Music Discovery Project
»HandWerk«

Mighty Oaks
Frank Strobel | Conductor

The encounter of different musical worlds is the trademark of the Music Discovery Project, with which the hr-Sinfonieorchester fills the myticket Jahrhunderthalle once a year and always delights the audience anew. This time, the guest is the Berlin folk band Mighty Oaks. In times when music is produced cleanly and smoothly, when many musicians work with samples from the internet or are supported by artificial intelligence, Mighty Oaks counter the omnipresent perfectionism with songs that are the exact opposite with their small, deliberate twists and turns. Everything is recorded by hand and with an honest directness that cannot be faked. Their mandolin, tambourine and banjo complement the usual instruments of drums, guitar and bass, plus their three-part vocals. This is why they are sometimes compared to the great Mumford & Sons. Their songs are about the love of nature, friendship and other very personal themes.

Mighty Oaks – that's Ian Hooper from the USA, Claudio Donzelli from Italy and Craig Saunders from Great Britain. The three met in Hamburg and now live in Berlin. Since their breakthrough in 2013 with the album »Howl«, the folk band has played countless live concerts, performed at festivals all over the world and opened for bands such as Shout Out Louds, Kings of Leon and Chvrches. After a creative break, during which each of the three musicians had time to realize their respective solo projects, the three got back together in 2024 and focused on the starting point of their band career: handmade, acoustic music. This resulted in the current album »High Times«. And at the latest since frontman Hooper took part in the show »Sing meinen Song« in 2021, they became really well-known in Germany.

Together with the hr-Sinfonieorchester, the international band from Berlin will once again provide a surprising and unique Music Discovery Project with unusual mixes and contrasts between classical and pop, orchestra and handmade songs and beats. The evening will once again be conducted by Frank Strobel, the renowned film music conductor with whom the hr-Sinfonieorchester has enjoyed a successful collaboration for many years.

Concert duration: about 120 minutes – without a break!

Hausöffnung: 18:30 Uhr Nach Konzertbeginn besteht kein Anspruch auf Saaleinlass.

To call him a bestselling author would be a gross understatement. While he is one of the most well-known and amusing German-speaking columnists, having achieved millions of copies sold with books such as "Der kleine Erziehungsberater," "Die Wumbaba-Trilogie," "Aua!" or currently "Über die Heiterkeit in schwierigen Zeiten und die Frage, wie wichtig uns der Ernst des Lebens sein sollte," he is, in truth, much more than just a successful author. Axel Hacke is a grandmaster of quiet observation.

He enjoys focusing on ordinary events that are hardly worth mentioning. Faithful to the guiding principle of the great journalist Egon Erwin Kisch, "Nothing is more exciting than the truth," he has a talent for perceiving and describing self-evident occurrences as what they truly are upon closer inspection: small sensations of everyday life. This – actually hardly noteworthy – encounter with God also turns into an entertaining tour de force through all possibilities and impossibilities of daily life. So it is here. Tender yet forceful, he depicts an everyday experience that could happen to any of us. We are sitting in the park when suddenly God strolls by. He sits down beside us, and we start a conversation. We talk about this and that, about the weather, about raspberries and about glass recycling bins, about God and the world, as it were. The story could end here – were it not written by Axel Hacke. For quite by chance – and not surprisingly for Hacke – a small office elephant, a smoking snake, people in drawers, an oversized wasp, a beautiful butterfly, to name just a few, appear. We learn quite incidentally what holds the world together at its core (“Das Große Egal”), that God enjoys drinking champagne, and that God’s attempt to create a world made solely of twenty-three-year-old secretaries was unsuccessful.

In the end, all the important questions regarding the meaning, purpose, and entertainment value of our existence are largely answered. Except for one: Can a vegetarian feel sausage-like?

With Christoph Maasch and Sven Marko Schmidt
Directed by: Rainer Ewerrien

Doors open at 7 PM

Photo: FEE PENAFIEL © Christoph Seubert

In the next edition of FÄZZ am Freitag, the jazz collective invites the charming singer FEE PENAFIEL. The Frankfurt singer-songwriter is well known in the scene. Not only did she record a live album with the hr-Bigband in 2021, but she has also released several studio albums (“Nachtluft”, “Ein Zimmer Küche Bad”, “Lieber liegen”, “Zwei Jahre”) and was even awarded the Udo Lindenberg Prize for unconventional music. What once began with street music and living room concerts has long since grown bigger and more professional.

In the Romanfabrik, she meets the FÄZZ collective, which will give her pieces a jazzy touch and promises an exciting concert evening full of interaction and improvisation.

