The rose is a fascinating flower. Not only is it an ornament for any garden and wonderfully fragrant – no, it has also influenced wide parts of life with its symbolic power, such as love, politics, art, mythology, religion, and much more. Furthermore, rose oil and rose water are used in the cosmetics and food industries, and 42 percent of all cut flowers sold are roses, with cultivation in non-European countries and trade being problematic.

As particularly beautiful flowering plants and an indispensable part of the ecosystem, roses can also raise awareness of the pressing issues of the present, such as biodiversity and conservation, and thus the climate problem. All of this is at the center of the exhibition on the cultural history of the rose, while of course the plant and its role in garden culture will not be overlooked.
Interesting objects from the fields of fashion, design, art, as well as everyday life, are meant to convey a sense of the allure that the rose has exerted and continues to exert – even with its dark side.

Scent stations promise an experience for the senses, and several interactive stations make the exhibition an experience for the whole family.

Sponsored by the MWK and the Lüneburg Landscape Association, the VR Foundation of the Volksbanken and Raiffeisenbanken in Northern Germany, Volksbank Celle, branch of the Hannoversche Volksbank, and the Museumsverein Celle e.V.

Tue - Sun 11 AM - 5 PM

The rose is a fascinating flower. Not only is it an ornament for any garden and wonderfully fragrant – no, it has also influenced wide parts of life with its symbolic power, such as love, politics, art, mythology, religion, and much more. Furthermore, rose oil and rose water are used in the cosmetics and food industries, and 42 percent of all cut flowers sold are roses, with cultivation in non-European countries and trade being problematic.

As particularly beautiful flowering plants and an indispensable part of the ecosystem, roses can also raise awareness of the pressing issues of the present, such as biodiversity and conservation, and thus the climate problem. All of this is at the center of the exhibition on the cultural history of the rose, while of course the plant and its role in garden culture will not be overlooked.
Interesting objects from the fields of fashion, design, art, as well as everyday life, are meant to convey a sense of the allure that the rose has exerted and continues to exert – even with its dark side.

Scent stations promise an experience for the senses, and several interactive stations make the exhibition an experience for the whole family.

Sponsored by the MWK and the Lüneburg Landscape Association, the VR Foundation of the Volksbanken and Raiffeisenbanken in Northern Germany, Volksbank Celle, branch of the Hannoversche Volksbank, and the Museumsverein Celle e.V.

Tue - Sun 11 AM - 5 PM

HORIZONS – The spectacular new show from HOLIDAY ON ICE

Experience the fascination and energy of the big city on ice like never before! Breathtaking performances, daring stunts, impressive acrobatics and parkour acts, as well as a stage set that comes to life – all this and many more surprises await you at the brand new show HORIZONS!

Under the motto "Feel the City Beat!", you will dive into the energy, movement, and sound of a vibrant metropolis. Let yourself be swept away by the pulsating city and discover unique locations of an urban city on ice. Be part of this spectacular live show that puts the diverse stories and characters of the people shaping city life in the spotlight.

Doors open at 6:00 PM

The rose is a fascinating flower. Not only is it an ornament for any garden and wonderfully fragrant – no, it has also influenced wide parts of life with its symbolic power, such as love, politics, art, mythology, religion, and much more. Furthermore, rose oil and rose water are used in the cosmetics and food industries, and 42 percent of all cut flowers sold are roses, with cultivation in non-European countries and trade being problematic.

As particularly beautiful flowering plants and an indispensable part of the ecosystem, roses can also raise awareness of the pressing issues of the present, such as biodiversity and conservation, and thus the climate problem. All of this is at the center of the exhibition on the cultural history of the rose, while of course the plant and its role in garden culture will not be overlooked.
Interesting objects from the fields of fashion, design, art, as well as everyday life, are meant to convey a sense of the allure that the rose has exerted and continues to exert – even with its dark side.

Scent stations promise an experience for the senses, and several interactive stations make the exhibition an experience for the whole family.

