KÖRPERWELTEN – Anatomy of Happiness

The body as a place of happiness
Great love, a carefree life, true friendship... we all strive for happiness. But have you ever wondered how happiness actually arises? Why it is so important for our lives and why we can’t get enough of it? Or why we can’t permanently preserve happiness?

Like every action, perception, or sensation, the feeling of happiness is also a result of certain processes in our body. In the Heidelberg KÖRPERWELTEN Museum, you can discover what exactly lies beneath your skin with real anatomical specimens and which structures are involved in the emergence of the feeling of happiness. In doing so, you will learn a lot of interesting things about your organ functions and about health in general. And you will be surprised at how versatile positive or negative emotions affect the entire body. Because everything we experience, feel, and do or don’t do with our body ultimately has an impact on it sooner or later.

An exhibition that will change your perspective on yourself.

Last entry: 5:00 PM

For years, Elena and Samora Pinderhughes only made music together at home in the living room – now sister and brother are boldly stepping onto the stage together: and it gets personal – and political. The siblings from California blend jazz, soul, and spoken word into a sound that resonates deeply: sensual, searching, uncompromising. Their music tells stories of identity, justice, and closeness – all while remaining open, breathing, and alive. This creates a dialogue between flute and piano through both of their compositions. Sometimes it astonishes with fragile intimacy, sometimes with powerful urgency – each moment seems to arise in the here and now. An evening for all who do not understand jazz merely as a genre, but as an attitude. And who are eager to be touched – without a safety distance. Because the siblings make music to "shake people awake – to take them out of their comfort zone so they will stand up."

Doors open at 19:00.

Two cities, one stage: Under the title "Meet the Scenes," IG JazzStuttgart e.V. and IG Jazz Rhein-Neckar e.V. present a special collaboration project that brings musicians from both jazz scenes together. For this exclusive project, a band was specifically assembled to perform with joy, energy, and deep respect for "Latin Jazz." Mannheim trumpeter Igor Rudytskyy and guitarist Tobias Langguth meet the Stuttgart rhythm section with Branko Arnsek on bass and Christoph Müller on drums. Together, they create an evening full of Latin American rhythms, groove, and spontaneous musical encounters—fresh, direct, and captivating.
Lineup:
Igor Rudytskyy–Trumpet (Mannheim)
Tobias Langguth–Guitar (Mannheim)
Branko Arnsek–Bass (Stuttgart)
Christoph Müller–Drums (Stuttgart)

Admission 1.5 hours before the start

Admission: 7:00 PM

We (will) guide you through the centuries of Dürkheim's city history. Celts and Romans, Salier and Leininger, revolutionaries and spa guests. They have left traces thousands of years old and thus come alive on this city tour. Hear about Dürkheim's white gold, a Roman quarry, one of the oldest foundations in Germany, churches and their secrets, a giant barrel, Mediterranean plants, one of the longest graduation towers in Germany, and much more.
The route leads through the spa park and city center with its squares, past fountains, monuments, and buildings, ending at the cultural center Haus Catoir with the city museum.
Conclusion with a glass of sparkling wine or grape juice at the city museum.

Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
Meeting point: Tourist Information
Bus stop: Wurstmarktplatz (city bus or Mobility-on-Demand "MoD")
Additional costs apply for a subsequent visit to the city museum (entrance fee city museum)
(for individual guests and small groups of up to 6 people)

Additional costs apply for a subsequent visit to the city museum (entrance fee city museum)

A mysterious comedy by Juan Carlos Rubio
Translated into German by Wolfgang Seidenberg
1927. Puerto de La Cruz, Tenerife. Hotel Taoro. The already famous young writer Agatha Christie is facing yet another sleepless night. The ghosts of her broken relationship with her husband and the recent loss of her mother have shaken her perception of reality to the core. She is ready to commit a foolish act, just to no longer have to suffer once and for all.
But the unexpected visit of a mysterious gentleman will take events in a mysterious and drastic direction...
2026 is the Agatha Christie year: On January 12, her death anniversary will be commemorated for the 50th time. And exactly 100 years ago, in December 1926, the strange eleven-day disappearance of the writer kept the world on edge. Even the New York Times and the writer Arthur Conan Doyle participated in the search at that time.
A Netflix series, new adaptations of her crime stories by Kenneth Branagh, and the presence of her works on German stages ("The Mousetrap," "Murder on the Orient Express") testify that Agatha Christie is still very much alive today. In the best sense.