Doors open at 7:00 PM

Your favorite comedi-hens Abby & René are back again for a night of eggs-citing improv! We will gather a whole new hen-semble of fun guests for more hi-jinks and hilarity. Don´t miss it! It will be clucking awesome!

Franz Schubert
Fri, May 29, 2026, 7:30 PM

The fourth Music Insights concert takes you into the world of Franz Schubert (1797–1828), a master of fine nuances and lyrical melody. He combines inner tranquility and passionate movement, delicate melancholy and radiant cheerfulness.

· Lev Loiko,
Solo violist Frankfurt Opera and his guests
Introductions:
· Dr. Lisa Straßberger, KARM

Registration, Tickets:
info@levloiko.com
35 € / 12 €

Welcome to the DFB Campus - the home of German football

The DFB Campus in Frankfurt am Main is the headquarters of the German Football Association. Since June 2022, the campus on Kennedyallee has been the home of the DFB. For the first time in its more than 125-year history, the DFB operates its own sports infrastructure. Administration, sports, and science are all under one roof. This makes the DFB Campus a place of interaction and exchange for grassroots and elite sports.

Would you like to take a look behind the scenes? Here you will learn what the daily life of teams, referees, and coaches looks like and how the coordination of national football works. Come by and visit our DFB Campus.

Entry: 15 minutes before the start

Welcome to the DFB Campus - the home of German football

The DFB Campus in Frankfurt am Main is the headquarters of the German Football Association. Since June 2022, the campus on Kennedyallee has been the home of the DFB. For the first time in its more than 125-year history, the DFB operates its own sports infrastructure. Administration, sports, and science are all under one roof. This makes the DFB Campus a place of interaction and exchange for grassroots and elite sports.

Would you like to take a look behind the scenes? Here you will learn what the daily life of teams, referees, and coaches looks like and how the coordination of national football works. Come by and visit our DFB Campus.

Entry: 15 minutes before the start

New scenes and songs from Die Schmiere
Cabaret, satire, and sung performances

With "In Stöckelschuhen durchs Himbeereis", Die Schmiere presents a cabaret scene program about the absurdities and pitfalls of modern life. A program about the small and large mishaps of the private sphere, the great dangers and wrong turns of public life. About the delusion and also the dumbing down in our colorful, dazzling media world.
And when words fail, language breaks down, a visitor from the capital comes and it will be sung.
Special guest: Horst Blue
On stage: Christina Wiederhold, Georg Keim, and Matthias Stich

A cooking satire by Michael Herl

Dr. Kögel: Ilja Kamphues
Directed by: Manfred Roth
Set design/Lighting: Herbert Huber
Photos: Harald Schröder

A production of Stalburg Theater in collaboration with Hessischer Rundfunk

Premiered on September 26, 2002 at Stalburg Theater

Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

„The devil is out of his mind!“

Die Schule der Frauen
Comedy by Wolfgang Deichsel after Molière in Hessian dialect

The wealthy citizen Arnold has the fixed idea of creating an ideal wife. To this end, he has the girl Agnes raised under the care of a simple-minded servant couple, untouched by education and all worldly influences. Horazius, the son of a business associate of Arnold, comes to town and falls in love with a girl who is strictly guarded by an old eccentric. The girl is Agnes. Horazius confides in Arnold as his fatherly friend, and Arnold, who cannot reveal himself to Horazius, has to endure all the torments of jealousy through the young man's warm reports of his progress with Agnes. His worldview begins to wobble: "Why is my mind, through which I am rich, shutting down for this endeavor?" Desperately, Arnold fights for his absurd dream of life, but the deliberately kept simple Agnes proves to be surprisingly shrewd.

A play about male illusions and loss of power - today we can ask: Is it a women's piece or rather a men's piece? And who is actually schooling whom here?

Wolfgang Deichsel's genius in adapting the classic Molière into Hessian brings the characters very close to us. The contrast between dialect and strict meter is an explosive mixture that heightens the enjoyment of this comedy even further.

Direction and set design Sarah Groß / Makeup Katja Reich / Technical direction Bruno Briggmann
The cast includes Alexander J. Beck, Pirkko Cremer, Jochen Döring, Rainer Ewerrien, Ulrike Kinbach, and Michael Quast as Arnold.

Event duration approx. 2:00 hours (including a break after about an hour)

Event photo: © Andreas Malkmus

The event takes place outdoors, all seats are numbered and (except for the front row) covered.

The festival grounds "Westcoast" at Stroofstraße 35 in Griesheim opens 90 minutes before the performance begins. Parking is available in the immediate vicinity.

