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

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

The RTL doctor goes on tour!
Dr. Cordelia Schott presents: “REZEPTFREI - Was Ärzte keinem sagen.” – An
entertaining and amusing evening that will change your perspective on health and medicine.
The renowned specialist Dr. Cordelia Schott, known from her successful podcast
“GESUNDHEIT KANNST DU LERNEN,” is now taking the stage. With her brand-new
program “REZEPTFREI,” the bundle of energy Dr. Schott goes on tour and brings her
medical knowledge and health tips to the stage in her usual friendly and
understandable way for everyone.
“REZEPTFREI” is more than just a lecture; it will be an interactive experience aimed at
presenting often complex medical topics in a charming and accessible manner. The
orthopedist combines profound medical knowledge with humor and practical tools that
can be implemented in everyday life to live more consciously and healthily.
The program is aimed at anyone interested in health – whether a medical layperson,
professional, or biohacker. Visitors can look forward to seeing myths about health and
illness debunked, receiving practical tips for typical medical problems, and getting an
exclusive humorous peek behind the scenes of a doctor's office and into medical secrets.
The TV-known Dr. Cordelia Schott explains: “Doctors take care of illnesses, but who
actively takes care of your health? It is my concern to inspire you for your own body.
With ‘REZEPTFREI,’ I want to show that medical knowledge can not only be fascinating
and educational but also entertaining, and to motivate you to become ‘chronically
competent’ yourself.”
Side effects guaranteed.

Doors open: 19:00

Dr. Mark Benecke is the chairman of the German Dracula Society. He is a member of the committee for the Nobel Prize for curious scientific research. Furthermore, he is a successful author, politician, Donaldist, he is the most well-known criminal biologist in the world, and he is a specialist in forensic entomology (the study of insects). His area of responsibility: almost hopeless murder cases. When no way out is visible anymore, Mark Benecke is called. Every crime scene is a treasure trove of evidence. You don’t see them at first glance, but his helpers, the maggots and flies, can provide important answers. Not death is Benecke's job, but life after death. When maggots expose the murderer, Benecke has done everything right. Even the smallest creatures on the corpse can provide the crucial hint for clarification. There is no perfect murder because insects never sleep.

Doors open at 18:30. WARNING! No entrance after the event has begun!

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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You want to be praised properly? With comedian, singer, and bestselling author Martina Brandl, you'll be celebrated and appreciated without having to do anything but show up. Together with musician Martin Rosengarten, she plays seven instruments, sings about borderline idiotic AI, golf courses by the highway, and the fear that gets to take a break in a glitter box. "Praise instead of rage!" is Brandl's new motto. It's healthy and fun. So much so that her texts appear in the "Frankfurter Rundschau," and she has her own dog column. She is known from radio and television and has over 1 million followers. Or sweaters. Is that important? What counts is what dances out of the algorithm, what is live, spontaneous, quick-witted, funny, and intelligent. And Brandl and Rosengarten are right at the forefront. Are you too?

Martina Brandl: Cabaret, reading, comedy, singing, ukulele, Thelevi
Martin Rosengarten: Piano, trombone, ukulele, sampler

Doors open & catering from 6:00 PM

Hennes Bender is OUT AND ABOUT AGAIN. And one of the longest-serving German-speaking stand-up pioneers has lost none of his form: The Pottfather of German Comedy is returning to the stage in a practical space-saving vertical format.

In his ninth solo program, he does not look back but vehemently forward and processes all of this in WIEDERSEHN MACHT FREUDE. The most important questions of today's time also remain unanswered: What to do if there really is a squirrel invasion? Will only hoarded toilet paper help then? And what do real hamsters actually say about it? Will humanity ever learn how to properly use an escalator? The only solution is to come by, sit down and indulge in fine stand-up entertainment: The comedy comeback that has been awaited for a long time. Even Hennes Bender himself. Being there is everything when it is once again: WIEDERSEHN MACHT FREUDE.

Doors open: 19:00 Uhr

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

Festival der Travestie – A show like a frenzy of glitz, emotion, and great art!
Directed & hosted by the incomparable Maria Crohn

Welcome to an evening that makes the world stand still for a few hours – because it is so intense, so beautiful, and so extraordinary that you forget everything else. The Festival der Travestie is more than just a show. It is an experience. A fireworks display of emotions. A tribute to the art of transformation, to life itself – colorful, loud, honest, and limitless.

What can you expect? Everything. And even more!

When the lights come on and the curtain rises, a journey begins through worlds where anything seems possible. Where a man becomes a diva, a song gives you goosebumps, and a single glance captivates the entire audience. Live singing meets sharp comedy, parody meets genuine feeling, sparkle meets depth.

Here, laughter, awe, and emotion abound – and sometimes even comfort. Because travesty is not just entertainment. Travesty is a mirror of society, a release for everything we often cannot express, and at the same time a celebration of life in all its facets.

The artists on stage:
They are mistresses of illusion, transformation artists with soul. Each one carries an entire universe within – and brings it to the stage with charm, wit, and breathtaking presence. In this show, talent meets attitude, professionalism meets passion.

Whether it's powerful ballads, cheeky presentations, hilarious characters, or moving monologues – everything is handcrafted, live, and presented with heart and soul. Nothing is hidden here, but much is transformed. And that's what creates the magic.

