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

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 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

When established stage professionals from all over Germany compete with local talents in a battle of words, Poetry Slam is on the agenda. This format offers an immeasurable range: poetry, comedy, rap, short stories, prose, and everything in between.

Breathtaking alliterations are accumulated, symbolic synonyms are collected, and unparalleled comparisons are drawn. All of this until every hyperbole gets dizzy and the audience is thoroughly enchanted! Ultimately, they decide who wins the word duel and gets to take home the "golden comb."

The rules for participants are simple: only self-written texts, no props or costumes, six and a half minutes of speaking time. The evening is hosted by the Rhineland-Palatinate Poetry Slam Champion "Phriedrich Chiller."

The Kamm ON! Poetry Slam is also an open stage for language talents from the region. For these, 4 spots in the starting lineup are reserved at each event.

Photo: Karsten Hohage

Doors open: 7:00 PM

»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.-.

A varied program awaits you at the Hasport Shanty e.V.

Many songs are performed in four-part harmony.
The choir is accompanied by humorous moderation.

Admission: 7:00 PM

Wnuk acts (reads/plays/tells) from his book (release date 29.01.2026) "Besser wird’s nicht" (the top title for spring 2026 from LAPPAN Verlag, illustrated by @kriegundfreitag) and other texts.
"Besser wird’s nicht" is not a sigh of resignation, but an invitation: better than this moment will never be, if we do not make use of it. Oliver Wnuk – actor, father, hypochondriac, and incurable pragmatist – dissects the small and large impositions of life: the EGO, which always cries for "more!"; friendships that want to endure or be let go; norms that constrict; "Being & Appearance" on set and in real life; the top 5 things people regret at the end; the art of staying quiet when everything screams; and the question of how to remain human in a future with AI. Amid Christmas light frenzy, a breathtakingly absurd ear study, and an unforgettable night in forensic medicine, a tone is created that is both light and wise: humorous, tender, unpretentious. Wnuk observes without bitterness and encourages us to look upon ourselves gently. A book for chuckling, swallowing, coming together – and spreading the word.
Brutally honest and open, Oliver Wnuk looks at himself and life, asking all the questions we all have. He fears nothing about the answers.

Beautiful is that, but also light, thoughtful, and very rare. - Katrin Bauerfeind

Oliver Wnuk writes as he acts: dreamy and precise, perplexed and powerful. He often loses and wins through that! And always hilariously because it’s so sad - I love it. - Annette Frier

Doors open: 19:00 | Start: 20:00

Glitter, shimmer, glamour in Advent? What could be more beautiful?
So come by and dive into the world of the most beautiful season of the year. It is the time of security, love, and contemplation.
The scent of cinnamon cookies and mulled wine paired with first-class musicality, spicy comedy, colorful costumes, and magical treats. Here, the word "Merry" takes on a completely new meaning. Because when Swee T. hosts with heartfelt warmth, ease, and liveliness, but always with a wink, you won't just laugh off a branch, but an entire fir tree. In this show, traditional Christmas songs are newly arranged and sung live by amazing voices, guaranteed to give you goosebumps. Duck good, all good!

This slightly different show spectacle is quirky, comedic, powdered with lots of shine and glitter.

SHOWkolade belongs to Christmas like tinsel and gingerbread.

Duration approx. 3 hours including a break • Tickets are generally excluded from return and exchange.

SOLO PROGRAM "Ja, aber ohne mich!"

Yes, but without me!
Here it quickly becomes clear what the Niederrhein native Ingrid Kühne wants to express in her 4th solo program. Much is changing in the world, and she clearly takes a stand by throwing out the phrase: "Yes, but without me!" Then one must also have discussions about things, like why suddenly lids have to stick to bottles, or why she doesn't even address the topic of politics. As a mayor, she would much rather celebrate people's birthdays than argue about something in the council. This time, it won't be loud, angry, or scolding, but as always - just funny. She looks forward to her audience, which hopefully says: Yes, please with me!

Doors open: 7:00 PM

During the Christmas season, Ms. Pflugbeil visits us again and reads for the daycare and preschool groups from her Advent book "Paul and the Weihnachtsstern":
Christmas is in danger!
Among the angels in heaven, the tasks for the Christmas season are being distributed. Little angel Paul also receives his very first task, and then directly the most important of all: He is allowed to create the great Christmas star from 24 stars, which is to shine brightly in the sky on Christmas Eve for all people around the world. An Advent calendar for children about the power of good deeds and the magic of the Christmas season!

Admission: starting at 08:15 AM

Four guys. Four microphones. Christmas.

They've done it again: MAYBEBOP presents their fifth Christmas album with "Schöner Schein." And it is astonishing what the four can still gain new insights into the festival of festivals, and how fresh and unspoiled it still sounds after over 20 years as a band!