Doors open 30 minutes before the performance starts.

Die Young Card kann insgesamt 5 Mal eingelöst werden und ist für Konzertbesucher:innen bis zur Vollendung des 25. Lebensjahrs gültig.
Um die einzelnen Vorführungen zu buchen, geben Sie bitte den auf der 5er Karte abgedruckten Code im Bestellprozess an. Durch den Code wird eine kostenfreie Preisstufe freigeschaltet, die Sie dann buchen können.

Die Young Card ist nicht für ausverkaufte Konzerte gültig.

KEIN EINTRITT MIT DIESER KARTE.

Wine lovers and wine explorers, pay attention! Every Tuesday at 4:00 PM (excluding public holidays), we welcome you to the Weingut Mesel for a joint wine tasting in a casual, family atmosphere at our winery at Neuberg. From our over 30 wines of various grape varieties and flavors, you will receive 6 samples along with entertaining and informative commentary, including a short tour of the winery. To conclude, we will also gladly offer you a specialty from our distillery for tasting. We look forward to your visit!

Duration: approx. 1 hour
Meeting point: Weingut Mesel, Am Neuberg 8, 67098 Bad Dürkheim
Note: this tour is not barrier-free.
For individual guests and small groups of up to 6 people.

The cult band of the 80s

The music of Münchener Freiheit has a special attraction. Its charm remains unbroken to this day and is strong enough to win over the hearts of the upcoming generation. Hits like "Oh Baby," "SOS," the super hits "Ohne Dich," "1000-mal Du," or the symphonic masterpiece "So lang’ man Träume noch leben kann" can be found in almost every CD shelf in the country.

Münchener Freiheit is a band that has written German and also international pop history. One reason for this is certainly the unique "Freiheit-Sound" consisting of unmistakable harmony singing, beautiful, catchy melodies, and gripping straight rock rhythms. After just a few seconds, every music fan knows: this can only be Münchener Freiheit.

In the fall of 2011, singer Stefan Zauner decided to go his own way and leave the band. In the future, Stefan wants to realize himself a bit more by producing his own songs and CDs and creating productions for other artists.

The name and brand "Münchener Freiheit" has been shaped over the past 30 years by all 5 band members into what the band is today. Therefore, Aron Strobel, Michael Kunzi, Rennie Hatzke, and Alex Grünwald will continue to perform with Tim as the new frontman and produce CDs.

Tim received classical vocal training, is an actor, and has been a host on several TV programs on ARD, BR, RTL, etc. Tim Wilhelm is already known to the band through several joint studio productions over the years. The first shows in the new lineup were extremely successful, as Tim excels at engaging both the existing fan base and new fans with his refreshing presence.

Copyright: Tim Wilhelm

Organizer: Rockline Promotion UG

Doors open 1 hour before the start

KÖRPERWELTEN – Anatomy of Happiness

The body as a place of happiness
Great love, a carefree life, true friendship... we all strive for happiness. But have you ever wondered how happiness actually arises? Why it is so important for our lives and why we can’t get enough of it? Or why we can’t permanently preserve happiness?

Like every action, perception, or sensation, the feeling of happiness is also a result of certain processes in our body. In the Heidelberg KÖRPERWELTEN Museum, you can discover what exactly lies beneath your skin with real anatomical specimens and which structures are involved in the emergence of the feeling of happiness. In doing so, you will learn a lot of interesting things about your organ functions and about health in general. And you will be surprised at how versatile positive or negative emotions affect the entire body. Because everything we experience, feel, and do or don’t do with our body ultimately has an impact on it sooner or later.

An exhibition that will change your perspective on yourself.

