A type, observed, sits and talks. An everyday philosopher. Sometimes comically bursting, sometimes so precisely in his observation that you believe you are sitting in a cabaret. Ralf Senkel wanders between the borders of comedy and cabaret, and although he is always seated on every stage, he does not occupy a genre permanently. It is up to the audience to recognize this balancing act. Linguistically and at heart equipped with a large portion of Rhineland, he takes you on a journey into his little world. In his village, he is as well-known as a colorful dog, not only because of his incomparably fashionable jacket, which he truly always wears. Nevertheless – he claims he does not have "metabolic problems," even if that is exactly what he is rumored to have. Ralf's so-called "professional inactivity" gives him time to observe. Therefore, his stories come straight from everyday life, sometimes quirky, sometimes serious, always captured with sharp wit and, very importantly: incredibly funny. Unintentionally funny? "No, I do it voluntarily!"

Ralf Senkel is among the winners of the Tegtmeiers Erben Audience Award 2023, the Datteln and Kremenholler Small Arts Award. In addition, he is a regular guest on the Midnight Peaks show on WDR television and at the Quatsch Comedy Club shows. Experience the no longer quite so secret tip of the comedy and cabaret scene in his first solo program – “Der hat gesessen!” Ralf Senkel comes, sits, and tells... and later you will say: “Der hat gesessen!” - promised.

Photo: Olli Haas

WEB: ralfsenkel.de

19:00

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

Admission: 7:00 PM

„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

By Daniel Glattauer Directed by Jana Kirsch

brisk wordplay – delightful comedy – splendid punchlines

Burg Stettenfels – “Die Wunderübung” is, to put it in three words: “a brilliant comedy!”. On (06.03.25), the Tournee Theater Stuttgart will take you into Daniel Glattauer's deliciously ironic labyrinth of interpersonal relationships with stunning humor and gags, delivering top-notch theatrical entertainment.
Joana and Valentin actually have nothing left to say to each other; their relationship has hit rock bottom. The atmosphere in the therapist's office is icy. The familiar clichés of women who don’t listen and talk constantly, men who cannot get a word in, affairs and the regret that follows, and therapists who are out of their depth are all pleasantly explored here. The punchy verbal duels and surprising twists of this highly entertaining therapy session provide a springboard for a formidable trio of actors.
That he can tell entertaining and realistic stories about the formation of a relationship has been proven by the Austrian bestselling author with his novels “GUT GEGEN NORDWIND” (2006) and “ALLE SIEBEN WELLEN” (2009).
This comedy is characterized by a clever plot development, brilliant style, and polished wordplay. Many surprising turns keep the audience on the edge of their seats until the end of the theater evening and in the best of spirits until the very last moment!
DIE WUNDERÜBUNG is above all: a true delight with minimal setup and maximum impact! A treat for three actors - and for the audience!

An unforgettable theater experience awaits you, which will bring you much joy!

Admission: 7:00 PM

His gaze, his voice, his legendary hip swing: Elvis Presley is considered the greatest solo artist of all time with a billion records sold. "ELVIS - Das Musical," the most successful musical biography of the "King" worldwide, is packed with all his greatest hits and offers a unique journey through the life of the rock 'n' roll icon. He achieved his international breakthrough in 1956 with the single "Heartbreak Hotel" and his first album "Elvis Presley" – his first major hit and the first rock 'n' roll album to reach number one on the charts. 70 years later, the successful production brings Elvis back to the stage and will go on a major tour through Germany, Austria, and Switzerland again in 2026.
Elvis Aaron Presley, born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi, became the most important representative of rock and pop culture in the 20th century throughout his unparalleled career. The year 1956 is considered the birth year of the "King of Rock 'n' Roll" with Presley's first hit single "Heartbreak Hotel" and his debut album "Elvis Presley." His last concert took place in June 1977, just shortly before he officially died from a sudden heart failure at his estate Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, on August 16. However, legends and myths still surround his death that keep Presley unforgettable to this day. For his fans, he still lives on – at least in their hearts.