On "Schöner Schein," alongside newly interpreted classics like "Carol of the Bells," "Die Nacht ist vorgedrungen," or the lively "Heidschi Bumbeidschi," many of their own German songs offer new perspectives on the holy night: The tragicomic tango "Der Tod des Weihnachtsmannes" and the touching "Was ich besaß" address the belief in the man with the beard in very different ways, the energetic folk-rock "Die Ballade vom Fanta-Klaus" tells of a surprising encounter with him, the witty "Weihnachtsträumereien" looks behind the facade of some Christmas idylls, and the song "Immergrün," sung from the perspective of a fir tree, is recommended as a must-have in any standard dance course. Undoubtedly, the highlight of the album is the German rap parody "KNG of LightZ," which clarifies who has the hut with the highest bling-bling factor: brilliantly funny and stylistically spot-on.

The vocal band once again underscores their exceptional status: "Schöner Schein" brims with ideas, is both virtuosic and down-to-earth, and surprises from track to track. Typical MAYBEBOP.

MAYBEBOP are:
Jan Bürger – Countertenor
Lukas Teske – Tenor & Beatbox
Oliver Gies – Baritone
Christoph Hiller – Bass

Copyright: Sven Sindt

Organizer: Capitol Betriebs GmbH

*VRN combo ticket valid for this event:
Validity Duration
2 rides, one going and one returning, for one person on the event day until 3 am of the following day (please pay attention to the information on the combo ticket)

Validity Area
valid in the entire VRN network area on all buses and trains (DB: RE, RB and S-Bahn) in 2nd class and in the transition areas to the neighboring networks KVV and HNV

Entrance 1 hour before the start

Dr. Lüder Warnken, the emergency doctor that patients trust. Now live on tour.

When Dr. Lüder Warnken steps on stage, one thing is clear: the humor level rises higher than some EKG lines. The emergency doctor and comedian from Hamburg has even invented his own genre for his program: Medi-tainment. For one evening, Dr. Warnken takes us into his quirky rescue routine: to shampoo bottles and protective postures, ongoing shifts and döner, critical colleagues and breathtaking anecdotes.

With his interactive comedy solo "Scheiße, ein Notfall!" Dr. Lüder Warnken has two goals: unforgettable entertainment full of happiness hormones – but also new neural connections. Because we learn incidentally: Helping in an emergency is much easier than one might think.

Gather your courage, help with heart – and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. For Dr. Warnken, it’s about more than just a humorous evening: he wants to make Germany the best first aid country in the world with every joke.

Be there when this mission becomes a reality!

Doors open: 7:00 PM

After the success of "Wer bremst, verliert!", Germany's most famous car saleswoman is going back on tour in 2026 - and this time she is not just negotiating with savvy used car dealers, but above all with herself. The spirited Greek invites you to her new program: "Was letzte Preis?"

Things will get just as lively as at a Greek family dinner; it's going to be loud, extremely much to eat, and many uncomfortable questions will be asked. The question "What is the final price?" is not only asked when buying a car but also after the inspection following childbirth - when suddenly a cesarean section, a milk blockage, and a baby that honks every hour all appear on the bill. One can only think: "I should have better taken out full coverage for mothers beforehand."

For how high is the actual price to be paid when one becomes a mother for the first time at 42 while being self-employed, working for television, selling cars, doing sports on the side, and also trying to manage a colorful family life?

With her well-known blend of Greek temperament and a heart on her sleeve, Panagiota shares everything that defines her: From her parents' immigration to the craziness of daily life at the car dealership and in front of the camera, to catastrophes on the changing table. A program for everyone! You don’t need your own kids, no driver’s license, and no one will sell you a car – maybe!

And those who want to know how Germany's most entertaining car saleswoman teaches her child not to simply give away the toys in the sandbox but to negotiate the best possible price should definitely not miss this evening.

Doors open: 6:30 PM

EACH SHOW IS UNIQUE!
NachtSchnittchen – The cult Ruhrgebiet show has been leading to regularly sold-out houses in the region for 15 years now. Host and entertainer Helmut Sanftenschneider welcomes the "celebrities" of the comedy, cabaret, and small arts scene as well as the stars of tomorrow in a single show.

Experience artists you have always wanted to see and be surprised by new, fresh faces. Originals like Johann König, Carolin Kebekus, or Jochen Malmsheimer have been guests, and comedians like Thorsten Sträter, Rene Steinberg, and Carmela de Feo had their first comedy appearances at NachtSchnittchen.
Enriched with improv games, the ukulele show band "Die Ukuleriker," and a constantly changing program, every NachtSchnittchen evening is unique.

Presented by Helmut Sanftenschneider in a close-to-the-audience style and with plenty of Ruhrgebiet charm, AND of course the delicious sandwiches spread by Aunt Gerda or a real miner's water!

Doors open: 18:30

»Sometimes I think that heaven is made up of uninterrupted, never tiring reading.«
(Virginia Woolf)

Due to high demand, we will offer the popular 5+1 subscription again starting on August 1, 2024.
Pay the price for 5 events and attend 6 (80 Euro instead of 96 Euro for 6 events).*

With the promotional code included in the 5+1 subscription, you can then book 6 events of your choice (except for sold-out events, of course). / The code can be redeemed for a maximum of 6 selected events (also in multiple stages). / 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 applies for each online booking with the promotional code via Reservix.

*this currently applies only to events with an admission price of 16 Euro (standard price) and 10 Euro (discounts are available upon proof for students, refugees, people with disabilities & Munich Pass holders).