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

For the second time, the Vogtland Open Air takes place in the homeland of Stefanie Hertel. On 12.09.2026, visitors to the Parktheater Plauen can expect an unforgettable event filled with music, emotions, and stars.

Together with Stefanie Hertel, high-profile guests such as Bernhard Brink, Eloy de Jong, Peggy March, Christian Lais, and many more will be on stage. Look forward to a musical journey through four decades and a diverse program ranging from heartfelt ballads to thrilling party hits. Stefanie Hertel not only reflects on her impressive career but also showcases the diversity of the German music scene with her guests.

Be there when the music enchants the Vogtland - an event you shouldn't miss!

Admission: 16:00 Uhr

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

Marlo Grosshardt sings provocatively beautifully about the world that surrounds him. The twenty-three-year-old from Hamburg packages his critical texts in a rough pop guise. His powerful voice carries us through nostalgic melodies and captivating rhythms. His debut album “Ein letztes Liebeslied” is a dystopian outlook, dramatically staged yet beautifully done. It is divided into two acts. At the beginning, it deals with love and the romantic apocalypse. A resignation before the dystopia that Marlo envisions. “Let’s drink, so that it will soon be over.” Following that, tales of failing tax evasion on the high seas in a finite world are told. In the second part, Marlo returns to the here and now. The stories become beautiful, provocative, and concrete. “Jungfernstieg” describes the moment of two young people experiencing apparent wealth and love. In “Angestellt sein,” the grind of working life is sung. In “Christian Lindner,” Marlo expresses his frustration with liberalism, but without raising his index finger too high. The tour for the album was a great success. Most shows were sold out and had to be partly moved to larger venues. Marlo can emotionally touch the audience with his profound lyrics while also getting them to dance together with his wonderful band. In January 2024, he also released a thought-provoking single “Ein Spiel” (feat. piya), during which he organized a fundraising campaign for Sea-Watch. In November 2024, Marlo's second album “Mut” was released, which has now reached over 3.5 million streams on Spotify. Particularly, a reel of the song “Astronaut” enjoyed great virality on social media and opened up a new target audience for Marlo.

Doors open: 5:30 PM

90-minute tour through the Meppen old town accompanied by a knowledgeable tour guide.

Dates: every Saturday between May 3 and October 4, 2025
Start: 11:00 AM, Meeting point: in front of the Tourist Information (Markt 4, 49716 Meppen)

Musical Development

The love for music has carried me since my childhood, and I am enthusiastic about singing.

After experiences in various vocal ensembles and choirs, including in Leipzig, Halle/S. and Braunschweig, I switched to solo singing to be able to express myself even more.

Here, my love belongs partly to the songs of Romanticism. In doing so, I particularly wish to bring composers who are women more into the limelight, but I do not shy away from pieces of The Beautiful Miller's Wife either. On the other hand, church music is dear to my heart as a source of strength for difficult life situations.

After the great success of his first program "S´Lem is koa Nudlsubbn", which excited audiences in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Addnfahrer is set to embark on a major tour in spring 2025 with his long-awaited second program "Lausbuam Gschicht´n". Over 300 shows and more than 120,000 fans have already experienced him live – now the audience can look forward to new, humorous stories.

"The Addnfahrer did not promise too much, three hours of assault on the visitors' laugh muscles were guaranteed. The beauty of the Addnfahrer and the evening was that he could laugh best at himself, such as about his experiences in Thailand, which he embellished grandly. He himself was overwhelmed by the audience in the Audimax and received standing ovations for his grand show."
– Ostbayern Kurier

"The character of Addnfahrer works through several ingredients that are mixed together like a delicious Gugelhupf. (...) He makes fun of himself and is only rarely serious."
– Ansbach

"The Addnfahrer simply does it well, purely from a humor craftsmanship perspective. His facial expressions, the stage outfit, the construction of his stories, the intonation of his distinctive voice, the placement of punchlines, and the interaction with the audience – Thomas Willibald knows what he is doing, how he is doing it, and he can still do it."
– Suhl

Also in the new tour, the Bavarian crowd favorite guarantees the best entertainment with his unique style and pointed humor.

Admission: 7:00 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

The band Linkin Park, founded in L.A., sold approximately 70 million albums and singles worldwide until the death of Chester Bennington. They received two Grammys and have millions of fans worldwide. It was all the more shocking for the fans when frontman Chester left them so quickly and unexpectedly.

Living Theory is a group of 5 professional musicians who have been among the most loyal fans of the band Linkin Park since its inception, living more or less with this music and still do. Their great homage to the original has existed for over 5 years, and Linkin Park fans have been celebrating the band for a long time at their shows across the clubs of Europe.

Doors open: 7:00 PM

Experience the oldest private brewery in Southern Hesse and also one of the most innovative breweries in Germany. During the brewery tour, you will learn everything about our history and our unique brewing and raw material philosophy. You will experience firsthand how our beers are brewed in a natural, gentle, and water-saving way, and get to know the special taste of our characterful beers.

Content: 1.5 hours guided tour through the family exhibition and the new brewery, a beer glass as a collectible gift, sampling, short beer tasting at the brewery

Important information about the tour:
• Tours take place only with a minimum of 10 participants - In case of cancellation by the organizer, rebooking is possible or a refund is guaranteed
• The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or strollers due to a steep staircase.
• No pets allowed.
• The meeting point is in the Glaabsbräu courtyard (Frankfurter Str.)

Experience the oldest private brewery in Southern Hesse and also one of the most innovative breweries in Germany. During the brewery tour, you will learn everything about our history and our unique brewing and raw material philosophy. You will experience firsthand how our beers are brewed in a natural, gentle, and water-saving way, and get to know the special taste of our characterful beers.

