Johnny & The Jonettes – these are three charming ladies and four charming gentlemen from Wiesbaden.
The musical focus of the Jonettes is on the so-called three-part close harmony singing in the style of the legendary Andrew Sisters or the Chordettes (e.g., Lollipop, Mr. Sandman). Song pearls of past decades, arranged and crafted by the septet, sound in a new guise.
The musical repertoire includes swing standards such as "Sing, Sing, Sing," "Bei mir bist Du schön," "Take Five," "Fly me to the moon," Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, and many more, but also does not shy away from classics of the 50s and 60s (Mr. Sandman, Blue Moon, Down Town).
Groovy soul numbers by Aretha Franklin, Chain, Chain Chain are part of the program, but also classics like Moon River, All that Jazz.
Additionally, newer songs presented in a swing sound (I will survive, Leaving on a jet plane).
The whole is presented in the typical Jonettes sound:
three female and one male voice, accompanied by guitar, double bass, piano, and drums create a colorful soundscape with perfect harmony voices, changing lead singers, and carry the audience into a world of pleasant sound.
The moderation or announcements are an integral part of the program and quickly create a good atmosphere between the artists and the audience.

This performance is unfortunately sold out! We have many other great events!

What power does the word have? For Halleschen Pietismus, the word was of central importance. On the ground floor of the Historical Orphanage, we show you how August Hermann Francke's reform movement could spread around the world.

Francke developed central reformative goals of Martin Luther's with Halleschen Pietismus. His approach was as clear as it was revolutionary: Every person should find God through their own Bible reading. However, for this to happen, everyone - boys and girls alike - had to learn to read, everyone should be able to afford their own Bible and it should be printed in their own native language. Therefore, Francke established schools for all social classes, printed millions of German-language People's Bibles, and created an international network through which the Bible was translated into many other languages. His educational initiative allowed a broad population to engage with the word. In the 18th-century evangelical parsonages, the authors of the Romantic and Enlightenment periods were highly regarded. A culture of self-reflection spread in Pietism, which was reflected in diaries and personal testimonies, giving us remarkable insights into the spiritual life of people of that time. Symbolically, the power of the word is also evident in the meticulously restored pulpit from the Church of St. Ulrich in Halle, where Francke preached from 1715 and which you can admire in the exhibition.

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Art and Natural History Chamber is considered the oldest German museum room. It was established by August Hermann Francke for educational purposes and is now once again set up according to the original museum concept of the 18th century in its historical location in the attic of the Historical Orphanage.

Eighteen richly decorated collection cabinets house approximately 3000 natural specimens, curiosities, and artifacts. They provide a unique impression of a Baroque cabinet of curiosities. Unlike modern museums, the chamber follows an encyclopedic collecting approach. A distinction is made between natural specimens and artifacts. The natural specimens are divided into rocks, plants, and animals, while the artifacts are categorized into visual arts, calligraphy, coins, everyday culture, and clothing. The goal was to create a mirror image of the world: a microcosm that made the macrocosm as the wonderful creation of God tangible.

In a series of events, art projects take place around the Art and Natural History Chamber. In the so-called "Contemporary Reflections on the Art and Natural History Chamber," foundations invite artists to engage in an artistic dialogue with the chamber.

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Tue-Sun 10am-5pm

Palace-like, the orphanage rises on Franckeplatz. Then as now, it is the centerpiece of the Francke Foundations. Erected in 1698 as the first building of the school city, it represents a new facet of European Baroque, combining confident representation without extravagant ornamentation and setting the tone for orphanage architecture.

Today, the orphanage is our museum and cultural center. Right from the start, two permanent exhibitions guide you through the history of the foundation and the global impact of Pietism. On the first floor, the former prayer and singing hall surprises with its bright architecture. Today, it enjoys an excellent reputation as a concert hall due to its fantastic acoustics. In the adjacent conference rooms, a photo exhibition showcases the impressive renovation work since the foundations were reestablished in 1991. The second floor is reserved for our changing special exhibitions, which provide insight into important themes of the foundation's history from both a historical and contemporary perspective. Passing through the art and natural history collections in the attic, you reach the balcony via a narrow wooden staircase. Here, a wide view opens up over the impressive ensemble with school buildings from three centuries. There is also a splendid panorama of the Old Town of Halle from here. In the basement, children can explore their own paths in the Krokoseum.

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

What power does the word have? For Halleschen Pietismus, the word was of central importance. On the ground floor of the Historical Orphanage, we show you how August Hermann Francke's reform movement could spread around the world.

Francke developed central reformative goals of Martin Luther's with Halleschen Pietismus. His approach was as clear as it was revolutionary: Every person should find God through their own Bible reading. However, for this to happen, everyone - boys and girls alike - had to learn to read, everyone should be able to afford their own Bible and it should be printed in their own native language. Therefore, Francke established schools for all social classes, printed millions of German-language People's Bibles, and created an international network through which the Bible was translated into many other languages. His educational initiative allowed a broad population to engage with the word. In the 18th-century evangelical parsonages, the authors of the Romantic and Enlightenment periods were highly regarded. A culture of self-reflection spread in Pietism, which was reflected in diaries and personal testimonies, giving us remarkable insights into the spiritual life of people of that time. Symbolically, the power of the word is also evident in the meticulously restored pulpit from the Church of St. Ulrich in Halle, where Francke preached from 1715 and which you can admire in the exhibition.