Our "Caterer Schiller 9 - Creative Catering Company" offers regional delicacies on the festival grounds before and after the event and during the break.
When purchasing your theater ticket, you can book a place in our exclusive gastronomy area.
The gastro ticket allows you a table seat in a separate area before the performance and during the break.
NOTE: During the ordering process, a window for the "exclusive gastronomy ticket" will open automatically. Here you will receive further information and can easily add the buffet seat to your order!
May 30th, '26 and June 11th, '26 are excluded from this offer.

Admission from 6:30 PM

The interactive exhibition experience takes you on a journey through time, art, and creation. With the help of the latest technologies, you will become part of Leonardo's workshop, paint your own masterpiece, and wander through Hieronymus Bosch's world-famous painting "The Garden of Earthly Delights."

Face the questions of the most famous woman in the history of art – Mona Lisa herself. The world's first talking AI painting will converse with you, comment on your creations, and invite you to reflect on creativity, identity, and creation.

This unique exhibition brings together art, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality across six rooms in a completely new experience. You will not just admire works – you will enter, alter, and recreate them. Embark on a journey through art history, through rooms filled with puzzles, interactive masterpieces, and surreal dream worlds.

Opening hours: Saturday – Sunday from 12:00 – 19:00. Last entry is at 18:00.
Duration: Plan for about 75–90 minutes for your immersive experience. Please arrive 15 minutes before your booked time to ensure timely entry.
Payment: Online ticket purchase recommended. On-site only cashless (PayPal / credit card).
Location: THE SQUAIRE West, Am Flughafen, 60549 Frankfurt am Main. Entrance 18, 6th floor.
Recommended age: From 6 years (younger children only recommended with adult supervision).
Accessibility: Main areas are accessible, and elevators to the location are available.

Do you have any further questions? Feel free to check our FAQ at monalisasgeheimnis.de. We look forward to seeing you!

We kindly ask you to arrive about 15 minutes before your booked slot in the exhibition.

Photo: Tarun Balani © Mohi Kapil

Tarun's music and artistry have been described as "remarkable" (All About Jazz, USA), and his debut album "Sacred World" has been referred to as "a guidepost for the future of jazz in India" (Time Out Magazine). Tarun's fearless and imaginative compositions can be heard on his albums "Sacred World," "Dharma," and "The Shape of Things to Come," which have been featured on WNYC, BBC, GQ, Rolling Stone India, hr2-kultur, Red Bull Music, and CLASH Magazine. He has performed on various local and international stages, including the Magnetic Fields Festival, NH7 Weekender, Roskilde Music Festival, Serendipity Arts Festival, and the Jazz Café in London, to name just a few.
In his live performances, Tarun Balani seamlessly combines the finesse, controlled volatility, and discipline of jazz with Indian, acoustic, and electronic elements, creating a powerful and moving musical experience.
With: Olli Hirvonen (g), Sonja Ott (tp, electronics), Marie Krüttli (p/synthesizer), Tarun Balani (dr).
In collaboration with the Jazz Initiative Frankfurt.

Doors open at 7:00 PM

Music Discovery Project
»HandWerk«

Mighty Oaks
Frank Strobel | Conductor

The encounter of different musical worlds is the trademark of the Music Discovery Project, with which the hr-Sinfonieorchester fills the myticket Jahrhunderthalle once a year and always delights the audience anew. This time, the guest is the Berlin folk band Mighty Oaks. In times when music is produced cleanly and smoothly, when many musicians work with samples from the internet or are supported by artificial intelligence, Mighty Oaks counter the omnipresent perfectionism with songs that are the exact opposite with their small, deliberate twists and turns. Everything is recorded by hand and with an honest directness that cannot be faked. Their mandolin, tambourine and banjo complement the usual instruments of drums, guitar and bass, plus their three-part vocals. This is why they are sometimes compared to the great Mumford & Sons. Their songs are about the love of nature, friendship and other very personal themes.

Mighty Oaks – that's Ian Hooper from the USA, Claudio Donzelli from Italy and Craig Saunders from Great Britain. The three met in Hamburg and now live in Berlin. Since their breakthrough in 2013 with the album »Howl«, the folk band has played countless live concerts, performed at festivals all over the world and opened for bands such as Shout Out Louds, Kings of Leon and Chvrches. After a creative break, during which each of the three musicians had time to realize their respective solo projects, the three got back together in 2024 and focused on the starting point of their band career: handmade, acoustic music. This resulted in the current album »High Times«. And at the latest since frontman Hooper took part in the show »Sing meinen Song« in 2021, they became really well-known in Germany.

Together with the hr-Sinfonieorchester, the international band from Berlin will once again provide a surprising and unique Music Discovery Project with unusual mixes and contrasts between classical and pop, orchestra and handmade songs and beats. The evening will once again be conducted by Frank Strobel, the renowned film music conductor with whom the hr-Sinfonieorchester has enjoyed a successful collaboration for many years.