An impressive tribute to the "King of Rock 'n' Roll"
Emotional, powerful, and captivating: At "ELVIS - Das Musical," the audience can experience the idol of an entire generation at various stages of his life up close once again. From the first studio recording as a gift for his mother, to the beginnings with Sam Phillips at the regional label Sun Records and the first released single "That’s All Right" in 1954, the switch to the national RCA label and the international breakthrough in 1956 with "Heartbreak Hotel," the debut album "Elvis Presley," and his manager "Colonel" Tom Parker, all the way to the superlative concert "Aloha from Hawaii" in 1973 at the Honolulu International Center Arena, which was broadcast via satellite to over 40 countries and achieved a higher viewership in the U.S. than the first moon landing just a few years earlier.
The two-and-a-half-hour live spectacle has already thrilled over a million viewers, bringing the magic surrounding the rock 'n' roll icon back to the stage and presenting Elvis Presley's entire musical repertoire live – from gospel, blues, to unrestrained rock 'n' roll – while impressively reviewing his life.
"The best Elvis performer since Elvis" and the seven-member "Las Vegas Showband"
With Grahame Patrick, the tribute to the "King" includes the "world's best Elvis performer since Elvis." When he steps into the spotlight in the world-famous white jumpsuit and other authentic outfits, one might think they are seeing Elvis Presley himself on stage. Grahame Patrick also shines with an impressively close vocal resemblance to the original, which he proves repeatedly throughout the show.
He is accompanied by top-notch singers, actors, show girls, and the seven-member "Las Vegas Showband," who create an unforgettable music experience – and of course, all the hits are performed live: From "Love Me Tender" to "Jailhouse Rock" to "Suspicious Minds," as well as gospel songs like "Why me, Lord?" and "How Great Thou Art," whose live version in Memphis in 1974 won a Grammy Award. Elaborate choreographies, dramatic scenes, as well as original film sequences guide the audience through Elvis' life and wonderfully round off the show spectacle.
Friends and contemporaries make the show unique
The uniqueness of "ELVIS - Das Musical" comes not only from the outstanding protagonists but also from the inclusion of real contemporaries and companions. Ed Enoch, leader of the legendary "The Stamps Quartet," toured with Elvis at over 1,000 concerts from 1971 to 1977 and sang at his funeral. He has also frequently been on stage with Grahame Patrick as part of "ELVIS - Das Musical." The Stamps Quartet is the oldest professional gospel quartet in the history of the United States that is still active. In 2026, Ed Enoch will again support the show live with his "Stamps." Original film and photo material from Elvis' former tour manager and concert photographer Ed Bonja (†) will also be included. He supported the producer Bernhard Kurz alongside his Elvis photographs and recordings during the creation of the musical with his insider knowledge.

Admission: 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.

After her acclaimed debut in Weikersheim, you can experience the Venezuelan pianist and activist Gabriela Montero this season with the Stuttgart Philharmonic. In her luggage: her own composed piano concerto "Latin Concerto" – with echoes of tango, mambo, salsa, and co. The South American rhythms turn this classically inspired work into a danceable, spirited listening pleasure. Great symphonic music is promised in the second part of the concert, in which the famous "Symphonie Fantastique" by Hector Berlioz will be performed, one of the most significant romantic pieces ever. The legendary improvisational talent of Montero will also be heard as she draws inspiration from the audience for dizzying arrangements of famous melodies. A musical overseas vacation at the beginning of spring – who could say no to that?

We thank the Friends of TauberPhilharmonie e.V.

