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!
Let yourself be delighted by highlights from Dance of the Vampires, Cats, or The Phantom of the Opera, and many other musicals!

During 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 add the special spice.

Musical has never been so close!

Admission: 16:30

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

A tribute to the unforgettable cabaret artist of the early days of the Federal Republic of Germany. Heinz Erhardt is unique, yet his songs and texts live on without him. Jörn Brede brings the works of the great artist back to life; meaningful and thought-provoking, serious and hilarious, because "humor is actually a serious thing...".

Brede closely captures the original in his facial expressions, gestures, and especially vocally. With his upper body slightly bent forward, one shoulder raised, his arms flailing wildly, reaching for his horn-rimmed glasses, and the unmistakable diction in which he presents Erhardt's twisted puns and quirky verses—all of this not only reminds one of the economic miracle comedian, but one might easily believe in an incarnation of the multi-talented individual who passed away in 1979, a sort of specter with slightly altered proportions, because in terms of stature, Brede really doesn't resemble him.

Another highlight of these evenings: the beloved hits from the films with Heinz Erhardt! Charming and witty love songs, the mood and swing of the 50s and 60s, live accompanied by a pianist, transport you back to the time of the economic miracle and make each of these evenings an unforgettable experience. A "Best of" with high entertainment value!
Directed & musically conducted by: Bettina Päselt

Doors open at 4:00 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 world is in crisis mode. Madness looms from all sides. What can be done about it? Letting the problems go or letting oneself go? Resisting or simply sitting down again? René Sydow, fascinated by language and torn by political developments, is searching in his new program for answers to the big questions of our time: What has happened? Who is to blame? And where is my lawyer? The result is a highly comedic philosophical excursion about the madness of our world and the absurd connections between politics and life, or as others call it: exquisite cabaret.
“The most eloquent and important representative of the generation of political cabaret following Rating, Schmickler, and Deutschmann.”
Bonner Generalanzeiger
“He is a spectacular text acrobat, a keen observer and dissecter, biting, witty, satirical. Hardly anyone stimulates such reflection and further thinking despite bursts of laughter. A restless, obsessed, genius artist.”
from the commendation for the Baden-Württemberg Small Arts Prize

Alemannic is their mother tongue; that's how they think, how they speak, and how they sing too. Funny, cheeky, and also contemplative texts in Alemannic. Unique dialect music that gets into your blood and under your skin.

A fun music evening with Jeannot & Christian Weißenberger.
2024 with a total of 4 performances at the TAM Theater!

Fri, 22.03. / Sat, 29.06. / Sat, 28.09. / Fri, 29.11.2024
Start of the show at 8:15 pm

Admission and bar opening one hour before the start of the show

The magic show for the whole family – with Charlie Martin
Charlie Martin will conquer the hearts of young and old viewers with his magic show. Experience astonishing tricks, child-friendly comedy, and plenty of interaction, where Charlie Martin involves his guests, making them a part of his show. This will make the performance an unforgettable experience. A program where you don’t just watch, but participate in magic. The young and old spectators become stars themselves. An interactive, well-organized, spontaneous program that flexibly responds to the needs of the audience. Scarves appear and disappear, empty pages in a coloring book are magically filled with color, ropes transform, balls multiply, and much, much more…

Duration: 60-80 minutes

Admission: 2:30 PM

Admission from 3:00 PM.

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.

 

 

After a longer public break, Angelo Kelly is returning in 2026! "I enjoyed this creative break very much and used it to write new songs. Now, the desire is growing to present this new music live to an audience with my great band, and I am really excited that it will finally happen in 2026."

Fans can look forward to new music on the "READY TO ROCK" Tour and many more songs from his career. Even some of the mega hits that Angelo Kelly had with the Kelly Family will be included.

"I have consciously decided to play in live clubs where the interaction with the audience is very close. I want to bring a rock show to the stage with my amazing band, just like in the good old days, all live and direct, without big screens, pyro or other frills! I have strongly advocated for ticket prices to remain very fair so that everyone can afford to attend one of my concerts. My band and I are really looking forward to this tour, and we are READY TO ROCK!"