Sponsored by the MWK and the Lüneburg Landscape Association, the VR Foundation of the Volksbanken and Raiffeisenbanken in Northern Germany, Volksbank Celle, branch of the Hannoversche Volksbank, and the Museumsverein Celle e.V.

Tue - Sun 11 AM - 5 PM

The rose is a fascinating flower. Not only is it an ornament for any garden and wonderfully fragrant – no, it has also influenced wide parts of life with its symbolic power, such as love, politics, art, mythology, religion, and much more. Furthermore, rose oil and rose water are used in the cosmetics and food industries, and 42 percent of all cut flowers sold are roses, with cultivation in non-European countries and trade being problematic.

As particularly beautiful flowering plants and an indispensable part of the ecosystem, roses can also raise awareness of the pressing issues of the present, such as biodiversity and conservation, and thus the climate problem. All of this is at the center of the exhibition on the cultural history of the rose, while of course the plant and its role in garden culture will not be overlooked.
Interesting objects from the fields of fashion, design, art, as well as everyday life, are meant to convey a sense of the allure that the rose has exerted and continues to exert – even with its dark side.

Scent stations promise an experience for the senses, and several interactive stations make the exhibition an experience for the whole family.

Sponsored by the MWK and the Lüneburg Landscape Association, the VR Foundation of the Volksbanken and Raiffeisenbanken in Northern Germany, Volksbank Celle, branch of the Hannoversche Volksbank, and the Museumsverein Celle e.V.

Tue - Sun 11 AM - 5 PM

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The traveling exhibition illustrates the biographies of eight exemplary selected Jewish children and adolescents who were deported in April 1945 with the "Lost Transport" from the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp and were liberated near the mining village of Tröbitz in Lusatia.

The focus is on the life stories of the Jewish Child Survivors. The exhibition, consisting of eleven stelae, showcases the lives of Jewish families in the occupied countries through mostly unknown private photographs and illustrations, the deportation to the transit and concentration camps of the "Third Reich," as well as the diverse life paths after liberation in Tröbitz. The emphasis is on the lasting impressions of Jewish children shaped by the terrible experiences of persecution and the loss of close family members.

An exhibition by the Freundeskreis Technisches Denkmal Brikettfabrik LOUISE e.V., Domsdorf.
The Bomann Museum presents the exhibition in cooperation with the Stiftung Niedersächsische Gedenkstätten.

Tue - Sun 11 AM - 5 PM

On Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, the Johannes-Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach will be performed at the Marktkirche Hannover. The Bachchor and Bachorchester Hannover under Christian Rohrbach follow the long tradition of performing oratorio passion music, particularly works by Bach, on this occasion. The special aspect of this year's performance: it will feature Bach's first revision of the piece, the 2nd version from 1725 – in its 300th anniversary year. The master continuously refined his Johannes-Passion throughout his life, making significant changes in the year following its premiere, exchanging whole choral movements, and adding alternative arias. The Bachchor Hannover will perform with the Bachorchester on historical instruments and a young ensemble of outstanding vocal soloists. The world-renowned countertenor Andreas Scholl has been engaged for the alto part.
The overall supervision is in the hands of Christian Rohrbach, who has been the new choir director at Marktkirche Hannover since November 2024.

Johann Sebastian Bach: Johannes-Passion (1725)
Josefine Mindus, soprano | Andreas Scholl, alto | Martin Platz, tenor | Friedrich Hamel, bass | Daniel Semsichko, Jesus
Bachchor Hannover
Bachorchester Hannover
Conductor: Christian Rohrbach

Copyright: Nils Ole Peters

Doors open: 19:15

Entry 19:00 hrs

No tickets available here

Attention: This production contains martial representations and the use of high-frequency light. If you find this disturbing, we ask you to exercise caution.