Concert introduction at 7 PM

House opens at 6:30 PM

Udo Jürgens was an exceptional artist throughout his life and remains unforgettable. This is evidenced by the over 250,000 spectators who have experienced and celebrated "Die Udo Jürgens Story" with Gabriela Benesch and Alex Parker since autumn 2019. The successful show is far from over. In 2026, more than 100 guest performances are again scheduled in Germany and Austria.
"Die Udo Jürgens Story – His Life, His Love, His Music" is a sensitive, entertaining, and extraordinary homage to the Grand Seigneur of German entertainment music. The award-winning film and theater actress Gabriela Benesch and Alex Parker, currently the most well-known and probably the best interpreter of Udo Jürgens, take their guests on a musical journey through time, featuring evergreens like "Merci Cherie," "Ein ehrenwertes Haus," "Ich war noch niemals in New York," "Griechischer Wein," "Aber bitte mit Sahne," "Mit 66 Jahren," up to "5 Minuten vor 12," "Mein Ziel," and many other hits. The brilliant duo Benesch and Parker, under the direction of Erich Furrer, ensure an evening full of memories and surprises, making the heart of every Udo Jürgens fan race. Udo Jürgens was a free spirit in every respect. Musically, he moved freely between pop, chanson, jazz, and schlager. Content-wise, he felt committed to peace, freedom, and above all, love, and he was never afraid to stir controversy. With 61 albums and over 400 singles in the charts, around 1,000 composed songs, and more than 100 million records sold, he ranks among the most successful solo artists worldwide.
"Die Udo Jürgens Story" is the idea of actress Gabriela Benesch, who was born in Vienna and personally knew Udo Jürgens, along with her husband, Swiss director, actor, author, and producer Erich Furrer. With humor and great empathy, she recounts stories and anecdotes from the personal records of the great entertainer. She takes the audience on a journey, starting from Udo Jürgens's childhood to his old age, offering deep insights into his development and work – in line with the motto: "His Life, His Love, His Music." The narrative insights are musically accompanied by singer and pianist Alex Parker. Parker is not considered the most well-known interpreter of Udo Jürgens for nothing. In the style of his great idol, Parker creates an emotional atmosphere between himself and his audience in a charming manner. How close he was to the original was personally confirmed to the then 19-year-old Alex Parker by Udo Jürgens when he heard him sing in a hotel lobby.
The director and producer is Erich Furrer, who was born in Vienna and grew up in Switzerland. Furrer studied at the University of Music and Theater in Bern/CH and has worked for many years as an actor, director, cabaret artist, author, and producer. He writes and produces musicals, has celebrated successes with new adaptations of Shakespeare's works, and has been awarded for his performances in numerous theater productions.
"A must for all Udo fans!"

one hour earlier

The rocker is almost really old. Time to look back at everything that has happened in his life. So he embarks on a journey through his own life. When the kids were still small, the wife was still nice, and he was still handsome. Well, handsome... let's leave that out.

He is in a time machine and tells how his life has gone until today, and that also explains why he has become the way he is. He recounts the best numbers from 2010 to 2020 in a new way, yet everything remains the same. He is the fool, the family has always been ashamed of him, but he doesn’t give up.

He talks about the colon X-ray, student exchanges, Thai massages, and how it used to be at the fair. All real stories that nobody wants to experience, yet the rocker goes on stage and shares everything that would be incredibly embarrassing for other people, hoping that it will help him cope with it all better.

Two hours of fireworks, comedy, and nonsense, so in the end, the audience leaves the hall with the words: "I could cry... cry!"

Doors open at 7:00 PM

Django 3000
„unplugged-Tour 2026“
Real Djangos don't need electricity!

Django 3000, the Chiemgau Desperados, invite you to a concert of a special kind.
A concert format that has long become legendary in their hometown Staudach-Egerndach, attracting visitors from throughout the nation for a week to the picturesque Alpine foothills in Chiemgau, is going on tour. With hair-raising anecdotes from the life of a Bavarian Gypsy band and plenty of rhythm in their blood, the Django 3000 Caravan comes to you in an intimate atmosphere completely without amplifiers, but with burning Gypsy passion! Django 3000 Unplugged is an intimate yet exhilarating concert highlight without any networks or safety nets. Sparks fly, the ground shakes, and the atmosphere crackles as the legendary Heidi dances close to the campfire! Gypsy soul, just as God created it: pure and unmediated! Real heart and soul don’t need a plug.
Django 3000 have traveled a lot from the Urals to India, and they have plenty to share about the “wuiden weiden Welt”! So, for those who have always wanted to be close enough to see the whites of these rustic boys' eyes, here’s the unique opportunity.
If you don’t know them yet, you can immediately get up close, because there will be no pardon this time either. But don’t worry: they don’t bite, they just groove!
The concerts have a maximum capacity of 180 visitors. So, it’s time to be “quick” as the past years have proven.

Doors open: 7:00 PM

4 Wines & 3 Comedians

Entry 7:00 PM / Start 7:30 PM

When a wine tasting is combined with a performance from three selected comedians, you get an evening with a memorable factor.

We invite you to be part of our Wine & Comedy event.

In a small, exclusive setting, you can expect a combination of four different wines and live comedy.

Three top comedians from the German-speaking area, who can be seen on TV and in various comedy formats like Quatsch Comedy Club, NightWash, and BrosComedy, will make every laugh muscle tremble.

The evening will be accompanied by an experienced sommelier who will guide you through the wine tasting with charm and expertise. Together with our trained and friendly service team, you can expect a delightful and entertaining evening.

