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

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

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

Musical has never been so close!

Doors open at 6:30 PM

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

HEAVEN 17 bring their legendary synth-pop sound back to Germany live in November 2026 with a new tour!

What started as an experimental project has developed into a mainstay of the British music scene: HEAVEN 17 have represented intelligent electro-pop, socially critical lyrics, and danceable grooves for over four decades.

The band was founded in the early 1980s by Martyn Ware, one of the founding members of The Human League, who later worked as a producer for global stars like Tina Turner. Together with his bandmates from HEAVEN 17, he created a distinctive sound heavily inspired by electronic pioneers like Kraftwerk, capturing the spirit of an entire generation.

Their first album Penthouse and Pavement made a big impact: it quickly achieved Gold status in the UK and is now considered a style-defining classic. Tracks like “Let’s All Make A Bomb” and “Song With No Name” demonstrate how progressive and sonically bold HEAVEN 17 were back then and continue to be today.

With their follow-up work The Luxury Gap, the band solidified their international success.
With “Temptation”, HEAVEN 17 achieved one of the biggest synth-pop hits of the 80s. The song, which is still a staple in their shows, is said by Martyn Ware to be “an absolute crowd-pleaser in any context.”

In 2026, HEAVEN 17 will once again go on tour with a best-of program that excites both fans and newcomers alike. The “ELECTRONICALLY YOURS” Tour 2026 brings back the distinctive sound of the 80s, enriched with the live energy and experience of a band that has made music history.

Four decades of electrifying pop – live and direct on stage

HEAVEN 17 bring their legendary synth-pop sound back to Germany live in November 2026 with a new tour!

What started as an experimental project has developed into a mainstay of the British music scene: HEAVEN 17 have represented intelligent electro-pop, socially critical lyrics, and danceable grooves for over four decades.

The band was founded in the early 1980s by Martyn Ware, one of the founding members of The Human League, who later worked as a producer for global stars like Tina Turner. Together with his bandmates from HEAVEN 17, he created a distinctive sound heavily inspired by electronic pioneers like Kraftwerk, capturing the spirit of an entire generation.

Their first album Penthouse and Pavement made a big impact: it quickly achieved Gold status in the UK and is now considered a style-defining classic. Tracks like “Let’s All Make A Bomb” and “Song With No Name” demonstrate how progressive and sonically bold HEAVEN 17 were back then and continue to be today.

With their follow-up work The Luxury Gap, the band solidified their international success.
With “Temptation”, HEAVEN 17 achieved one of the biggest synth-pop hits of the 80s. The song, which is still a staple in their shows, is said by Martyn Ware to be “an absolute crowd-pleaser in any context.”

In 2026, HEAVEN 17 will once again go on tour with a best-of program that excites both fans and newcomers alike. The “ELECTRONICALLY YOURS” Tour 2026 brings back the distinctive sound of the 80s, enriched with the live energy and experience of a band that has made music history.

Four decades of electrifying pop – live and direct on stage

A musical journey into the world of the "Boss" continues. Musician and songwriter Daniel Schmidgunst presents Part 2 of an evening about the life of Bruce Springsteen –
with different songs and different stories.

The intimate and minimalist style of the performance is proof of why Daniel Schmidgunst is one of the most authentic Springsteen interpreters. He and his musicians Marie Birkholz (sax) and Andreas König (key) only need a microphone, guitar, keyboard, and saxophone. Without a safety net, he places his musical soul in the hands of his listeners. This is exactly what makes him so likeable and unique.

After the good reviews and two sold-out concerts in the Great Hall of Burg Storkow, this evening promises Bruce Springsteen once again alongside wonderful melodies, hours full of good mood, beautiful ballads, and great hits.

7:00 PM

Luan will be on tour with his brand-new program starting May 2025. This time, the question "who is this Luan anyway?" takes center stage. One thing is certain: Luan is damn authentic. The police officer and comedian draws from a wealth of experience on stage. When Luan shares a story or two from his everyday life, there's often incredulous amazement on the part of his audience. Luan's straightforward reaction has now simply become: "Don't believe it!". Thus, the title for his third solo show is born. The characters Dirk, Ivica, and Fatmir are, of course, also joining the tour this time. Professionally, Luan is a police officer – in real life, he is, of course, much more: a devoted family man and comedian. He is also a Swabian and an Albanian. This combination brings together a background where the most incredible events that life writes don't take long to show up... The audience can look forward not only to exciting and honest stories from his childhood but also to captivating, funny anecdotes from his life as a police officer. The stories are sometimes so bizarre that they almost seem unbelievable. Once again, Luan's motto fits: "Don't believe it!". Luan also doesn't shy away from taboo topics and other anecdotes from his daily life in his third program. With the help of German Dirk, Croatian Ivica, or Albanian Fatmir, and their perfectly fitting accents, Luan brings all the stories to life on stage. A unique premium comedy show!

