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Eight Classical Concerts

Tickets may still be available at local box offices or at the door.

Welcome to the realm of knowledge in the Baroque era: Stepping onto creaking floorboards into the quiet grandeur of our historical library hall, one is immediately enveloped by the collective knowledge of the Early Modern period. Like stage sets in a Baroque theater, the original bookshelves jut into the space, housing around 50,000 books from all fields of knowledge. Behind unassuming book spines lie remarkable treasures, such as the first German Bible printed in America.

At the end of the 17th century, the orphanage's library was established as one of the first public libraries in Germany. Primarily through donations, book exchanges, and their own publications, the library grew so rapidly that within a few years, it was comparable to significant German university libraries. In 1728, it received its own building, which is considered the oldest surviving secular library structure in Germany. Not only in recent times has the library been visited by guests and researchers from around the world: Albrecht von Haller, Johann Joachim Winckelmann, and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe all admired its bibliophilic treasures. We present a selection of them for you in rotating cabinet exhibitions in the former reading room of the library.

10 am - 5 pm

The Art and Natural History Chamber is considered the oldest German museum room. It was established by August Hermann Francke for educational purposes and is now once again set up according to the original museum concept of the 18th century in its historical location in the attic of the Historical Orphanage.

Eighteen richly decorated collection cabinets house approximately 3000 natural specimens, curiosities, and artifacts. They provide a unique impression of a Baroque cabinet of curiosities. Unlike modern museums, the chamber follows an encyclopedic collecting approach. A distinction is made between natural specimens and artifacts. The natural specimens are divided into rocks, plants, and animals, while the artifacts are categorized into visual arts, calligraphy, coins, everyday culture, and clothing. The goal was to create a mirror image of the world: a microcosm that made the macrocosm as the wonderful creation of God tangible.

In a series of events, art projects take place around the Art and Natural History Chamber. In the so-called "Contemporary Reflections on the Art and Natural History Chamber," foundations invite artists to engage in an artistic dialogue with the chamber.

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Tue-Sun 10am-5pm

Palace-like, the orphanage rises on Franckeplatz. Then as now, it is the centerpiece of the Francke Foundations. Erected in 1698 as the first building of the school city, it represents a new facet of European Baroque, combining confident representation without extravagant ornamentation and setting the tone for orphanage architecture.

Today, the orphanage is our museum and cultural center. Right from the start, two permanent exhibitions guide you through the history of the foundation and the global impact of Pietism. On the first floor, the former prayer and singing hall surprises with its bright architecture. Today, it enjoys an excellent reputation as a concert hall due to its fantastic acoustics. In the adjacent conference rooms, a photo exhibition showcases the impressive renovation work since the foundations were reestablished in 1991. The second floor is reserved for our changing special exhibitions, which provide insight into important themes of the foundation's history from both a historical and contemporary perspective. Passing through the art and natural history collections in the attic, you reach the balcony via a narrow wooden staircase. Here, a wide view opens up over the impressive ensemble with school buildings from three centuries. There is also a splendid panorama of the Old Town of Halle from here. In the basement, children can explore their own paths in the Krokoseum.

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

What power does the word have? For Halleschen Pietismus, the word was of central importance. On the ground floor of the Historical Orphanage, we show you how August Hermann Francke's reform movement could spread around the world.

Francke developed central reformative goals of Martin Luther's with Halleschen Pietismus. His approach was as clear as it was revolutionary: Every person should find God through their own Bible reading. However, for this to happen, everyone - boys and girls alike - had to learn to read, everyone should be able to afford their own Bible and it should be printed in their own native language. Therefore, Francke established schools for all social classes, printed millions of German-language People's Bibles, and created an international network through which the Bible was translated into many other languages. His educational initiative allowed a broad population to engage with the word. In the 18th-century evangelical parsonages, the authors of the Romantic and Enlightenment periods were highly regarded. A culture of self-reflection spread in Pietism, which was reflected in diaries and personal testimonies, giving us remarkable insights into the spiritual life of people of that time. Symbolically, the power of the word is also evident in the meticulously restored pulpit from the Church of St. Ulrich in Halle, where Francke preached from 1715 and which you can admire in the exhibition.

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

4 talers and 16 groschen are considered the founding capital of the Francke Foundations. How an unparalleled school city grew from this unexpected donation to a simple pastor in Glaucha can be discovered on the ground floor of the Historical Orphanage. A multimedia installation and numerous extraordinary objects will transport you into the fascinating founding and impact history of Francke's work. Because what began with a school for the poor and an orphanage, developed in a few decades into a true reform project that was based on education: Over 2,000 students learned in various schools, specially constructed economic buildings, a hospital, and a pharmacy guaranteed the care of over 3,000 people on the premises, unique cultural-historical collections in the library and chamber of wonders were established, and Francke's ideas were spread within and outside Europe. August Hermann Francke wanted nothing less than a "world change through personal change." Discover everything he set in motion through this.