Last entry: 5:00 PM

Wallis Bird is back: In 2026, the Irish artist will finally tour again with her band, bringing her new album "I Can See Your House From Here," on which she powerfully explores existential themes. After two years on the road with the neo-classical band Spark for their joint album "Visions Of Venus," it is once again time for Wallis Bird to give her own and especially the new songs an exclusive place on stage. Because that is exactly where the power of the artist shines the brightest: Her intense energy, magnificent voice, and the sharing of intimate moments make her shows special, inclusive experiences that touch, shake up, and connect.

Doors open: 7:00 PM

Discover the winery with the unicorn.

In a historically significant location, the Pfeffingen winery combines tradition with modern winemaking artistry. The extraordinary origin shapes wines with character and depth – repeatedly internationally awarded. A special specialty of the house is the Scheurebe, which is interpreted here in a multifaceted and expressive way – a hallmark of the distinctive style. The unicorn, the heraldic animal of the house, stands for conviction and the courage to forge one's own path. This attitude is particularly evident in the comprehensive commitment to sustainability: resource-saving management of the vineyards, promotion of biodiversity, future-oriented cultivation methods, and responsible handling of energy and nature are firmly embedded in the winery's philosophy. Experience a wine tasting that unites history, excellence, and responsible enjoyment.

Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
Number of participants: min. 4 to max. 15 people
Meeting point: Weingut Pfeffingen, Pfeffingen 2, 67098 Bad Dürkheim
Registration deadline the day before the event
(for individual guests and small groups of up to 6 people)

After his moving and celebrated solo concert at Enjoy Jazz 2023, the extraordinary pianist and composer Jason Moran is embarking on a solo journey once again. This time with the music of the great Duke Ellington, as a tribute, memory, and re-contextualization. As Moran himself says, it took him decades to feel ready to open the door to Duke's mastery as a composer, bandleader, and above all as a pianist. The result shows Moran at the peak of his skill and virtuosity. Deeply immersed in the historical and musical significance of Ellington, whose work he translates with his own artistic interpretation. Respectfully and with great sensitivity, it presents Moran as a master of intertwining melodic lines, with which he creates an entire sound universe. Like a painting made of eruptive color gradients, thick and shimmering.

Entrance at 7:00 PM

THE ROOM

TWO PEOPLE! ONE ROOM! NO ESCAPE!
Psychothriller-Musical
with Inna Herrmann & Darius Merstein

Why are they here? Who locked them in? And is the room really the prison – or are they themselves?

The Room is much more than a classic musical. In this intense psychological thriller, acting, music, and emotions blend into an extraordinary theater experience.

Between truth and memory, hope and despair, a story filled with surprising twists, moving songs, and powerful feelings unfolds.

This evening is accompanied by specially composed music.

The Performers

Inna Herrmann
The trained musical actress has already performed on international stages and has thrilled audiences in successful productions like Mamma Mia! and AIDA. With her impressive stage presence, expressive voice, and great emotionality, she captivates her audience.

Darius Merstein
Darius Merstein has been one of the renowned musical performers in the German-speaking world for decades. He has celebrated great successes in shows like Jekyll & Hyde, Les Misérables, West Side Story, and Titanic. In addition, he works as a director, composer, and vocal coach, impressing with his exceptional vocal versatility.

Doors open 1 hour before the event starts.

The international legal protection of human rights faces a paradox: While regional courts make landmark decisions on climate justice, the rule of law, and discrimination, human rights institutions are increasingly under pressure due to democratic backsliding and authoritarian trends. On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, high-ranking representatives of international and national courts will discuss the future of regional human rights protection, the dialogue between the courts, and how to deal with increasing political pressure:

Dr. Blaise Tchikaya, President of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights
Prof. Dr. Ann-Katrin Kaufhold, Vice President of the Federal Constitutional Court
Prof. Dr. Anja Seibert-Fohr, Judge at the European Court of Human Rights

Welcome: Prof. Dr. Helmut Philipp Aust, Director at MPIL
Moderation: Prof. Dr. Matthias Goldmann, Professor of International Law at EBS Law School