Doors open: 19:00

Irmgard Knef – Germany's longest-serving chanson cabaret artist – turns 100!

The indestructible, singing, and swinging entertainer has written a brand new program to celebrate her impending numerical milestone. The punchlines pop like champagne corks, the humor flows, and the spirit sparkles.

Irmgard won’t miss the chance to still stand with dignity on the boards that mean the world. Sometimes a bit wobbly but always steadfast. Reflecting on past times and commenting on the current spirit of the age. Among the fit centenarians, Irmgard Knef is undoubtedly one of the most vital: 25 years of artistic career on German small stage venues keep one young and the mind sharp.

By and with Ulrich Michael Heissig

Mirja Klippel, an artist born in Finland who now lives in rural Denmark, has made a name for herself in the alternative folk scene by infusing the stark beauty of the Nordic landscape with a touch of longing in her music. She draws inspiration from Finnish folk music, Americana, ethereal dream pop, and indie in a way that is both beautiful and tragic in the most romantic sense.
Klippel's debut EP "Lift Your Lion" (2016) showcased her talent as a songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, while her second album "Slow Coming Alive" (2021) took a more introspective approach by engaging with Finnish poems from her youth and addressing universal themes of social justice, underscored by the sounds of intimate chamber music. For this, she received three nominations for the Danish Music Award Roots. Klippel is accompanied live by her longtime musical partner, guitarist Alex Jønsson.

Doors: 8:00 PM

“SchlagerErlebnis”
THE SCHLAGER NIGHT with KERSTIN OTT * NORMAN LANGEN * ANNA MARIA ZIVKOV * JULIAN DAVID
„SchlagerErlebnis”
THE Schlager night of superlatives starts in 2026.
And as a top act we present THE shooting star of the scene:
KERSTIN OTT!
What a start it was in 2016! “Die immer lacht” made it to the top 5 of all German and Austrian charts at lightning speed and filled every playlist on all available streaming platforms for months. 1.2 million sold records and 200 million YOUTUBE clicks gave the remixed version of the catchy sing-along discofox number a release status that is hard to achieve.
And yet all the "naysayers" were wrong: Kerstin Ott did not disappear as a “one-hit-wonder,” but relentlessly wrote new songs, songs with little stories from reality, credible, special, and danceable. To this day, she has gifted her fans four albums, all of which landed in the top 5 in Germany. Meanwhile, she has become indispensable in any major Schlager production and has delivered duets with big stars of the scene that are hard to miss (Howard Carpendale, Helene Fischer). No Schlager party would be complete without “Wegen Dir,” “Regenbogenfarben,” or “Nachts Sind Alle Katzen Grau.”
Exactly that can be experienced with significant technical effort. And to round off the evening, she has some cool guests in tow. A massive support is provided by artists ANNA MARIA ZIVKOV, JULIAN DAVID, and none other than NORMAN LANGEN.
So anyone who wants to celebrate proper GERMAN SCHLAGER again should fold a giant corner in their calendar or better yet order tickets right away. Attention: vocal cords are URGENTLY needed!

Local organizer: rh events, Rudolf Hauptmann, 02708 Löbau

6:00 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

Monthly, host and gag lord Andy Sauerwein presents the hottest newcomers and comedians! Every month, at least five artists enter a merciless competition. All participants have a maximum of 10 minutes to prove their talent and must adhere to strict rules: no reading, only original jokes, and be as funny as possible. Those who do not follow the rules will be disqualified. At the end of the evening, the audience decides who gets to enter the annual final in December. Every winner is always rewarded with a beautiful trophy as the best goalkeeper, the prettiest St. Bernard, or the most active rabbit - whatever is currently being sold on eBay classifieds...

Those who want to participate can write to Gaglord@GTDcomedySlam.de
Those who want to watch can buy tickets (and can then still spontaneously participate...)

The "GTD Comedy Slam" is an event of the “Gag Test Dummies”.

Doors open: 7:30 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.)

The sympathetic band from Düsseldorf plays handcrafted "Funk & Soul". Sometimes it "funk" with rhythmic finesse, then it switches to soulful ballads and modern jazz with stylistic elements from Latin, reggae, and more. Fusion and crossover in its finest form. Exclusively original compositions that invite relaxation and grooving. Melodies and arrangements that reflect the band's name - with this music, the sun rises.
In May 2019, Sunny Side Up played a concert titled "The Living Room Session" on TV channel 21. For a long time, it was number 1 in the NRWISION media library charts and became the most popular television concert of 2019 among several thousand broadcasts and contributions. In March 2020, the band was awarded in WDR2 Pop as the "best band in the West".
Another concert recording from TV channel 21, "The Living Room Session II" with new song material, was broadcast on German television in March 2023. This time the band not only reached number 1 in the current charts but was also the most popular program on NRWISION for the entire year 2023. Number 1 in the TOP 100 annual charts!
However, the band prefers to play live. The fun that the sextet has while making music immediately transfers to the audience.