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

4 talers and 16 groschen are considered the founding capital of the Francke Foundations. How an unparalleled school city grew from this unexpected donation to a simple pastor in Glaucha can be discovered on the ground floor of the Historical Orphanage. A multimedia installation and numerous extraordinary objects will transport you into the fascinating founding and impact history of Francke's work. Because what began with a school for the poor and an orphanage, developed in a few decades into a true reform project that was based on education: Over 2,000 students learned in various schools, specially constructed economic buildings, a hospital, and a pharmacy guaranteed the care of over 3,000 people on the premises, unique cultural-historical collections in the library and chamber of wonders were established, and Francke's ideas were spread within and outside Europe. August Hermann Francke wanted nothing less than a "world change through personal change." Discover everything he set in motion through this.

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Boomer – these are not rare animals or endangered cuddly toys, but millions of people born between 1950 and 1970. They like to laugh, often and gladly visit cabaret, are forward-looking, and responsibly enjoy life.
Lars Reichow pays tribute to this generation and at the same time builds a bridge to the Millennial generation and Generation Z.
Boomer welcome – Millennials beloved !!!
Lars Reichow is a cabaret artist, comedian, pianist, and singer, and Boomerland is wild and dramatic, comical and funny. A storm of emotions and only real with the wing of passion.

Image © Stadt Meerbusch

Doors open: 19:15

Tickets may still be available at all Reservix advance ticket outlets and at the box office

You are between 8 and 12 years old and eager to paint, draw, model, or create mosaics?

Then you are exactly right in our children's studio with the freelance artist Ruth Sommerhoff! Here, you can realize your own ideas in a real studio. You will playfully learn different artistic techniques and can let your creativity run wild with paper, canvas, clay, and plenty of colors!

For children between 8 and 12 years old.

A maximum of 10 participants!

The participation fee for the entire period is €25.00. Members of the Stadtwerke WiWa Club only pay €20.00. The membership card must be brought to the first appointment.

The children's studio takes place every Thursday, starting from 04.09.25, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

The last appointment is on 18.12.2025.

MACH MAL DAS GROßE LICHT AN

"It is the espresso machine among the programs: pressure, steam, shine, aroma - everything included! Plus the big questions of existence, which are: How do I lead a good life? What comes after? What are the best six of the four major mathematical rules? Let's illuminate everything, and according to the proven pattern: too silly for cabaret, but quite clever for comedy, a beautiful, curving evening, coffee, stories... until I lose the thread, and then we’ll see.

I look forward to seeing you.

Your Torsten Sträter"

- Doors open at 6:30 PM

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Hockey – Secure your time slot now

Ideal for groups of 14 people or more, but also possible for smaller groups from 150 €.
Maximum 20 people

Ice hockey opening hours:
Daily from 6:00 PM

Welcome to the realm of knowledge in the Baroque era: Stepping onto creaking floorboards into the quiet grandeur of our historical library hall, one is immediately enveloped by the collective knowledge of the Early Modern period. Like stage sets in a Baroque theater, the original bookshelves jut into the space, housing around 50,000 books from all fields of knowledge. Behind unassuming book spines lie remarkable treasures, such as the first German Bible printed in America.

At the end of the 17th century, the orphanage's library was established as one of the first public libraries in Germany. Primarily through donations, book exchanges, and their own publications, the library grew so rapidly that within a few years, it was comparable to significant German university libraries. In 1728, it received its own building, which is considered the oldest surviving secular library structure in Germany. Not only in recent times has the library been visited by guests and researchers from around the world: Albrecht von Haller, Johann Joachim Winckelmann, and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe all admired its bibliophilic treasures. We present a selection of them for you in rotating cabinet exhibitions in the former reading room of the library.

10 am - 5 pm

Close-up magic with David Lavé.
Experience 2 x 45 minutes of magical entertainment in a stylish atmosphere.
Plus 20 minutes break at our bar.

Admission: 30 minutes before the event starts

Recommended only for children aged 12 and above!

Admission: 7:00 PM

SOLD OUT There may still be 2-4 spots available. Please contact: 0175-4421153

Toni Di Napoli & Pietro Pato, already known to a large audience from television appearances on ARD, RBB, WDR, invite all visitors who enjoy singing to a great concert featuring songs that everyone knows.

A spectacular program, a mix of carefree joy and liberated singing, where artists and audience merge into a choir.

