In the now 10th season with a new international cast, selected artists from different countries once again combine sensuality with sophistication and artistic excellence.

Germany's most successful burlesque show "The Firebirds Burlesque Show" presents the exclusive burlesque star "Chanelle De Mai" from France, the fiery "Rudy Ruby" from Spain, and the Italian style icon "Rita Lynch" from Italy. The burlesque ladies are joined by the artistic excellence of the "Duo Illumi" from Austria and Estonia.

These truly charming, sinful ladies meet Germany's hottest rock'n' roll formation "The Firebirds". Together with the internationally experienced and charismatic singer "Elisa Cipro," they offer musically timeless entertainment from classics of the 50s & 60s, charming a cappella performances, and jazzy moments.

The Anniversary Show... on Tour 2025!

Doors open: 5:00 PM

Hansy Vogt was born on December 25, 1967, in the Hochschwarzwald and grew up in a musical family at the foot of the Feldberg. He already participated in a theater group at school and proved himself as a host at various concerts of his local association, the Trachtenkapelle Feldberg-Altglashütten.

As the lead singer of the well-known band "Die Feldberger," awarded 2 x Gold and 1 x Platinum, he has been active on LIVE stages and in many television shows for many years.

In 1995, Hansy Vogt began his career at SWR as a radio moderator with the format Radio-Holladio. A year later, he hosted the SWR 4 Schalgerkarussell. For the SWR TV show "Fröhlicher Alltag," Hansy Vogt created the comedy character "Frau Wäber." With her charm, wit, and incredible spontaneity, she became an absolute favorite among the audience. Frau Wäber has been a permanent guest on the ARD show "Immer wieder sonntags" for 15 years.

In 2002, Hansy Vogt became the host of the SWR Sonntagstour. In over 100 shows, he traveled not only to the most beautiful corners of Baden-Württemberg but also to Switzerland, France, and Austria, thus winning the hearts of the viewers.

Currently, Hansy Vogt hosts the cultural magazine "SWR Treffpunkt."

Hansy Vogt knows how to excite his audience instinctively. As a ventriloquist, he offers a quick change of entertaining dialogues with his puppets, which keep the audience amazed time and again.

For 15 years, Hansy Vogt has been the official Black Forest ambassador for tourism and culture. As a representative and host, he proudly, authentically, and competently represents his home at official events.

Hansy Vogt can be experienced up close on the popular Black Forest tourism enjoyment tours.

With his new album "Nichts ist vorbei," Hansy Vogt once again proves that he is a guarantee for great entertainment. The single title of the same name entered the Top 100 right after its release date.

After multiple placements in various charts, Hansy Vogt achieved 2 x 2nd place and 4 x 1st place in the SWR 4 hit parade. Thus, Hansy Vogt has also qualified for the SWR 4 annual hit parade. Currently, the latest single "Weihnacht für alle Zeit" is in radio rotation.

Doors open at 1 PM.

Admission: 4:30 PM

Elisabeth's life unfolds between the anatomical institute and the welfare office. Scarcity is her strongest driving force. In order to earn money - she is a saleswoman for corsets, stockings, and bras - she needs a hawker's license, which costs 150 marks. For this amount, she would like to sell her body to the anatomical institute while still alive, which is not possible. The anatomist feels sorry for her and lends her the money. When he learns that Elisabeth has lied to him, he sends her to prison. But Elisabeth does not give up: young, hopeful, and determined to make her own luck, she fights with all means for her existence.

Ödön von Horváth's play is signed with "A little death dance in five acts": It shows the tragicomic struggle of the individual in a merciless society, in which the marginalized individual no longer plays a role.

A play by Jordi Galceran
Cast: Gudrun Steinle, Mathias Baier, Achim Fuchs, Katrin Finkelnburg

Directed by: Axel Finkelnburg

Doors open: 5:40 PM

with the Elbland Philharmonie Sachsen |

When Peter Kube seeks relaxation from his job as an actor, there is only one destination for him - Italy. A place of longing since childhood and then unattainable. For since Peter Kube once played the male lead in the school theater performance of Shakespeare's tragedy "Romeo and Juliet," the material has not let him go. Therefore, the freshly baked vigorous retiree sets out to explore the original locations where the most famous love couple in world literature lived, as the story takes place in Verona. Via Austria, where he stays for a night at the famous "Weißen Rössl am Wörthersee," he pays homage to the famous painting "The Birth of Venus" by Sandro Botticelli in the Uffizi in Florence. Upon arriving in Verona, he gets lost, only to then suddenly experience grand opera in the arena. "Komm ein bißchen mit nach Italien" is a concert evening full of great emotions, death and deception, as well as heroes and coughing. Musically accompanied, Peter Kube is joined by soprano Anika Paulik and the Elbland Philharmonie Sachsen under the direction of Ekkehard Klemm.