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Women need men and vice versa! Actually a truism. But when the woman is mowing the lawn and the man is accompanying her with an umbrella, something is not right. Despite all gender equality, the modern woman longs for positive masculinity. But not with primitive macho posturing like "can you cool my beer with your cold feet," but with male clarity, determination, and decisiveness.
Men today stand in the bathroom in the morning thinking: "Underwear worn the right way – daily goal achieved." The dilemma: without masculinity and femininity, there is no sexual attraction. And so everyone accepts that alongside the espresso machine, the dildo is now also part of a well-organized household, while men are more engaged with pornography than with their wives. According to the motto: "Get your appetite outside, starve at home." How times have changed. In the past, we had no sex before marriage, today we have no sex in marriage. Can we turn back the clock? How can we achieve more togetherness? Do I need a helmet for that?
So much has gotten mixed up these days, not a stone remains on top of another. In the past, people were smart and phones were stupid, today it’s the other way around. One thinks: "Lord, let brain fall from heaven. Or stones. As long as you hit."
Stephan Bauer's new program is a ray of hope. The absurd rescue from false gender ideals, exaggerated notions of happiness, and the loss of orientation that modernity brings along today.
A microphone, a bar stool, and two hours of punchlines one after the other. And for the audience, two hours of laughter without a break. Just like the "great Bauer."

Doors open at 6:30 PM

Sold out! Next date 19.05.2025

Africa Highlights
Africa offers an overwhelming variety of cultures, ways of life, landscapes, and colors like hardly any other continent.
The Berlin journalist, Roland Marske, has traversed over half of the 54 countries of the continent on over 20 extended photographic discovery trips and discovered the beauties and mysteries of Africa.
This visually stunning multi-vision show on a large screen showcases the highlights of his journeys. Accompanied by his poignant images, the adventurer with the camera tells of the vastness of the desert, the huge herds of animals on the savannah, the sounds of the jungle, towering mountains, sprawling cities, and encounters with people from Cairo to Cape Town.
The audience experiences the diversity of this continent, such as Ethiopia, the land of extremes, the magic of the Orient in Morocco, the mountain gorillas at the mist-shrouded Virunga volcanoes in Uganda, German colonial history and magnificent wilderness in Namibia, the animal paradise of the Okavango Delta in Botswana, the thundering waters of the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, the wild coast of South Africa, and the dream beaches of the spice island of Zanzibar.
Let yourself be captivated by the African fever!

18:00

Possibly, tickets are still available at local box offices or at the door

The Magic of the North: Norway - Sweden - Finland - Iceland
The grandeur. The vastness. The silence. Nature, reduced to the elemental, has a liberating effect. It is hard to explain how much this land of water, rock, and forest gives every visitor the feeling of finally being able to breathe. Those who travel north will have the same experience. This is not a world for easy enjoyment; instead, it challenges the sensitivity of seeing and experiencing.
Those who cannot listen to the silence, who are frightened by the vastness and sometimes the loneliness, will take little more home than small memories of eventless places. But those who are willing, curious, and with open eyes on the way, will find peculiar things: colors of great intensity, places full of peculiarity, idiosyncratic landscapes, and people. And perhaps they will rediscover some of the tranquility that begins where the North loses itself in infinity.
This is where the visual journey of Berlin photographer Roland Marske begins. It takes the viewer to the North Cape and further to the island of fire and ice, Iceland. These are images that seduce, inviting one to discover a part of the world where there is more space to live, more air to breathe, and more tolerance.
Admittance to the foyer from 6:45 pm

We all access the internet daily through web browsers. The question of how browsers determine what we experience online has fascinated artists early on. Based on a research project by the KIT Institute for Art and Architectural History on browser art, the exhibition »Choose Your Filter!« provides insights into 30 years of browser development. Here, you can discover and try out browser visions through interactive installations. 

Wed to Fri from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sat and Sun 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Welcome to 'Friburgum in Summa - Culture, History, and Sights' - your exclusive invitation to a compact, historical journey through the enchanting city of Freiburg. This tour provides the perfect overview of the historic old town and city history for visitors, tourists, newcomers, and enthusiasts!

Our tour will take you to the most fascinating sights, offer deep insights into the culture and history of the city, and allow you to experience the vibrant atmosphere up close.

Immerse yourself in the heart of Freiburg at the historic Town Hall Square, where you will admire the splendor of the Old Town Hall and feel the lively history of this central place. Together, we will visit the Colombischlössle, an architectural gem and the location of the Archaeological Museum.