RIAN TOUR 20252026

What happened there? Just over two years ago, RIAN was an in-demand newcomer, drawing attention with his first songs in German. One of them – "Schwarzes Schaf" – went viral in 2023 and was a taste of things to come; RIAN, who simultaneously experienced a breakthrough as a successful comedy influencer, possesses a zeitgeist and unembarrassing mainstream compatibility.

With that, RIAN has also found his style: He combines German-speaking indie pop with smart comedy and always conveys social and political relevance for the good cause in his output. His songs are charming gems that stand in the tradition of KAFFKIEZ, Danger Dan, Antilopen Gang, Falco, Manu Chao, or Jonathan Richman – upfront, they are definitely funny and danceable, yet deep around the corners, (self-)critical, and always empathetic. The pop line from feet to heart to head has rarely felt so correct.

In 2024, RIAN then achieved a genuine hit with "Verwandtschaftstreffen" from the EP of the same name: He was nominated three times for the Amadeus Austrian Music Award and reached number one in the Austrian Shazam Charts, the Austria Viral Charts, and the Ö3-Austro-Charts. The song was awarded Gold in Austria and is currently aiming for Platinum. With 15 million streams, RIAN has firmly cemented his place in the German-speaking music scene, "Verwandtschaftstreffen" is on heavy rotation on the biggest radio stations and has become the life soundtrack for fans.

On the tour for the EP, the hit, but even more so his reputation as an excellent live entertainer, filled venues: After a completely sold-out "Verwandtschaftstreffen Tour 2025" and a tour finale in Vienna with over 3,000 fans, it is clear that RIAN has reached the next level. In Austria, he is recognized in supermarkets, and a fan selfie with him or "a video for the third cousin" is no longer unusual.

The fan turnout in Germany is also immense, as is the appetite for RIAN shows – all DE dates were completely sold out, including upgrades and additional shows. Therefore, RIAN announces an extensive tour for autumn 2025 and spring 2026: The artist will be seen in 26 cities across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland – promising even bigger shows, even more live energy, and of course, plenty of new music.

Until the tour, RIAN is intensively working on new songs – and already hints that his debut album is expected in early 2026. His blend of pop, indie, and hip-hop, paired with his cabaret performances and profound lyrics, makes him one of the most exciting live acts of the year.

Doors: 18:00 Uhr

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

The exhibition showcases the multifaceted cultural history of the rose and places it in a broader ecological and economic context.

The rose captivates with its beauty, its variety of varieties, and its fragrance. It has fascinated people for centuries. There are few flowers that possess greater symbolic power, whether in love, mythology, politics, or religion. It has inspired generations of artists, musicians, poets, and thinkers. Women have been equated with blooming roses, for example in Goethe's "Heidenröslein" - which can now also be read critically in light of the "Me too debate." The exhibition deals with the underlying images of women that influence our thinking and language to this day.

Currently, flowers as an indispensable part of the ecosystem are receiving great attention. As particularly beautiful flowering plants, roses can raise awareness of pressing contemporary issues such as biodiversity and conservation, and thus for climate issues. The exhibition also shows how rose components are processed into rose water and rose oil and used in cosmetics, food, and medicine. In addition, 42 percent of the cut flowers sold are roses. The exhibition sheds light on the issues of cultivation and trade.

There are also plans to incorporate the museum's courtyards into the exhibition via a flower path. The connection between the indoor and outdoor areas with scent stations and interactive opportunities on the one hand, and fragrant planting in the courtyards on the other hand, appeals to the senses in a particularly intense way.

Sponsored by the MWK and Lüneburg Landscape Association, the VR Foundation of the Volksbanks and Raiffeisenbanks in northern Germany, Volksbank Celle, branch of the Hannoversche Volksbank and by the Museum Association in Celle e.V.