In cooperation with the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law

In our realm of sound, music mediator Heike Schuhmacher welcomes you and accompanies you on your discovery journey through the orchestral instrumentation. All instruments can be touched, explored, and tried out by you and your children. During the subsequent tour through the Philharmonie, you can ask questions to your heart's content: Where are all the notes hiding, and who carries all the chairs and music stands back and forth? How do the orchestral instruments get into the big truck when the orchestra goes on tour? What does the treasure chamber of our drummers look like? In the end, we will go to the rehearsal room, the heart of the Philharmonie. A special moment and a unique opportunity to sit in the seat of the trumpet player or on the stool of the bassist, or even to stand for a moment at the podium of our chief conductor Michael Francis.

Meeting point: Hans-Klüber-Platz (back side of Wilhelm-Hack-Museum) 5 minutes before the start

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A mysterious comedy by Juan Carlos Rubio
Translated into German by Wolfgang Seidenberg
1927. Puerto de La Cruz, Tenerife. Hotel Taoro. The already famous young writer Agatha Christie is facing yet another sleepless night. The ghosts of her broken relationship with her husband and the recent loss of her mother have shaken her perception of reality to the core. She is ready to commit a foolish act, just to no longer have to suffer once and for all.
But the unexpected visit of a mysterious gentleman will take events in a mysterious and drastic direction...
2026 is the Agatha Christie year: On January 12, her death anniversary will be commemorated for the 50th time. And exactly 100 years ago, in December 1926, the strange eleven-day disappearance of the writer kept the world on edge. Even the New York Times and the writer Arthur Conan Doyle participated in the search at that time.
A Netflix series, new adaptations of her crime stories by Kenneth Branagh, and the presence of her works on German stages ("The Mousetrap," "Murder on the Orient Express") testify that Agatha Christie is still very much alive today. In the best sense.

Doors open 30 minutes before the performance starts.

A wild ride through 1000 years of art – an overview of all epochs! Why is the Baroque the cocaine of art? What does Expressionism have to do with the Milka cow? And why is the Renaissance the overachiever among the epochs? Full of humor, the comedian and art historian Jakob Schwerdtfeger provides an understandable and well-founded overview of all art epochs – from the Middle Ages to the present day. Like a truffle pig, he searches for fun facts and anecdotes, whether from great masters or underrated underdogs. Why did the Mona Lisa end up in a pizza advertisement? How did ghost summoning influence the invention of abstraction? And how did singer Taylor Swift make an unknown painting world-famous? This book has the answers ready. Schwerdtfeger's unique mix of knowledge and entertainment allows us to experience art history anew. So, no more overwhelm and boredom!

Photo© Marvin Ruppert

Admission 18:30

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Die Young Card kann insgesamt 5 Mal eingelöst werden und ist für Konzertbesucher:innen bis zur Vollendung des 25. Lebensjahrs gültig.
Um die einzelnen Vorführungen zu buchen, geben Sie bitte den auf der 5er Karte abgedruckten Code im Bestellprozess an. Durch den Code wird eine kostenfreie Preisstufe freigeschaltet, die Sie dann buchen können.

Die Young Card ist nicht für ausverkaufte Konzerte gültig.

KEIN EINTRITT MIT DIESER KARTE.

In our realm of sound, music mediator Heike Schuhmacher welcomes you and accompanies you on your discovery journey through the orchestral instrumentation. All instruments can be touched, explored, and tried out by you and your children. During the subsequent tour through the Philharmonie, you can ask questions to your heart's content: Where are all the notes hiding, and who carries all the chairs and music stands back and forth? How do the orchestral instruments get into the big truck when the orchestra goes on tour? What does the treasure chamber of our drummers look like? In the end, we will go to the rehearsal room, the heart of the Philharmonie. A special moment and a unique opportunity to sit in the seat of the trumpet player or on the stool of the bassist, or even to stand for a moment at the podium of our chief conductor Michael Francis.

Meeting point: Hans-Klüber-Platz (back side of Wilhelm-Hack-Museum) 5 minutes before the start

Sold Out