Doors open: 19:00

The Romantic era was a particularly brilliant period for portrait miniatures, reaching its peak and at the same time signaling the end of this special painting technique. Countless artists created portraits with great empathy and astonishing technical perfection. More people than ever collected small portraits of their loved ones to carry with them or to gather at home as a pictorial family album. 142 masterpieces from the renowned Tansey collection illuminate the heyday of an art that had to make way for photography during the 19th century.

Accompanying the exhibition is a catalog that, in addition to the annotated reproduction of all works, is distinguished by essays by various experts on aspects of miniature painting during this time. Hirmer Verlag, bilingual German/English, 432 pages, 208 color illustrations.

Tue - Sun 11am-5pm

When Heinrich Del Core tells his everyday stories in his red shoes, one wants to exclaim: "Come on! That never happened, he must have just made it up!" But all these events that we can laugh at so incredulously and heartily were experienced by him himself. Heinrich Del Core is a magnet that attracts quirky everyday situations, which he then presents to us with his uniquely witty charm.
And now the time has come: Heinrich is becoming a grandpa. Or to put it another way: his wife is becoming a grandma!
The new situation turns everything upside down. Overnight, Del Core's world is different. He buys a stroller that costs as much as a moped used to and today a Thermomix. He downloads baby apps for his wife and bakes mother cakes for family coffee gatherings. Then there's also a wedding, environmentally conscious and vegan. But real joy doesn’t quite emerge when the bridal couple is supposed to be showered with unpeeled whole grain rice.
However, many problems dissolve into thin air when it comes to grandparents. For example, the bedroom: how often has restful sleep been disturbed by his wife's cold feet, the perpetual struggle for the duvet, or because the husband competes with a leaf blower in volume and air pressure. When the grandchild comes to visit on the weekend, Heinrich just has to move out.
Of course, this affects his self-confidence. And doesn't "grandpa" sound totally old? He actually feels younger—except in the morning when getting up. Sometimes the joints make noises. But his wife keeps cheering him up: “Heinrich, you’re really fit.” She seems to cope with the new situation much better. She says, “Being a grandma is like being a mom—only nicer.” She never thought about getting older. Once, she left a note for the kids: “At the cemetery.” And Heinrich wrote underneath: “But we'll be back.”
Yet despite all the changes in his life, this program is a typical Heinrich Del Core evening, as he himself says: “My wife is becoming a grandma, but I’ll stay the same.”

Doors open at 5:00 PM!

»Sometimes I think the sky is made up of uninterrupted, never-tiring reading.«
(Virginia Woolf)

Due to high demand, we will again offer the popular 5+1 subscription starting August 1, 2024.

This also applies to discounted tickets (discounts are available upon proof for students, refugees, people with disabilities, and Munich Pass holders). Pay the price for 5 events and attend 6 (Euro 50.- instead of Euro 60.- for 6 events).*

With the promotional code included in the 5+1 subscription, you can then book 6 events of your choice (of course, already sold-out events are excluded). / The code can be redeemed for a maximum of 6 selected events (also in several stages if desired). / PLEASE NOTE that you can only use the code once per event, as the subscription is valid for one person only. / A service fee of 2.- EURO will be charged for each online booking with the promotional code via Reservix.

*This currently only applies to events with an admission price of EURO 16.- (regular price) as well as reduced EURO 10.-.

TOPAS // Magic & Comedy

Thomas Fröschle
Investigative Comedy
Magic is when you laugh anyway

This man is a world star. London, Paris, Monte Carlo, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Beijing, Yokohama – wherever TOPAS appeared, it became magical. After all, THOMAS FRÖSCHLE alias TOPAS is among the most internationally successful German magicians. He has been crowned World Champion of Illusions twice and won the Golden Magic Wand of Monaco. For 30 years, he has been a shining star and a member of the Top Ten Club of the best magicians in the world.

The audience has come to know TOPAS as the perfect illusionist, an artist who makes entire busloads disappear. But now THOMAS FRÖSCHLE appears as a verbally powerful entertainer in this country, mainly in television, where he enhances his presence as a comedian. Instead of relying on black magic, he cleverly employs black humor. Quick-witted, sharp-tongued, and never short of a punchline, DER FRÖSCHLE has his audience firmly in his grip as a comedian. He won Germany's largest comedy and cabaret competition, the 8th Hamburger Comedy Cup.