Music by Gioacchino Rossini, Charles Gounod, Ralph Benatzky, Nino Rota, Julius Fučik, Ennio Morricone, Giacomo Puccini, Giuseppe Verdi, Antonín Dvořák, Vittorio Monti, Pietro Mascagni, Peter Tschaikowsky, Luigi Arditi will be heard.

Performed by the Elbland Philharmonie Sachsen.

SOLOISTS
Anika Paulik (Soprano)
Peter Kube (Moderation/Speaker/Italy Lover)

CONDUCTOR
Ekkehard Klemm

© Photo: Robert Jentzsch

Funded by the Cultural Area Meißen - Saxon Switzerland - Ore Mountains

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The other story of football! Paradise birds, magical passes, and chances wasted – With Philipp Köster and Stephan Reich. The new live program from 11FREUNDE is here: Philipp Köster and Stephan Reich present "The other story of football" – a fast-paced ride from the wild boys in long pants to today's high-gloss party, with daring tackles, curious goals, botched interviews, and unbridled commentators. The show is led by the two 11FREUNDE old stars Philipp Köster and Stephan Reich with texts, films, and anecdotes.

Entry: 6:30 PM

Experience the hits of the incomparable Swedish cult band ABBA,
with around 400 million records sold, one of the most successful bands of all time!

Accompanied by an exquisite multi-course menu, we will take you back to the
era of bell-bottoms and platform shoes.

In authentic costumes, our artists revive the disco era with hits like "Dancing Queen"
and "Mamma Mia" and many more.

Become part of an unforgettable evening, up close with Anni-Frid, Björn, Benni, and Agnetha
and embark on a journey into the musical world of ABBA.

Doors open: 4:30 pm

Turbulent jungle action about friendships that transcend boundaries: In the energetic musical "The Jungle Book," the jungle comes to life. Mowgli and his animal friends take young and old alike on an adventurous journey. Specially composed musical hits, lots of excitement, and humor ensure an entertaining live experience for the whole family!

Musical makers create an unforgettable show
With great heart and a lot of energy, the Theater Liberi puts a new spin on the timeless bestseller by Rudyard Kipling about the brave foundling and jungle favorite Baloo. An impressive stage design, colorful costumes, and well-trained musical performers breathe life into the jungle. Musically, the audience is in for a treat: a grooving band of monkeys, Shere Khan as the king of rock 'n' roll, and a funky finale - all complemented by rapid choreography.

Adventure awaits in the jungle
For over a hundred years, the story of the foundling Mowgli has captivated entire generations. In the wolf pack led by the head Akela, the kind-hearted bear Baloo, and the wise panther Bagheera, Mowgli has found a new family that teaches him the laws of the jungle. Exciting and grand adventures lie ahead, as Mowgli encounters not only a wild band of monkeys, but also quirky vultures and the mysterious snake Kaa. But the jungle also holds dangers: the tiger Shere Khan fears his position as king of the jungle and wants to expel the human child. Mowgli begins to question where he truly belongs. And when he encounters the girl with the red flower, his world is turned upside down once and for all...

Age: from 4 years old
Duration: 2 hours including a 20-minute intermission

Three master comedians attempt the unthinkable: In just a hundred minutes, they want to convey the essence of all of Shakespeare's works!

With insane courage, overflowing imagination, and stunning situational comedy, they dive into the daring roller coaster ride from comedies to royal dramas. They spare no opportunity for jokes, satire, deeper meaning, and British humor, neither holding back on themselves nor the audience.

Forget your school wisdom and dive into the real deal at the Hofspielhaus!
Here you will finally learn what you've always wanted to know about Shakespeare, Sex and Crime!

Directed by Dirk Waanders
With: Nicolas Baciero, Immanuel Mich, Jon Pieroth

The theater opens 30 minutes before the performance.

The classic of German cabaret celebrates its 25th birthday. Never has a cabaret program been performed for so long. For almost a quarter of a century, accompanied by press accolades and an enthusiastic audience.

This program has received the highest award that German cabaret can bestow: with a running time of over 24 years and more than 1200 performances, it is the most performed program of German-speaking cabaret.

The "Bonner Generalsanzeiger" refers to it as "one of the best programs of the past decade." The FAZ judges: "Koczwara demonstrates in his rhetorically brilliant program what we actually deal with in laws: namely, with the funniest of all text genres."

