Doors open: 7 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

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!
Taste the highlights from Dance of the Vampires, Cats, 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 in authentic costumes provide that special flavor.

Musical has never been so close!

Admission: 6:30 PM

The popular comedian Ingo Oschmann is back and brings fresh air to the stages of Germany with his new stand-up comedy program "HerzScherz"! After numerous successful performances and enthusiastic audiences in recent years, Oschmann invites his audience to dive into the world of humorous matters of the heart together with him.

"HerzScherz" is a humorous journey through the ups and downs of life, in which Oschmann, with his unmistakable charm and wit, illuminates the small and large challenges of everyday life. Whether it's about the pitfalls of love, the absurdities of family life, or the quirky encounters in daily life – Ingo Oschmann knows how to make the audience laugh and provoke thought with his pointed observations and sharp humor. Like a good buddy, Oschmann sits across from his audience and has a chat by the campfire. Engaging, never hurtful or cruel, but warm-hearted and funny.

"In my new program, it’s about the things that matter to all of us – love, life, and the little jokes we play on ourselves," explains Oschmann. "I want people to go home with a smile and a warm, fulfilled heart. Experience an unforgettable evening full of laughter and good humor. Relaxed, authentic, and carefree.

Ingo Oschmann, who has become known through his appearances on TV shows and his charming nature, has secured a firm place in the German comedy scene. With "HerzScherz," he once again shows that he is not only a master of entertainment but also can tell sensitive stories that touch the audience.

„Fly with me! Fly with me!“, calls Albi, the Alpine swift, who nests under the roof of the Linden Museum during the summer months. On your flight through the permanent exhibitions, you will encounter the transparent kangaroo, hear about an extinct bird, and can listen to the conversation with Seraa, the elephant. Whether in pictures or clothing, made from wood, ceramics, and stone – the animals and their representations tell of the coexistence of humans and animals. This relationship is not always straightforward. On one hand, many animals are admired, revered, and appreciated as companions or domestic and farm animals, while on the other hand, their habitats are also destroyed and they are hunted or displaced.

In the exhibition, illustrator Promina Shrestha brings the animals on the objects to life through her images. During the listening and stamping rally, you will discover together with Albi what the animals have to say, solve puzzles, and collect stamps.

€ 4/3 including permanent exhibitions
Children up to 18 years free

Tue to Sat 10 AM - 5 PM / Sun and holidays 10 AM - 6 PM / Closed on Dec 24, 25, and 31

The Bee Gees Tribute - Show with two original musicians

The BEE GEES – a legend. MASSACHUSETTS – the tribute show on its way there. The hits of the three brothers Robin, Maurice, and Barry Gibb broke all records. Now it's three brothers again - Walter, Davide, and Pasquale Egiziano - who bow with great attention to detail and utmost respect for the life's work of the BEE GEES, bringing back the magic of their music to the stage.
Their long, personal relationship with the Gibb family and their incredible authenticity make the Egiziano brothers worldwide unique ambassadors of the BEE GEES. Vocally and visually stunning close to the original, they even convinced Barry and Robin Gibb, who enthusiastically bestowed upon them the title ITALIAN BEE GEES.
Completing the musical sensation are BEE GEES keyboardist Blue Weaver and original BEE GEES member Vince Melouney. Organizer RESET Production is happy and proud to inspire both for "Massachusetts" and thus fulfill the dreams of many BEE GEES fans.
Get ready for unforgettable goosebump moments in a worldwide unique authentic tribute show about the most important milestones from the life's work of the "most successful family band of all time" (Guinness World Records). The brilliant live band and the spirited dance crew make MASSACHUSETTS an experience for the eyes and ears.

Doors open at 7:00 PM

Kunschtvoller Gruscht – A bit of everything, by Pfefferle and Zipperle is a hilarious potpourri of Swabian everyday madness! In various scenes, the two cabaret artists slip into the craziest roles: sometimes as psychiatric patients, other times as a Swabian couple desperately arguing over the television program. It gets particularly bizarre when the father explains the "thing with the stork" to his son – complete with Swabian charm! Skewed, embarrassing, and unbelievable incidents alternate, always presented in the best dialect. A firework of laughter that shows how wonderfully absurd the everyday can be!

Doors open: 7:00 PM

The Danish roots rockers don’t take a break and will be back on tour in 2026 after their successful release tour for the new album.
Thorbjörn Risager & The Black Tornado are the leading roots rockers of Denmark, as proven not only by their new album “House of sticks” (released 01/25 Mascot Records).
For more than twenty years, the band has tirelessly played on stages around the world, constantly delighting audiences anew. It’s not just the charismatic stage presence of the band, but also their unique sound that combines soul, Chicago blues, boogie, and rock’n’roll, captivating the listener. Thorbjörn Risager's voice, somewhere between Ray Charles, Van Morrison, and Billy Gibbons, is considered the cherry on top.
The multiple award-winning septet not only turns the audience into fans but also colleagues and music legends: the band has performed as support for Bonnie Raitt and Tedeschi Trucks Band, and frontman Thorbjorn Risager himself has shared the stage with legends like Buddy Guy, Doyle Bramhall II, and Robben Ford. And who can count Elwood Blues himself – Dan Aykroyd – among their fans?
In January 2025, Thorbjörn Risager & The Black Tornado released their ninth studio album “House of Sticks” on their new label Provogue/Mascot Label Group, which was celebrated not only by fans but also by critics!
Next year, the Danish roots rockers will embark on an extensive tour again to thrill their fans with their explosive live shows!

Doors open at 19:00.