Vocals: Diana Peters
Guitar: Frank Rotthoff
Keys: Gregor Szopa-Marzi
Drums: Stefan Gesell
Bass: Michael Kalus
Sax: Tim Schürg

sunnysideup-music.com
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Free seating - partially seated - No claim to a seat

Entrance: 7:00 PM / No claim to a seat

Big Fat Shakin´ - a full dose of Rock `n´ Roll, a firework of juicy hits, a crazy show and boundless playing passion. The quartet impressively presents Rockabilly, Rock `n´ Roll, Surf and rock classics dressed in 50's attire. With wit and irony, Big Fat Shakin´ invites you to dance. For 18 years now, Big Fat Shakin´ has been known for picking up any audience with their diverse mix - whether they are Rockabilly fans or not. You can't help but move your legs and sing along.
A concert by Big Fat Shakin´ leaves no wishes unfulfilled. Starting from the classics of the 50s, Brian Setzer hits to songs by Roxette, the Foo Fighters, who reappear here in Rockabilly clothing and mix it up nicely - variety is key! With energy, fun, and above all stage presence, they love to create a musical bridge and challenge their audience. This is also evident on their latest album "Woatamakaa" (2019) consisting solely of original songs. "Woatamakaa" ties a big colorful bow around Rockabilly, Soul, Rock, 60s Beat, and punky Swing!
The band presents multi-part vocal harmonies, with each musician taking turns as the lead singer. Double bass, saxophone, Gretsch guitar, and vintage drums are, of course, included! Since 2008, Big Fat Shakin´ have been one of the house bands of the Berlin cult venue "Clärchens Ballhaus".

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

Christian Ehring, known as the host of "extra 3" and a member of the ensemble of "Heute Show," is touring the country again with a brand new solo program. And that’s a good thing. Because his humor, spontaneity, and empathy are needed everywhere. Especially here, especially now.

The country is divided. Day by day, the trenches deepen, the fronts harden, and the manners grow rougher. Conflicts escalate within seconds. Where there used to be civilized debates, there now is only cursing and insulting, making one want to constantly shout: “Have you ever heard of politeness, you arseholes?!”

Admittedly: Even Ehring has not always restrained himself gracefully in the trench warfare of opinions. He has dissed and bashed, shamed, blamed, silenced, and fronted - sometimes without even knowing what these terms mean.

But now he says: Enough with the division! The satire professional with the Johannes Rau memorial jaw has retrained and wants to reconcile: with ourselves, ourselves with the world, left with right, Elmex with Aronal. And where better to achieve this than in the very specific here and now of a theater evening?

The audience can expect a highly current, political, personal, and also discursive show that does not focus on what separates us, but on what still connects us all. For Ehring, one thing is clear: reconciliation starts with listening.

We should do that. And do it for him.

“Golden times for cabaret. Especially for people with reliably high quality and clarity like Ehring, who are much better live than in their regular TV appearances.” (Mannheimer Morgen)

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.)

Since 2019, Rasmus Syman has been an essential part of the Berlin comedy scene. The simple guy from the Ruhr area talks on stage about his own contradictions, shares embarrassing stories from his youth, and likes to vent about the things and people that get on his nerves. His energetic act has already landed him in the opening slots for comedians like Michael Mittermeier and Fabi Rommel, and in 2024/2025 he will be touring Germany as a support act for Filiz Tasdan.

You can also see him regularly at the Quatsch Comedy Club or as a headliner at Comedyflash, Downstairs Comedy Club, and in the Mad Monkey Room. As a writer, he has written for Comedy Central, Amazon Prime, and JOYN, and he has appeared on camera in shows like "Falsch, aber lustig," "NightWash," and in Felix Lobrecht's "Comedy Halbzeit."

Rasmus delivers authentic comedy, personal, self-deprecating, yet with a biting perspective on the world around him. He says terrible things, but manages to remain charming while doing so. Well, at least he thinks so. In the end, it's just "All Ego." In his first solo show, the best jokes and stories from six years of comedy come together. Buy tickets. For his ego.

Doors open at 20:00.

The two-hour program not only takes the listener through the musical history of Dire Straits. The show, presence, and above all the high musical standards of the band have convinced concert-goers in around 350 live shows so far and speak for a professional performance. Brothers in Arms are in no way inferior to the original and promise an impressive musical live experience. From Down to the Waterline, Sultans Of Swing, Telegraph Road, Money For Nothing to Lady Writer and Brothers In Arms, none of the legendary hits are missing.

Doors open at 7 PM