At the same time, the Tenöre4you will present some songs in this concert in a perfect pop-classic mixture with grand, top-class live singing in the Italian singing style.
Fantastic songs and an elite light show with the most famous, legendary worldwide hits from pop, classical, musical & film music such as: -YOU RAISE ME UP -CARUSO- - VOLARE – AZZURRO - MARINA - CAPRI FISCHER- MY WAY - BUONA SERA - SO EIN TAG, SO WUNDERSCHÖN WIE HEUTE - LET IT BE – HALLELUJAH- TITANIC -THE CATS -AVE MARIA- PHANTOM DER OPER - NESSUN DORMA-TIME TO SAY GOODBYE and many more. To actively involve the audience, texts will be displayed.
An experience - pure goosebumps - that exceeds all expectations.

The Tenöre4you have already worked on big stages together with artists like Helmut Lotti, Kim Fisher, Tom Gaebel, Sandy Mölling, Anita & Alexandra Hofmann, and the Babelsberg Film Orchestra.
Numerous show performances have made the name Tenöre4you well-known throughout Germany.
For more than 10 years now, the Tenöre4you have been developing and presenting their stylish and fabulous gala concert program throughout Germany and neighboring countries.

Copyright: Tenöre4you/Z.Gatev

Admission: 7:00 PM

With the redesign of the archaeological department, the third part of the museum's re-conception is completed. The exhibition "Verdammt lang her!" shows the archaeology of the region from the Stone Age to the time of the Alamanni, taking into account the latest research aspects.

Around 100 new loans from the Archaeological Fund Archive of Baden-Württemberg enrich the exhibition and illustrate important individual themes. For example, the gravestone of a Suebian prince found in Bühl in 2011 is shown for the first time. The stone bears the only inscription discovered so far in Baden-Württemberg, providing information about early Roman administration. Important finds from Offenburg and the surrounding area - bronzes, ceramics, jewelry - document the excavation activities of recent decades. But research gaps are also addressed.

The new presentation focuses on archaeological work: How do archaeologists work, how do they determine the age of something, and since when have archaeological finds been of interest to museums?

Hands-On stations, vivid life depictions, and a media station address various aspects of the exhibition and invite visitors to participate and try out.

Closed on Mondays
Tue-Sun 10 am - 5 pm

Palace-like, the orphanage rises on Franckeplatz. Then as now, it is the centerpiece of the Francke Foundations. Erected in 1698 as the first building of the school city, it represents a new facet of European Baroque, combining confident representation without extravagant ornamentation and setting the tone for orphanage architecture.

Today, the orphanage is our museum and cultural center. Right from the start, two permanent exhibitions guide you through the history of the foundation and the global impact of Pietism. On the first floor, the former prayer and singing hall surprises with its bright architecture. Today, it enjoys an excellent reputation as a concert hall due to its fantastic acoustics. In the adjacent conference rooms, a photo exhibition showcases the impressive renovation work since the foundations were reestablished in 1991. The second floor is reserved for our changing special exhibitions, which provide insight into important themes of the foundation's history from both a historical and contemporary perspective. Passing through the art and natural history collections in the attic, you reach the balcony via a narrow wooden staircase. Here, a wide view opens up over the impressive ensemble with school buildings from three centuries. There is also a splendid panorama of the Old Town of Halle from here. In the basement, children can explore their own paths in the Krokoseum.

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Johann Sebastian Bach Weihnachtsoratorium BWV 248 Cantatas I-III
Soprano: Hanna Zumsande
Alto: Britta Schwarz
Tenor: Tilman Lichdi
Bass: N.N
Kammerchor der Frauenkirche
ensemble frauenkirche dresden
Conductor: Frauenkirchenkantor Matthias Grünert

For many, the four drumbeats from the opening chorus of the Christmas Oratorio are a signal: Christmas is approaching. Now I feel that childlike anticipation, that tingling sensation. Now I completely surrender myself to this wonderful music to hear that oh-so-familiar story with renewed wonder each time. And so let us rejoice and be glad, let us stealthily sway along to "Great Lord and Mighty King," and let us secretly sing along with the touching chorales. In short: Let us together enjoy all the magic of Bach's entire "Christmas Oratorio" in the Frauenkirche.

Admission: 19:15 Uhr

Traditionally, "Stars in Concert" presents its captivating Christmas show at the end of the year with the "Christmas Special." Alongside the world-famous number 1 hits of the greatest show legends in music history, the stars will present the most beautiful Christmas songs. As the stage transforms into a shimmering and glittering winter wonderland, the stars take the audience on a musical winter journey. Immerse yourself and experience the magic of Christmas with classics like "I'm Dreaming of A White Christmas," "We Wish You A Merry Christmas," or "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree," and many more hits. This year, Rachel Hiew will also return as Mariah Carey with her unforgettable Christmas classic "All I Want For Christmas Is You" on stage. The Christmas Special will be hosted by Robin Poell, the singing and tapping all-round entertainer.

Admission: 19:00 Uhr

Hannover's cabaret lady number one, DAPHNE DE LUXE invites three excellent artists every evening and turns the Zimtstern-Kabarett into an unforgettable experience.

Enjoy the evening with drinks and optionally with the festive cinnamon star buffet.
(On these days, there is no "small menu" in the hall)

The seats are reserved for you!

Doors open at 6:30 PM, the seats are reserved

Tickets may still be available at the box office.