"On the eighth day, God created the lawyer" is a miracle, says the "Schwäbische Zeitung," because "how can one make such a comedic cabaret about what seems to be a dry topic like justice?"

The program sets new benchmarks in punchline density, is grandly darkly humorous, intelligent, and immensely entertaining. No other people in the world have produced such a wealth of laws and paragraphs as we Germans. We regulate everything: marriage in a state of unconsciousness (§1314 BGB) and the proper placement of warning triangles in mourning processions (§27 StVO). And the legislator packs this into a language that even lawyers can hardly understand. Against this, there is only one defense: laughter! With Werner Koczwara, we ultimately laugh at ourselves. Extensively and with style.

"On the eighth day..." means: two hours of refreshing, intelligent humor. Or let us say it with the "Südkurier": "That's how cabaret is done!"

Admission: 5:30 PM

Concert introduction: 4:00 pm

Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major op. 73

Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 3 in C major op. 52


Martin James Bartlett, Piano

Jonathan Bloxham, Conductor


Beethoven's fifth piano concerto is the provisional climax of the genre. It was composed in 1811 during the composer's most productive phase and is another milestone on the path towards the symphonic concerto. The intention was no longer for the solo instrument alone to determine the musical proceedings, but rather to strive for an equal dialogue between piano and orchestra. Beethoven achieved this in his Opus 73. Nevertheless, the solo part is highly virtuosic, without merely serving as a display of pianistic skills.

Jean Sibelius's Symphony No. 3 is a rare guest in symphonic concerts. This is surprising as it is characterized by a clarity almost reminiscent of classicism. The absence of the "mystical darkness" often found in the Finnish composer leads to a work that is almost light-hearted and calm. Everything appears orderly and formally well-organized. There is no luxuriance of thought, instead a classical three-part structure: a different Sibelius stands before us.

Turbulent jungle action about friendships that transcend boundaries: In the energetic musical "The Jungle Book," the jungle comes to life. Mowgli and his animal friends take young and old alike on an adventurous journey. Specially composed musical hits, lots of excitement, and humor ensure an entertaining live experience for the whole family!

Musical makers create an unforgettable show
With great heart and a lot of energy, the Theater Liberi puts a new spin on the timeless bestseller by Rudyard Kipling about the brave foundling and jungle favorite Baloo. An impressive stage design, colorful costumes, and well-trained musical performers breathe life into the jungle. Musically, the audience is in for a treat: a grooving band of monkeys, Shere Khan as the king of rock 'n' roll, and a funky finale - all complemented by rapid choreography.

Adventure awaits in the jungle
For over a hundred years, the story of the foundling Mowgli has captivated entire generations. In the wolf pack led by the head Akela, the kind-hearted bear Baloo, and the wise panther Bagheera, Mowgli has found a new family that teaches him the laws of the jungle. Exciting and grand adventures lie ahead, as Mowgli encounters not only a wild band of monkeys, but also quirky vultures and the mysterious snake Kaa. But the jungle also holds dangers: the tiger Shere Khan fears his position as king of the jungle and wants to expel the human child. Mowgli begins to question where he truly belongs. And when he encounters the girl with the red flower, his world is turned upside down once and for all...

Age: from 4 years old
Duration: 2 hours including a 20-minute intermission

Eight Classical Concerts

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

During a nighttime thunderstorm, the little dragon Kokosnuss and his friend Matilda take refuge in Castle Klippenstein. But a peaceful night is out of the question: At the twelfth stroke of the clock tower, a headless ghost appears and terrifies the friends. From a ghost expert, Kokosnuss and Matilda learn that the ghost lady Klemenzia lives in the castle, who does not tolerate anyone in her vicinity. It's high time to put the rude ghost in its place …

The stories about the exciting adventures that the little dragon Kokosnuss experiences with his friends have now become true children's book classics. Ingo Siegner writes about friendship and courage, adding charmingly original illustrations. The "Dein-Spiegel-Bestseller" series is perfect for reading aloud and for children to read themselves.

A story full of excitement and fun

Kokosnuss and his friends face a series of challenges and show how important solidarity, courage, and friendship are. With clever ideas and a good dose of humor, they overcome every hurdle.

Fantastic characters and enchanting scenery

Look forward to intricately designed puppets and imaginative sets that bring the world of the little dragon to life. The interactive production ensures that both young and old viewers are equally thrilled.

An experience for the whole family!

The puppet theater "Der kleine Drache Kokosnuss" is ideal for children aged 4 and up, but adults will also be delighted by the loving production. Secure your tickets now and be there!

Tickets at the box office 30 minutes before the start

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.

Detailed information

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