Tue - Sun 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Four friendly couples have arranged to have dinner together. They have known each other for a long time, are well-rehearsed with each other, and have no secrets from one another. The occasion for today's gathering is a lunar eclipse that the friends want to watch together from the terrace. Rocco and Eva, the hosts, have prepared fine ragout and exquisite wines. Nothing seems to stand in the way of a perfect dinner. There is particular anticipation for Peppe, who has announced he is coming with his new girlfriend Lucilla. Peppe arrives slightly late. And he comes alone. Lucilla has a fever and sends her apologies. But is she really sick? Doubts arise within the friend circle. Was there a fight? Are the couple already separated again? Suddenly, the question of honesty is in the air. Are they really as open as they claim? The rising unrest inspires Eva to a crazy game idea: everyone puts their smartphones on the table, and everything that comes in will be shared. Messages are read aloud, phone calls are overheard, every little WhatsApp message is shown. What starts as harmless fun soon escalates into an emotional chaos – full of surprising twists and delicate revelations. "Each of us has three lives," remarks Paolo Genovese on his play, "a private one, a public one, and a secret one." In his furious comedy, he brings the latter to light.

The rose is a fascinating flower. Not only is it an ornament for any garden and wonderfully fragrant – no, it has also influenced wide parts of life with its symbolic power, such as love, politics, art, mythology, religion, and much more. Furthermore, rose oil and rose water are used in the cosmetics and food industries, and 42 percent of all cut flowers sold are roses, with cultivation in non-European countries and trade being problematic.

As particularly beautiful flowering plants and an indispensable part of the ecosystem, roses can also raise awareness of the pressing issues of the present, such as biodiversity and conservation, and thus the climate problem. All of this is at the center of the exhibition on the cultural history of the rose, while of course the plant and its role in garden culture will not be overlooked.
Interesting objects from the fields of fashion, design, art, as well as everyday life, are meant to convey a sense of the allure that the rose has exerted and continues to exert – even with its dark side.

Scent stations promise an experience for the senses, and several interactive stations make the exhibition an experience for the whole family.

Sponsored by the MWK and the Lüneburg Landscape Association, the VR Foundation of the Volksbanken and Raiffeisenbanken in Northern Germany, Volksbank Celle, branch of the Hannoversche Volksbank, and the Museumsverein Celle e.V.

Tue - Sun 11 AM - 5 PM

The traveling exhibition illustrates the biographies of eight exemplary selected Jewish children and adolescents who were deported in April 1945 with the "Lost Transport" from the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp and were liberated near the mining village of Tröbitz in Lusatia.

The focus is on the life stories of the Jewish Child Survivors. The exhibition, consisting of eleven stelae, showcases the lives of Jewish families in the occupied countries through mostly unknown private photographs and illustrations, the deportation to the transit and concentration camps of the "Third Reich," as well as the diverse life paths after liberation in Tröbitz. The emphasis is on the lasting impressions of Jewish children shaped by the terrible experiences of persecution and the loss of close family members.

An exhibition by the Freundeskreis Technisches Denkmal Brikettfabrik LOUISE e.V., Domsdorf.
The Bomann Museum presents the exhibition in cooperation with the Stiftung Niedersächsische Gedenkstätten.

Tue - Sun 11 AM - 5 PM

FOLKMETAL by MANDOWAR

Image © Eddy Frühwirth

Doors open: 19:30 Uhr

During a castle tour, guests gain interesting insights into the Baroque court life as well as the customs and traditions at court. Above all, a tour offers the opportunity to take a look into the unique castle chapel, the castle kitchen, and the historical castle theater (as long as the rehearsal situation allows).

During a castle tour, guests gain interesting insights into the Baroque court life as well as the customs and traditions at court. Above all, a tour offers the opportunity to take a look into the unique castle chapel, the castle kitchen, and the historical castle theater (as long as the rehearsal situation allows).

During a castle tour, guests gain interesting insights into the Baroque court life as well as the customs and traditions at court. Above all, a tour offers the opportunity to take a look into the unique castle chapel, the castle kitchen, and the historical castle theater (as long as the rehearsal situation allows).