Dudu, and the capricious diva Mrs. Adelheid are taking it a step further and are no longer content just to sing alongside Murzarella – they want more and dream of the big stages of the world. At least they allow Murzarella to partake in their international casting experiences. And then there’s the new intern Leonie, who has also already tuned her vocal cords. Can Murzarella keep up?
Murzarella masters not only the art of ventriloquism but also the art of belly singing. Those who have not experienced it believe it to be impossible – but everything is sung live.
The artist, who has won multiple comedy awards, presents her new musical puppet comedy show.

Director: Andreas Wolf

Awards: Promotion Award of the Neue-Rhein-Zeitung (NRZ) 2021, winner of the Golden Osen 2019, 1st prize Euskirchener Kleinkunstpreis 2018, 1st prize Dattelner Kleinkunstpreis 2018, 1st prize Heilighafener Lachmöwe 2018, 2nd prize at the Comedian Jackpot 2018 and at the Gauklerfest in Koblenz 2018, and the bronze medal at the Cabaret Bundesliga 2017/18.
TV appearances on ARD, SWR, and NDR.

Doors open: 18:30

NEW PROGRAM

politically adorned - musically served

It is said that it takes a village to raise a child. To master a life, it takes complicity.
In her second stage program, Christl Sittenauer goes in search of the allies in her everyday life. After those who have been around for a long time, those she still needs, and also after those she would rather do without.

The great bard J.F.M.J. Merz recently sang with concern about the “lack of alliances, especially among women.” But Christl Sittenauer can reassure the naysayers, for she seeks and finds. Rita, the top-free swimmer, retirees in camouflage beige, a colleague who prefers to paint façades rather than maintain them, the virtual treadmill trainer René, and Monica Lewinsky. They all are part of an unspoken secret society, in which one occasionally finds oneself, willingly or unwillingly. A program about sisterhood, white lies, altruism, the necessity of disobedience, people pleasing, and skinny jeans.

Director: Magda Leeb
Music: Lukas Mario Maier
Photo: Julia Ruhland

Doors open: 7 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.

 

 

Experience a worldwide unique show event like you've never seen before: "True Crime Magic"! This one-of-a-kind concept combines the popular True Crime genre with fascinating magic and promises an unforgettable experience.

In "True Crime Magic," the harsh reality of real criminal cases merges with the captivating world of magic. The show takes you on a journey that challenges your senses and makes you balance on the edge between truth and deception.

The two renowned magicians Christopher Köhler and Benjamin Gleissner are at the center of this unique show. Christopher Köhler, the creator of the successful show "Die Magier," returns with a new concept to present you with a whole new side of magic. Benjamin Gleissner knows about true crimes, as he is a police officer offstage and brings his expertise into the art. With their impressive combination of investigative sharpness and magical skill, they bring stories to life that leave the audience breathless. Their performances are so real that you will hardly believe what is happening before your eyes.

In "True Crime Magic," you will not just watch— you will be part of the show! Look forward to interactive experiments with the audience, where you will become an investigator yourself. Experience live interrogations where lies are uncovered and evidence is found. Be there as audience members can test their own perceptions and detective skills. Together with the audience, the perfect crime will be committed, and everyone will be left wondering at the end of this exclusive event: How the hell did all that happen?

Doors open at least one hour before the event starts - depending on the soundcheck.

The Romantic era was a particularly brilliant period for portrait miniatures, reaching its peak and at the same time signaling the end of this special painting technique. Countless artists created portraits with great empathy and astonishing technical perfection. More people than ever collected small portraits of their loved ones to carry with them or to gather at home as a pictorial family album. 142 masterpieces from the renowned Tansey collection illuminate the heyday of an art that had to make way for photography during the 19th century.

Accompanying the exhibition is a catalog that, in addition to the annotated reproduction of all works, is distinguished by essays by various experts on aspects of miniature painting during this time. Hirmer Verlag, bilingual German/English, 432 pages, 208 color illustrations.

Tue - Sun 11am-5pm

»Sometimes I think the sky is made up of uninterrupted, never-tiring reading.«
(Virginia Woolf)

Due to high demand, we will again offer the popular 5+1 subscription starting August 1, 2024.

This also applies to discounted tickets (discounts are available upon proof for students, refugees, people with disabilities, and Munich Pass holders). Pay the price for 5 events and attend 6 (Euro 50.- instead of Euro 60.- for 6 events).*

With the promotional code included in the 5+1 subscription, you can then book 6 events of your choice (of course, already sold-out events are excluded). / The code can be redeemed for a maximum of 6 selected events (also in several stages if desired). / PLEASE NOTE that you can only use the code once per event, as the subscription is valid for one person only. / A service fee of 2.- EURO will be charged for each online booking with the promotional code via Reservix.

*This currently only applies to events with an admission price of EURO 16.- (regular price) as well as reduced EURO 10.-.

"Thank You For The Days" - Tour 2026

Irish folk quintet delights with balladic original compositions and refreshingly rocky reinterpretations

Thursday, October 22nd '26
Doors: 7 PM
Start: 8 PM

Doors: 7 PM

Over 60 years ago, Ernst Bloch wrote in the closing words of his work "The Principle of Hope": "Thus, something emerges in the world that seems like childhood to everyone and in which no one has yet been: home." But what is home? What do we mean when we talk about it? Is home still important in the globalized world? Who is allowed to talk about home and who perhaps should not even be there? The playwright Jörn Klare embarked on a journey across the "Ländle" for his work on this world premiere, exploring its borders and beyond. He has met people who have always lived here or are just passing through. Others want to leave as soon as possible, and some who have no home anywhere - voluntarily or involuntarily. He weaves their stories and fates into a multi-voiced theater evening that tells the story of home in times of nationalism and a right-wing shift in a consistently different way. With "‘...WORIN NOCH NIEMAND WAR‘- Ein Heimatabend," a genuinely regional commissioned work for the LTT is created, which for that very reason develops a universal character.
©MartinSigmund

Doors open: 6:30 PM

The Comical Night is one of the most successful live comedy formats in Germany. In the most beautiful cafes, restaurants, and venues of a city, you will experience an entertaining and lively evening - with the best entertainment provided by various comedians, cabaret artists, and other comedians. No Comical Night is the same as another.

The Comical Night offers a colorful and exciting cross-section of the current comedy scene in Germany. In each venue, up to 5 comedians perform for about 20 minutes each in one evening. The best part: During the Comical Night, you don't have to wander from place to place to see different comedians. You just need to get a ticket for your favorite venue and we will serve you several artists. During the Comical Night, it's the comedians who roam between the venues. Off one stage, onto the next. This is a true comedy marathon for both the artists and the audience.

Whether it's a restaurant or a student pub, a cultural center or a hair salon, a cinema hall or a cocktail bar - the venues of the Comical Night are as diverse as the comedians who perform here. However, the fun factor is always the same. Laughter is at the forefront of the Comical Night. And because laughing alone is possible but can sometimes seem odd, it's best to go with friends, colleagues, or - depending on the level of your humor - the in-laws to a Comical Night. Together, you can laugh, eat and drink deliciously, and in the breaks between performances, you even have enough time to relax and chat.

By the way, the first Comical Night took place in the streets of Oldenburg in 2008. Nowadays, this unique comedy marathon regularly takes place in over 40 German cities (including Bielefeld, Frankfurt, Hannover, Kassel, Lübeck, Münster, and Oldenburg).

Doors open at approximately 6:00 PM.