“At first, I thought comedy was just kind of a hobby, something that is simply fun,” says FRÖSCHLE. “Of course, magic is also great fun for me, but that has been my profession for a very long time. Four or five years ago, I started doing small stand-up routines during breaks. That’s when I realized that my way of doing magic and stand-up comedy are not that far apart.”

Whether as a magician or comedian – experts and audiences agree that the cosmopolitan is also a first-class entertainer in terms of craftsmanship. Like all great magicians, FRÖSCHLE is a perfectionist who takes his work very seriously. However, the playful ease with which he presents himself has nothing to do with the mystical aura of black art or the much high-tech-accented nebulous abracadabra that is often seen with many magicians. FRÖSCHLE always presents his art with the disarming nonchalance of a stand-up comedian. Conversely, he performs on the cabaret stage with the technical virtuosity and surprise effects of a comedy magician.

THOMAS FRÖSCHLE shows us where we are deceived in everyday life and explains many psychological tricks in the process. As a comedian, he sharpens the astonishing possibilities and impossibilities of everyday life. He masters the balancing act between stand-up comedy, improvisation, and magic in a virtually virtuoso manner. He knows exactly: From the sublime to the ridiculous is often just a small step. And those who take this step with full intention have the laughs on their side. How this works is demonstrated by THOMAS FRÖSCHLE. Seemingly effortlessly, he pulls one gag after another from his sleeve: FRÖSCHLE observes closely what is happening around him and is often surprised by the absurdities that reality has to offer.

Photo: Alexandra Klein

Admission: 7 PM

Lukas Klaschinski, psychologist, successful podcaster, and bestselling author, makes psychology tangible – direct, relatable, and captivating. In his live show PsychoSpiele, he will once again guide you through the fascinating world of your own emotions in 2026. Whether on stage or in the audience: Experience change up close or take valuable insights for your own life with you. Real aha moments, a clearer view of yourself, and a deeper understanding of your fellow humans. The latest scientific findings, mental surprises conveyed humorously, always with a clear goal: more quality of life for everyone!

Admission: 6:00 PM

The three-member indie pop-rock sensation NEEVE will embark on their fourth headline tour through Germany in September 2026.

The family band, which has reached nearly half a million followers on social media worldwide, will bring their second studio album to the stages of the “that’s how I survive” Tour. Energetic, danceable indie rock meets guitar melancholy and hopeful lyrics about mental health.

Doors open: 7:00 PM

In his new cabaret program, Klaus Karl-Kraus takes stock. It is not an account. It is the sum of a life that is always artistic and always oriented towards people.

And quite a lot comes together: the experience as a marketing director of a banking institution, the groove as a musician, the joy of playing as a sports reporter, and the critical gaze of a cabaret artist. And finally, the experiences as a university lecturer and coach. And much more.

Klaus Karl-Kraus is always at peace with himself, but he never stands still. Always on the move, always new ideas. Most recently as a successful theater maker. The interim balance is now available as a stage program. Klaus Karl-Kraus pure - and guaranteed never outdated. Even if some audience members may feel like they are on a time travel through their own lives.

Photo: PR

WEB: klaus-karl-kraus.de

17:00

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

Our tour takes you to the most fascinating attractions, offers deep insights into the culture and history of the city, and allows you to experience the vibrant atmosphere up close.

Dive into the heart of Freiburg at the historic Rathausplatz, where you will marvel at the splendor of the Old Town Hall and feel the lively history of this central place. Together, we will head to the Colombischlössle, an architectural gem and the site of the Archaeological Museum.

We stroll through the Bermuda Triangle nightlife district, where the lively atmosphere and culinary delights excite the senses. Enjoy the unique blend of tradition and modern lifestyle in this vibrant 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 a climb, you will experience the green oasis of the city and discover interesting facts about its role in the history of Freiburg. Through the charming Konviktstraße, we return and leave 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!

Please note: Participation in all our city tours is only for those aged 18 and above. Persons under 18 cannot participate, even when accompanied by guardians or supervisors.

Entry: 10 minutes prior