We will stroll through the nightlife district Bermuda Triangle, where the vibrant atmosphere and culinary delights will captivate your senses. Enjoy the unique blend of tradition and modern lifestyle in this bustling neighborhood.

The Martinstor awaits us as an impressive city gate before we reach the majestic Freiburg Cathedral. Admire the gothic splendor of this architectural masterpiece and learn why it is the city's landmark.

On the way to the picturesque Schlossberg, without ascent, you will experience the city's green oasis and learn interesting facts about its role in Freiburg's history. We will return through the charming Konviktstraße, leaving you with amusing anecdotes and deep insights into the Freiburg way of life.

Book 'Friburgum in Summa' today and let our enthusiasm for Freiburg's rich history and vibrant culture inspire you. Experience the city in all its diversity - compact, informative, and unforgettable!

Admission: 10 minutes prior

Nina Poppel, influential politics creator on TikTok and Instagram (@nini_erklärt_politik), presents an introduction to political life and thinking in her first non-fiction book. What does it actually mean to live in a democracy? How does the political system work in Germany? Why is freedom of expression a cornerstone of democracy and when does it end? How do I deal with existential pain and the flood of news? The answers to these questions are complicated and show: politics is everywhere – whether we want it or not. Meet the famous influencer for an entertaining and informative evening!

7:30 PM

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The Vitra Campus is a magnet for design and architecture enthusiasts. Rarely anywhere else in the world can you find as many icons of contemporary architecture as on the Vitra Campus. Experience the campus on a tour that includes buildings by Zaha Hadid, Frank Gehry, Tadao Ando, Herzog & de Meuron, and SANAA, and learn more about the backgrounds of architects and buildings.

The architecture tour lasts two hours and takes place mostly outdoors while standing. Please be mindful of the weather and dress accordingly. We recommend bringing a water bottle, sunscreen, or rain protection depending on the situation.

Please note that the buildings and spaces presented in the tours are in use. Therefore, occasional restrictions during the visits may occur.

Secure your personal SEASON TICKET 2024/25 and experience all home games of the SKYLINERS live and up close in the Süwag Energie ARENA.

All advantages at a glance:

- Entrance to all home games in the main round 2024/25
- Significant price savings compared to single tickets
- Sell your seat through the new secondary market
- Entrance to all possible playoff home games*
- No surcharges for top games
- Transferability to other persons
- Exclusive events only for season ticket holders
- Exclusive raffles in the SKYLINERS Advent calendar
- Free entrance to the games of the SKYLINERS Juniors
- The season ticket includes all 16 home games of the SKYLINERS in easyCredit BBL in the 2024/25 season.

* Subsequent calculation of additionally played games.

All season tickets in credit card format will be delivered by mail at the beginning of September.

The Vitra Campus is a magnet for design and architecture enthusiasts. Few other places in the world can boast such a large number of contemporary architectural icons. Explore the Campus on a guided tour which features buildings by Zaha Hadid, Frank Gehry, Tadao Ando, Herzog & de Meuron and SANAA, and learn more about the architects and their works.

The architecture tour lasts two hours and takes place mostly in the open air, while standing. Please take note of the weather and dress accordingly. We recommend packing a water bottle, and sun or rain protection, depending on the situation.

Please also be aware that the buildings presented during the guided tours are in use. Occasional restrictions may occur during the tours.

The Wish List Tour 2025 - the Twin Guitars fly again

Monday, February 10, 2025
Doors open 7:00 pm
Starts at 8:00 pm

Doors open at 7:00 pm

Golden Premium Card 2025

With the Golden Premium Card, the cardholder receives a 50% discount on almost all concerts of the Havelland Music Festival 2025 (children's events are excluded). Additionally, you can attend two concerts of the Italian Culture Festival in March for the price of one.

This year, you can expect exclusive, varied, and unique concert experiences again. We are celebrating 25 years of the Havelland Music Festival together with you. Planned are, among others, an Italian Culture Festival, a reading with actress Jutta Speidel at Ribbeck Castle, a concert with the Babelsberg Film Orchestra at Funkamt Nauen, a concert on Easter Sunday at the Petzow Church, a stroll concert in Reckahn, and the Märkisches Hofkonzert in Päwesin. For the first time, Schloss Görne (Havelland) will host events, and there will be Havelland Evening Music (concerts starting at 7 PM). Stay tuned. We are looking forward to a great season 2025 together with you.

With the Golden Premium Card, you receive your personal code, which allows you to order your concert tickets for the Havelland Music Festival by phone or online.

The discount applies per ticket. The Premium Card is non-transferable.