During the public city tour Freiburg, experienced guides take individual travelers to the most beautiful sights of the city. Discover the famous Freiburg Bächle, the charming, winding Gässle, and the colorful Rhine pebble mosaics that give Freiburg its unique charm. With expertise and charm, the knowledgeable guides explain the key stations of the city's eventful history and answer intriguing questions – for example, whether gunpowder was actually invented in Freiburg. An absolute highlight of the public city tour Freiburg is the Münster, the heart of the city, with its impressive tower, which is considered one of the most beautiful Christian towers. The lively Münsterplatz with its colorful market activity and magnificent buildings is, of course, also part of the tour.

During the public city tour Freiburg, experienced guides take individual travelers to the most beautiful sights of the city. Discover the famous Freiburg Bächle, the charming, winding Gässle, and the colorful Rhine pebble mosaics that give Freiburg its unique charm. With expertise and charm, the knowledgeable guides explain the key stations of the city's eventful history and answer intriguing questions – for example, whether gunpowder was actually invented in Freiburg. An absolute highlight of the public city tour Freiburg is the Münster, the heart of the city, with its impressive tower, which is considered one of the most beautiful Christian towers. The lively Münsterplatz with its colorful market activity and magnificent buildings is, of course, also part of the tour.

The magnificent comedy revue with well-known drag queen stars from famous cabarets and television.

Do you want something more? With Germany's drag show "Festival der Travestie - Maria Crohn and Friends" we offer you a theater revue that meets the highest standards. Experience drag at its finest and purest form with "Festival der Travestie." Let yourself be taken on a journey by Maria Crohn and her ensemble into the world of perfect entertainment. Only top-notch artists, known from famous cabarets and television, have been selected for this spectacular show. A wonderful revue with humor, singing, grand costumes, celebrity parodies, perfect illusions, and stand-up comedy. Here, one attraction follows the next, leaving the audience breathless. All presented in a fast-paced show that will completely transport you from your everyday life into a completely foreign but absolutely fascinating world. "Festival der Travestie" is a bouquet of well-known hits in new attire, roaringly funny comedy, entertaining diversion, and an absolute feast for the eyes. In one sentence: pure entertainment. Let yourself be taken on a journey... ...into the world of revue!

Doors open: 7:00pm

They are the selection ensemble of the German Music Council for the promotion of choral singing talent: around 50 excellent singers work annually in the Federal Youth Choir on several challenging concert programs from the Renaissance to the present, which are presented in concerts nationwide and internationally. With "Love and Life," the diverse repertoire of the ensemble becomes audible – from Josquin Desprez from the 15th century to Caroline Shaw born in 1982. From the biblical Song of Songs in a setting by the Frenchman Daniel-Lesur to the world-weariness of Gustav Mahler in the otherworldly beautiful setting by Clytus Gottwald, you will hear the best choral talent of the Republic and extraordinarily unexpected music in beautifully resonant acoustics.

Federal Youth Choir
Florian Benfer, conductor

zwei:takt is a concert series of Jeunesses Musicales Deutschland and the Tauber Philharmonic

Doors open at 6:30 PM

The Grobschnitt "Acoustic Party" is an almost 3-hour emotional journey, including a break, through the band's now 55-year music history with many well-known song classics from albums dating from 1972 to 1989, presented and celebrated up close in a familial atmosphere. Among them are compositions that the band has never or very rarely played live. Of course, the program also includes the two long tracks "Solar Music" and "Rockpommel's Land" in 30-minute acoustic versions, which are known to be a must at any Grobschnitt performance. For the second concert at Zeche Carl, the three musicians also have more Grobschnitt song classics in tow that will be making their acoustic live premiere in Essen. More will not be revealed yet.

Doors open: 19:00

Copyright: Florian Gerland

Admission: 7:00 PM

Jubilee premiere to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Theater Rote Bühne by Anette Röckl and Christian Schidlowsky (freely based on William Shakespeare)

The world's most famous love story is coming to Nuremberg! During a celebration in the rock corridors below the castle, Julia and Romeo fall in love instantly and immortally. Unfortunately, there is a small problem, as Romeo lives in the present and Julia 500 years earlier...

She is a patrician’s daughter residing with her father in the Kucherschloss in the middle of Nuremberg's old town. Romeo, on the other hand, is the son of a construction entrepreneur who plans to tear down this property for her vision of a new Nuremberg.

Soon, Romeo rebels against his mother, and Julia defies her father's plans to marry her off to another man. The two want to escape and marry in secret. But how and to where? Fortunately, there are allies who know of secret sluices that can overcome space and time. Just like the Franconian!

For this very own dialect was, and still is, "Nämberch gwaaft." Thus, the lovers understand each other instantly. But as always, when love breaks out, the language jumps into the poetic: originally translated from Shakespearean English. Freshly rhymed and rhythmically cheeky for today’s ears. And when the romantic banter becomes too much, Julia's nurse and Romeo's chauffeur winkingly translate the “Gschmarri” into Franconian.

A wonderfully comedic and touching tragedy across the ages, poetic and Franconian, with Renaissance dances and modern construction sites...

Anette Röckl is known to a wide audience through her columns in NN+NZ. The director and author Christian Schidlowsky will stage this premiere. Many of our visitors know him from his direction of "Die Blechtänzerin" for the tenth anniversary of Theater Rote Bühne.

Doors open: 7:00 PM

Musical Night in Concert - Experience musicals like never before. Live singing by well-known musical performers in original costumes, accompanied by a breathtaking light show, LED wall, and many other surprises. Let yourself be enchanted by the magic of musicals and experience the greatest moments in musical history.
From "The Phantom of the Opera" to "Mamma Mia" to "We Will Rock You" and many more.
A show consisting of 2 x 50 minutes of musical highlights.
Experience an unforgettable evening full of emotions, passion, and a good dose of humor.

Admission: 18:30

Admittance from 2:00 PM