Let yourself be inspired and spend an unforgettable entertaining evening – whether with your loved ones in a private setting or in the context of business encounters.

Copyright: Comedylovers

Entry: 7:00 PM

Known from radio and television, Hiltrud Stoll and Franz Auber are touring the region with their new program "Ächde Älbler":

Ächde Älbler love to be very close to home! For Hillu’s Herzdropfa, Thaddäus Troll’s simple formula applies: "A Swabian is one who speaks Swabian". Our Swabian region is not one of the federal states determined by politicians, but rather a "cultural area," a region where people share a common culture:
*This includes the Swabian frugality: Scraping the salt off the pretzel so that the guest doesn't get thirsty!
*And of course Spätzle: Kässchbätzla, Krautschbätzla, Leisa with Schbätzla, Kartofflschbätzla, Schbätzla with sauce...
*Maultaschen are mandatory on every Swabian menu: gschmelzt Maultaschen, Maultaschen auf Briah, Maultaschen with egg... Vegan Maultaschen (one isn't disgusted by anything)
*And a glass of cider: "A good cider heals every pain, it is the Swabian's pearl. Wine delights a person's heart, cider delights the whole man!" (Source unknown)

What else belongs to a true Älbler, you will learn in this program! Hillu’s Herzdropfa (themselves true Älbler) know everything about these Highlanders and what else happens on the Alb! Speaking dialect is a matter of honor for them! A small excerpt from their Albswabian dialect: Zirengga? Schdriggjäggle? Aurawai? Soidawieschd?

Admission from 7 PM

Two violins, a cello, a piano – and an excess of creative energy: Salut Salon are "Hamburg's most charming cultural export" (Hamburger Abendblatt). For over 20 years, the four virtuosos have been performing their "Masterpieces of 'classical' comedy" (The New York Times) in the world's most prestigious concert halls, enchanting their audience with wild rides between Vivaldi and vocal acrobatics, tango and crime scene drama, rap and Rachmaninoff – "Wonderful!" (The Economic Times India).

With their new program "Heimat," Salut Salon will also celebrate the finale of a concert trilogy starting in 2025: following "Love" and "Dreams," comes the next great, almost all-encompassing theme. For: What exactly is Heimat? Is it a place? Tradition? A feeling? Are the people surrounding you part of it? Or perhaps words, languages, sounds? With the dreamlike ease with which the four musicians transform pieces from all corners of the world into this wonderful concert evening, they also provide their own answer: Salut Salon are at home in the world – and their Heimat is music.

Doors open: 7:00 PM

Doors open at 7 pm

„Herr Schmickler bitte!“
In his new program, it says: „Herr Schmickler bitte!“, and he gladly follows this call: with his mix of spoken word, lyrical poetry, and expressive singing, he continues to get worked up about social grievances and injustices in this world.
WILFRIED SCHMICKLER wants to entertain seriously, grumble cheerfully, brighten up the evening, with cascades of text, tirades of banter, and songs of mockery.
With his call for more tolerance and compassion, he will continue to contribute to the “friendship of the world”!
WILFRIED SCHMICKLER has been awarded the 4 most important cabaret prizes: PRIX PANTHEON, DEUTSCHER KABARETTPREIS, DEUTSCHER KLEINKUNSTPREIS and SALZBURGER STIER! He was nearly 30 years with the WDR Midnight Spikes (“Stop it, Mr. Becker”) and every Monday just before 11 he poses the “Monday Question” on WDR 2.
Press reviews:
„It is the somewhat quieter moments in which Wilfried Schmickler truly shines. Those in which he delivers polished sentences with outstanding precision, in which he is sharp yet poetic. When he tells stories with satirical wit or, beyond the also beloved juxtaposition of buzzwords, packages social criticism into verses of exquisite elegance, the full brilliance of a cabaret artist is revealed“ (Bonner Generalanzeiger)
„Wilfried Schmickler has been a virtuoso word turner in the top league of political cabaret artists in the country for decades!“ (LVZ Leipzig, Performance Schauspielhaus 2016)
Schmickler is among the best that cabaret has to offer. It is sharp and clever, highly relevant and quite wicked. That’s how cabaret should be. (AZ Mainz)
„A verbal tiger with drastic verbal power: Schmickler amazed with friendliness, was frothy and quiet, insidious, punning, and biting.“ (Aachener Zeitung)
Doors open: 7 PM