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

Peter Orloff and the Black Sea Cossacks - this proven show looks back on half a century of history. As the youngest singer of all Cossack choirs at the time, Peter Orloff was already on stage from the very beginning. Now, the German schlager singer is back on a European tour!

Peter Orloff comes from an old Russian noble family. His father, son of a Tsar's general, was a theologian and later led the Black Sea Cossack Choir founded in the 1930s, where Peter Orloff showcased his voice.

The concert is a musical journey through the enchanting world of old Russia with romances, stories, and ballads of grand expressiveness, deep melancholy, and overflowing temperament. A must-see for every fan of Russian choirs!

Doors open at 6:00 PM.

What connects an AfD voter and a climate activist? The fear that the world, as it is, will perish. So much for a divided society! Whether right or left, "old white man" or young "woke" woman, cargo bike fan or vaccine skeptic: We are united in our fear of a bleak future.

But Sarah Bosetti has no desire for fear and gloom. And she has a better idea! If we do not like the future as it is depicted, we should paint a prettier one and work towards it. If no one cares about democracy anymore, we should not give it up but make it better.

"Make Democracy Great Again!" is a funny, sharp, and stirring plea for the rescue of democracy. Sarah Bosetti offers politicians communication tutoring, invents the most beautiful fake news, writes thoughtful protest posters, and shows why it is a privilege to be able to get up from the couch.

Sarah Bosetti is a satirist, author, poet, and feminist against her will. She has already been awarded, among others, the Grimme Prize, the German Television Award, the German Cabaret Award, the Joachim Ringelnatz Prize for Poetry, and the Dieter Hildebrandt Prize. She writes and hosts the monthly late-night show "Bosetti Late Night" (3sat), the weekly satire format "Bosetti will reden!" (ZDF), and the extra3 podcast "BosettisWoche" (NDR), and is regularly on live tour throughout the German-speaking area.

Doors open: 7:00 PM, coat check required (free of charge)

Ten Years of Meissen Porcelain Foundation
Exhibition at the Museum of the Meissen Porcelain Foundation, March 21, 2025 to February 22, 2026

Collecting fascinates. The Meissen Porcelain Foundation was founded at the end of 2014, and it began its work in 2015. It preserves the cultural heritage of Meissen porcelain. One of the foundation's tasks is the care of the historical collection of the Meissen porcelain manufactory.

Manufacturer founder Augustus the Strong referred to his passion for porcelain as “Maladie.” This literally means “disease,” but stands for his boundless longing for the precious white gold. This fascination is shared to this day by generations of collectors – and artists. Their porcelains showcase the invention, production, and collection of the white treasures. Porcelain craftsmen provide insight into their art. Happy collectors cherish their treasures. Artists play with the term porcelain and transform centuries-old tools into contemporary porcelain art.

The exhibition provides insight into the work of the foundation and showcases Meissen porcelains around the theme of collecting.

„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

Mega - Party for the Finale of Fasching Time

The party that leaves no wishes unfulfilled. A lot of fun and cool hits to dance to!

Entry: 6:00 PM

Sitting is the new smoking - 60 is the new 40 - doing nothing is the new yoga. And: laughing is the new complaining ... at least with Atze Bauer. Just take an evening to not take all the madness too seriously. Merz, Trump, penguins - are they all going crazy now??? Make a song and laugh again - those are the ingredients for "Lacht mal Lieder," the current program by Atze Bauer. Yes, laughter is allowed. Just like that. Without the doubt that you "actually" should have finished something in the office. The program with AI - Comedic Intelligence. With Atze, there are songs to laugh at, to sing along with, and of course to party to.
90 minutes of fun!

Atze Bauer
- on the road with solo programs since 1998
- over 1000 live performances
- about 1.2 million views on YouTube
- always funny

The image of women? For centuries, it was mostly men who painted, composed, and wrote about it. Even in Aretha Franklin's hit "Natural Woman" from 1967, her self-discovery was attributed to a beloved man. However, the diva's voice made it clear: In truth, it is about female strength, about a woman's autonomy. The female images that Wallis Bird, the tirelessly creative singer-songwriter, has compiled together with the classical band Spark now come exclusively from the pens of female poets or composers. The program spans almost 900 years, eight nations, and three continents – from the early Baroque period in Italy, through Hildegard of Bingen's praise of the maternal wisdom principle and Kate Bush's song "Babooshka," in which a woman tests her partner's fidelity with fabricated love letters, to the Irish artist's own songs. This is exciting not only because of all the roles in which femininity appears but also thanks to the artfully concentrated arrangements: Baroque meets Dancefloor, quiet poetry meets punchy groove. The Berlin-based singer from County Meath and the German band met in 2019 at a state reception by the German President for his Irish counterpart. And quickly, the idea was born to focus on fascinating female composers: women who have truly shaped their own image.