Content: 1.5 hours guided tour through the family exhibition and the new brewery, a beer glass as a collectible gift, sampling, short beer tasting at the brewery

Important information about the tour:
• Tours take place only with a minimum of 10 participants - In case of cancellation by the organizer, rebooking is possible or a refund is guaranteed
• The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or strollers due to a steep staircase.
• No pets allowed.
• The meeting point is in the Glaabsbräu courtyard (Frankfurter Str.)

PURPLE SCHULZ
Ich hab nicht ewig Zeit
Die Tour zum Siebzigsten

PURPLE SCHULZ turns seventy. And? Keeps going. Keeps making music. Goes on tour.
“I don’t have forever” is the name of the new program. No complaints, no retrospection, no farewell. Rather a clear message. And the soundtrack to a decision: Do it now!

His songs have accompanied generations – including hits like “Longing”, “In Love Boys” or “Little Lakes”. But PURPLE SCHULZ is more than his successes. His repertoire portrays personal breakups, addresses societal issues and has lost none of its urgency to this day.
Even the familiar songs sound different today: denser, clearer, more immediate.
The new program builds on that. It’s about speed and pausing, about noise and clarity, about the private in the political – and vice versa.
An evening with attitude, humor, and substance.
PURPLE SCHULZ connects the intimate with the universal, the vulnerable with the steadfast. He doesn't just sing about time – he questions it.
Musically, he remains unpredictably versatile, effortlessly switching on the keyboard between pop, chanson, and chamber music density. And on the 22-string Harpejji – a hybrid of piano and guitar – a sound emerges that has an immediate impact: clear, close, unmistakable. An instrument that is rarely heard and not easily forgotten.
On guitar: Norman Keil. A songwriter and musician who has been active on German stages for many years, he brings timing, presence, and a fine sense of dynamics, adding depth and energy to the songs.
No nostalgia, no retrospection. But an evening with a purpose: inviting to listen, provoking thought, moving to empathize.
An evening with attitude. And songs that stay.

Doors open: 19:00 hrs

If there were something like the decathlon of minor arts, then Helge Thun would probably be the Olympic champion, if not even the district champion. As a magician, he has won more awards than he can count, as a poet he became the German team champion in poetry slam, and in theater sports, he learned the craft of improvisation early on. With Reim gewinnt, Comedy Stube, and Tauschrausch, he invented three successful show formats. With Helge und das Udo, he was for 20 years the head of one of the most original comedy duos. TV formats, radio columns, books, and various other stage programs like Der Schöne und das Biest with Heiner Kondschak or Funny Magic with Topas are not even considered yet.
And all this just to get to the zenith in a zigzag on crooked paths! New rhymes, new tricks, and new comedy. Even after 30 years, Helge still draws from the full and continues where he left off with his last stage program Held der Komik: as a world-renowned local hero, an international top contender in the regional charts, and a long-standing relegation player with once good promotion chances.
With Zickzack zum Zenit, he has already reached the last letter of the alphabet, but he is far from having run out of ideas. You can also see that for yourself. Best live in the theater. Where else?

Stefan Schöttler is a stand-up comedian and one of the hottest newcomers in Germany! An absolute insider tip!

Stefan is a man like a tree, and although life has often tried to fell him, the former heavyweight boxer has always gotten back up.

In his program “arschvollglück,” the 1.98 m giant with the big heart offers a glimpse into the soul of a man who can laugh about his setbacks.

Stefan doesn't crack jokes; he humorously and pointedly tells you his life story and how it is possible to face one's own defeats with humor and ultimately still be happy.

With pure zest for life, he inspires to keep going, believe in oneself, and take one's own life into one's own hands.

The questions “What do I really want in life and what makes me existentially happy?” have occupied him for a long time. What Stefan really wants is above all one thing: to put a hearty and carefree smile on your face!

At the events in the CD-Kaserne, a diverse selection of drinks and snacks (pretzels, peanuts, etc.) will be available.

Doors open at 19:30, ticket price at the box office: 31 € (if tickets are still available)

Photo credit: Nina Grützmacher

The CD-Kaserne gGmbH is supported by the Sparkasse Celle-Gifhorn-Wolfsburg.

Doors open at 19:30

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.

 

 

Now there's a construction corner ban!

The daycare centers and schools are at their personnel limits, parents come with strange demands, children are increasingly going wild, feeling overwhelmed, but at the same time, they are expected to make every decision themselves. Is there even anything left to laugh about?

Yes, indeed! The most famous (V)ERZIEHER in Germany demonstrates this once again nationwide in his third show "Baueckenverbot."

Jan Preuß articulates what other educators often don't even dare to think. He shows why children, contrary to all theories, do understand irony, how to effectively counter parents, and just how absurd some rules in everyday pedagogy really are.

At the same time, he also raises serious questions: How many educators will there really be in 20 years? Where are we full of hope to create good people while struggling with our own double standards? But don't worry, even here the (V)ERZIEHER finds fitting, funny answers. With humor, this job can be much better endured.

Doors open: 7:00 PM

SOLD OUT

Is Hannibal Lecter actually the prototype of a psychopath? Do all psychopaths have the desire to kill other people? How does criminal psychology determine if a person is psychopathic? How does a psychopathic personality develop? How do some psychopathic serial killers manage to lead an inconspicuous life as loving family fathers and friendly neighbors for decades? Why do not all psychopaths become criminals? How much of the "evil" is also present in "normal" people?

This lecture sheds light on the emotions and thoughts of psychopathic individuals - both those who have made headlines with horrifying crimes and those who live their lives without criminal actions and are among us.

Lydia Benecke explores these and other questions in her lecture. An exciting journey into the world of criminal psychology.

Admission from 7:00 pm