Concert duration: about 120 minutes – without a break!

Hausöffnung: 18:30 Uhr Nach Konzertbeginn besteht kein Anspruch auf Saaleinlass.

On May 30 and 31, 2026, the SÜWAG Energie Arena in Frankfurt will transform into the center of German top table tennis. The four best teams of the TTBL battle in thrilling duels for the trophy – featuring world-class rallies, pure emotion, and a spine-tingling atmosphere.

Here, it's not just about technique but also mental strength.
Two semifinals on Saturday, a grand final on Sunday – and in the end, only one team may lift the trophy.

Schedule:
Entrance on both days: 11:30 AM

Semifinals
Saturday, May 30
1 PM: Borussia Düsseldorf – TTC Schwalbe Bergneustadt
5 PM: SV Werder Bremen – 1. FC Saarbrücken Tischtennis

Final
Sunday, May 31
1 PM: Winner Semifinal 1 – Winner Semifinal 2

Experience speed, strategy, and triumph live on-site – and become part of a weekend that redefines table tennis.

All fans receive an exclusive 10% discount on the current room rates of all categories (subject to availability) at the official partner hotel b'mine Frankfurt Airport from May 28 to June 1, 2026. Booking is done directly with the hotel, citing the code "TTBLFANS".

Entrance: 11:30 AM

On May 30 and 31, 2026, the SÜWAG Energie Arena in Frankfurt will transform into the center of German top table tennis. The four best teams of the TTBL will compete in thrilling duels for the trophy – with world-class rallies, pure emotion, and goosebumps atmosphere.

Here, not only technique matters, but mental strength.
Two semifinals on Saturday, a grand final on Sunday – and in the end, only one team will be allowed to lift the trophy.

Schedule:
Admission both days: 11:30 AM
Saturday, May 30: Semifinals at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31: Final at 1:00 PM

Experience speed, strategy, and triumph live on-site – and become part of a weekend that redefines table tennis.

Admission: 11:30 AM

Ressourcen des interreligiösen Dialoges im Blick auf den 7. Oktober - Thementag
Sat 30.5.2026, 9:45 - 16:30 Uhr

The conditions for interreligious dialogue and its success are subject to circumstances and prerequisites that constantly change. Political events such as the massacre by Hamas on 7th October 2023 significantly influence developments. Crises and conflicts destroy trust and demand much from those involved with different global loyalties. In light of the problems experienced in recent years, this thematic day will inquire about sources and resources from which fruitful encounters and successful communication can draw in the future.

With:
· Dagmar Mensink for the conversation group Jews and Christians at the ZdK
· Prof. Dr. Melanie Peetz, Sankt Georgen
· Dr. Martin Nitsche, Goethe University
· Dr. Ronen Reichmann, University of Jewish Studies Heidelberg
· Prof. Dr. Elisa Klapheck, Frankfurt am Main/Paderborn
· Dr. Frank van der Velden, Diocesan Officer for Islam Issues
· Prof. Dr. Joachim Valentin, Head of the Centre at Haus am Dom/ Catholic Academy Rabanus Maurus

Program Schedule, Sat 30.5.2026
9:45 am Welcome
10:00 am Three 25-minute statements on the state of interreligious dialogue after 7th October 2023
· Dagmar Mensink for the conversation group Jews and Christians at the ZdK
· Dr. Frank van der Velden on dialogue with Islam in the Diocese of Limburg and in Sarajevo
· Prof. Dr. Joachim Valentin on the situation in councils of religions with a focus on Frankfurt
Followed by a panel with the speakers of the morning
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Text work with the plenary
Understanding and Democracy in the Bible
1. Prof. Dr. Melanie Peetz, Sankt Georgen, Dr. Martin Nitsche, Goethe University
Understanding and Democracy in Talmudic Judaism
2. Dr. Ronen Reichmann, University of Jewish Studies Heidelberg
3:00 pm On the state of interreligious dialogue from a Jewish perspective
Prof. Dr. Elisa Klapheck, Frankfurt a.M./Paderborn
4:30 pm End of the thematic day

On May 30 and 31, 2026, the SÜWAG Energy Arena in Frankfurt will transform into the center of German top table tennis. The four best teams of the TTBL will compete in thrilling duels for the trophy – featuring world-class rallies, pure emotion, and a goosebump atmosphere.

Here, not only technique matters, but also mental strength.
Two semifinals on Saturday, one grand final on Sunday – and in the end, only one team that gets to lift the trophy.

Support Borussia in this fan block!

Entry: 11:30 AM