Doors open at 18:30.

Experience one of the richest and most popular music traditions presented by the Ginzburg family: The Ginzburg Dynasty plays Klezmer with all their heart. Those who listen to them can only give one judgment: Magnificent. They create a musical bridge from centuries-old tradition to modernity: Eastern European Klezmer, Swing, Yiddish chansons, Oriental Pop, and finest Jazz – there is something for every taste.
The members of the Ginzburg family are trained professional musicians in the sixth generation, whose Klezmer repertoire has been passed down, expanded, and completed from generation to generation.
They are currently the only professional Klezmer family in Europe. Weddings and other Jewish festivals are their specialty. Nevertheless, they master classical music, jazz, and dance music as well.

Admission: 19:00 Uhr

Friedrich II - the Great! - and the Miller of Sanssouci

"The Quadrature of the Gray or A Hearth and a Crown"

Friedrich II - the Great! - leads a carefree existence in Sanssouci Palace, on 1300 square meters, alone, only with his dogs. However, the luxury abruptly ends when one day an eviction notice arrives: The rising housing shortage demands that the King of Prussia make room for those in need. Just then, the king receives the offer from his neighbor, the Miller of Sanssouci, just in time... The clattering mill has always been a thorn in the side of Old Fritz, and its owner even more so, but faced with the threat of homelessness, the king bites the bullet - and moves into the mill house with his best enemy. This puts the already strained neighborhood to yet another hard test...

Cabaret at the edge of the zeitgeist, sarcastic, but always with a lovable attitude and surrounded by royal charm. Prussia has never been this much fun!

Featuring the director of the Uckermärkische Bühnen Schwedt, André Nicke (King) and Antenne Brandenburg moderator, Andreas Flügge (Miller).

Guest performance in cooperation with the Uckermärkische Bühnen Schwedt/ Oder UBS!

Admission/ Box office opens one hour before the start.

🎤 Semino Rossi – The big live tour 2025
He is one of the most successful and popular Schlager stars in the German-speaking world – Semino Rossi has been captivating millions of audiences for decades with his warm voice, charisma, and emotional songs. In 2025, the star entertainer will finally go on a big tour again and will stop in many cities in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Experience an evening full of emotions, musical highlights, and unforgettable moments – with hits that touch the soul and a stage presence that delights.

As special guests:
– Nadin Meypo, the charming singer with heart and humor
– Kevin Pabst, the star trumpeter with goosebumps guarantee

Doors open at 6:00 PM | Concert without intermission!

"SWING FOREVER": The unforgettable music of Glenn Miller!

The unmistakable, strikingly harmonious and at the same time electrifying sound brings back the feeling of life from the 40s/50s and leaves no doubt from the very first minute about the skills of the excellent musicians. In the large big band formation, timeless world hits like: In The Mood, Pennsylvania 6-5000, Moonlight Serenade, St. Louis Blues March, American Patrol, and many more are presented.

The original arrangements, the irresistible power of the musicians, thrilling joy of playing, and unparalleled energy transform every performance venue into a swing temple.


[Photo: © Nathalie Zimmermann]

Entry: 19:00 Uhr

In the Comedy Club Bruchsal, the best comedy newcomers as well as established artists from the entire German-speaking area perform, who are known from shows like BrosComedy, BigComedy, Comedy Buster, and many TV formats.
The show offers a variety of modern stand-up comedy, but also music comedians occasionally take the stage.

The high-caliber line-up ensures great excitement and an unforgettable, hilarious, and entertaining evening for the audience month after month.

Each of the four top comedians has 20 minutes of stage time to deliver their funniest jokes.

Doors open at 6:45 PM

„Improvisation is the button that prevents our collar from bursting.“

A workshop for repeat offenders who can't help but experiment on stage through improvisation.

Basic course for beginners & newcomers
“Just try it out, it could turn out well.”

An improvisational theater workshop for those who want to throw away their good intentions to test entirely new approaches on stage.

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