And right in the middle: Maria Crohn.
She is not just the host but the heart and soul of the festival. With her experience, sharp tongue, big heart, and unmistakable style, she guides the evening – sometimes touching, sometimes laugh-out-loud funny, always genuine. A stage personality who doesn't perform – but lives.

Why you must see this show:

• Because you want to laugh.
• Because you want to be amazed.
• Because you might want to come a little closer to yourself.
• Because travesty is more than a show – it is a way of life.

This show breaks down walls – between genders, clichés, and labels. And builds bridges: from heart to heart, from person to person.

Secure your tickets for an evening that remains.
The Festival der Travestie is not just a program point. It is an event. An experience that you don't just see, but feel – with skin and hair, with belly and heart.

Festival der Travestie – When art, entertainment, and humanity become one.
One evening. Many faces. One message: You are allowed to be you. And we celebrate that.

Entrance: 6:30 PM

Nils Heinrich has no concerns about his very personal future. Everyone today needs to look out for themselves personally. In the airplane, in the bunker, in the self-driving car, in the flying taxi. Even here in the country. And Heinrich is called Heinrich. Mega! It can't get more German than that. He has it made, haha! Dark blonde, blue-gray eyes. Wait: blue-GRAY, the blue has an East German accent! When the justice system is polished, the police apparatus restructured, and the media synchronized, he simply says privately, like before, what those up there want to hear. He just has to check how. You reach people under 20 through 4chan or 8kan, while people between 30 and 50 communicate via WhatsApp. His own parents send him SMS, and many only still have a landline because of Grandma. And then he asks: “What do you find cringe, what is nice, what's going on?” The answer: My nail polish. That's Gen-Z for you. They watch deepfakes on TikTok and run around in T-shirts that say 'Nirvana' or 'Friends'. It's like Heinrich wearing T-shirts in the 80s that said 'Comedian Harmonists' or 'Heinz Rühmann.' But he keeps up with the times: when he comments on something on Insta, it's multi-coded: a red heart means love, orange means “everything will be okay.” An eggplant is really bad, cauliflower means “Because of you, I have chlamydia.” A rider on a horse means “Rossmann,” and Rossmann in turn means “Your mother.” A wind turbine is really bad. A wind turbine as an emoji means: there’s trouble in the family. Get away quickly! But where to? Unlike 80 percent of Americans, Heinrich has a passport. But he doesn’t travel anymore. At most, he goes to Rügen. Maybe to Mars. It's not so crowded there.

Photo: Marvin Ruppert

WEB: nils-heinrich.de

19:00

Wiesbaden has its own Comedy Club: Here, new, fresh artists will enrich the stage of the thalhaus Theater with their performances. "The thalhaus Theater wants to give newcomers the chance to perform on established stages like the thalhaus, in addition to the usual high-caliber artists," says Marian A. Drabosenik, Artistic Director of the venue. The concept of these "mix shows" has long been successfully established in many cities and on TV. Each show is different, each show is a surprise. Numerous well-known artists have started their career there. In thalhaus, the Comedy Club is set to become the new highlight of the Wiesbaden cultural scene. Some artists will surely be able to say later: "Today at the thalhaus, tomorrow on TV." With the sympathetic host Freddy Farzadi, we have found just the right person to moderate this evening and roll out the "red carpet" for our comedians, cabaret artists, and musicians! So, step out of your living room, get off the couch, and experience a great LIVE SHOW!

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.

 

 

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

Because Music Matterz – Matterz announces second tour for 2026
Even before the young Rostock rapper and singer Matterz kicks off his first own tour in November, the continuation is already set: the “Music Matterz Tour” in October 2026.
Several months in advance, sold-out shows, rescheduled dates, and consistently strong attendance at all concerts show: Matterz has quickly carved out a firm place in the German music scene. With his second tour, he will not only travel to 16 German cities and 2 in Austria but also for the first time to Switzerland.
Music has always been more than entertainment for Matterz. It has the power to evoke emotions, provide hope, and connect people. This is exactly the feeling he brings to the stage live – energetic, authentic, and approachable.
Anyone who missed out on tickets for the first tour should act fast: Tickets for the “Music Matterz Tour 2026” are now available at all known ticket outlets.

Doors open: 7:00 PM

Comedy meets Magic!

In his program "Magier des Monats," Marc Weide, world champion of magic, shows why he can not only perform magic but also captivate.

With astonishing tricks, quick-witted humor, and plenty of surprises, he guarantees an evening full of wonder and laughter.

Clever. Witty. Incredibly magical. Don't miss it!

An evening full of wow moments.

Doors open: 6:30 PM

15. Oktobergaudi Aurich

Those who love the Oktoberfest in Munich should not miss the Oktobergaudi on October 3, 2026, at the Sparkassen-Arena. Because then it will be “O’zapft is!” for the 15th time.

The Maß beer will not be missing here, and our guests will also be spoiled with typical Bavarian cuisine. On both days, an original Bavarian band will turn the Oktobergaudi into a party stronghold and ensure a great atmosphere.
At beer tent tables, where fixed seats can be reserved, there will be plenty of celebrating. The Sparkassen-Arena will transform into a blue-and-white festival tent over the weekend, providing the authentic Bavarian feeling.

Anyone who wants to be there should secure the desired tickets now.

Admission: 7:30 PM