Stories from the hat
100 stories in a hat - the lot determines what gets told! Antje Horn (D) and Tom Van Mieghem (BE) inspire as a German-Belgian storytelling tandem with imagination, depth and humor. An evening full of surprising twists and vivid images.
Geeignet für Zuhörer:innen ab 5 Jahren. | Dauer: 45-60 Minuten
ARCHA - A beastly wet adventure
Turbulent and bilingual: Jana Podlipná (CZ) and Jule Richter (D) tell stories of rain floods, animal pranks and courageous encounters with wit and imagination - a lively narrative theater for children, without any previous knowledge of the language.
The emperor's new clothes
Der Kaiser will neue Kleider. Denn ihm ist nichts wichtiger als seine Erscheinung. Doch sein Hofschneider hat keine Ideen mehr. Zwei Betrüger sehen darin ihre Chance. Da kann nichts Gutes herauskommen. Doch zwei Kinder einer Bauernfamilie greifen ein!
HEY HELENE LET'S GO LAMBARENE
A musical for young and old about Albert and Helene Schweitzer: the Kurrende musical by Ulrich Meier and Elisabeth Arnstadt inspires with music, depth and colorful scenes. With an instrumental ensemble and children's and youth choirs from Vogtland and Zwickau.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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30.08.25 13:30 - 14:30 clock
Will Luca make it?
Little Luca starts at a new school. There he is constantly faced with new challenges. The highlight is a big talent show where he has to prove his skills as a young magician. A show full of magical moments for young and old.
Surprise piece in the anniversary year
After international productions, the theater is now planning a major project with local artists. The 30-member amateur theater group is developing a new play - inspired by "KOYAANISQATSI" & Co. What it will be - remains a surprise for the time being.
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Rubble & Crew Puppet Theater
A rousing adventure with your favorite heroes on four paws: The animation theater brings Rubbel & Crew, the popular TV series, to the big stage - with colorful costumes, exciting stage sets and lots of action, fun and music.
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Luxor Chemnitz Kongress- & Veranstaltungszentrum09113 Chemnitz
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07.09.2511:00 clock14:00 clock
Eintritt: 12 €
The magical dream tree and Mimmelitt
The Dream Magic Tree tells the story of Mimmelitt, the town rabbit, and his adventurous encounter with Knight Adelbert, a rusty weathercock. A poetic and comical story about friendship, courage and the importance of old things. An experience for adults
Schmugglerabenteuer mit drei Pinguinen von Ulrich Hub
At the ark at eight
A deluge is approaching and only two of each species are allowed on the ark. But three penguins want to stay together and smuggle one along in their suitcase. Chaos is inevitable. Ulrich Hub stages a play about friendship, faith and life with humor and depth
Puschel celebrates fall festival
Collecting chestnuts, flying kites, rustling leaves - autumn is full of surprises! Puschel's apple tree is also full of delicious red apples. Puschel's autumn festival for young and old offers dancing, singing and leaf decorating, apple sauce and lantern light.
Dinner comedy: garden gnome and skull
An unsuccessful pop singer, a failed writer and a bank robbery - this cult-musical crime comedy premieres in Chemnitz this evening. The experiences of the chaotic couple are told over an exclusive 4-course menu.
Komödie von Dietmar Hörnig & Bettine Zweigler
Opportunity by advertisement
Paul is happily married. As happy as you can be after 20 years of marriage. And Paul likes to read personal ads in the newspaper. For fun. But one ad makes him suspicious and he makes a plan with his skating buddies. Will it work?
Holterdiepolter evening
Mario and Tanja rumble. As you would expect before a wedding, with all the trimmings, live music and good food. Broom and shovel ready and off they go. It remains to be seen whether only the crockery will be broken - after all, the family is there too.
Komödie von Andreas Zweigler
Klaffenbach wedding 2.0
Years after the wedding between Paul and Caroline, everything is open again due to divorce. But Mayor Paul wouldn't be the mayor if he didn't want to get his Helene married after all. Will it work out better this time?
Komödie von Andreas Zweigler
Funeral feast in the Schützenhaus
The mayor of Bachenklaff is dead and his services are honored at the funeral feast. But after a few beers, the misdeeds of the fun-loving Erich are also brought up. Pastor and notary, widow and children clash.
Ein neuer Gaffeegladsch arrangiert von Bettine Zweigler
Gedidscht and Geschwäbbert
The Fresstheater takes a close look at one of the most curious creatures of Saxon flora and fauna: The Kaffeesachse, also known as Homo Keksdidschus, who indulges in a bowl of coffee at any time, followed by a piece (or two or three) of cake.
The company party
The company "Baumann Hoch- und Tief" celebrates its 35th anniversary. The boss invites everyone to the company party and almost everyone comes. It's the fault of those who don't come, because they are the first to be rushed through. But over the course of the evening, the rest of the guests join in.
Komödie von Bettine Zweigler
Father's choice in the Silver Hall
Britta is hosting a family birthday party. If there's something free, at least everyone will come. Robert is late as usual, Rolf is just along anyway. Tanja has brought Mario and lots of surprises. Unexpectedly, the birthday turns into an unconventional donor gala.
Komödie von Andreas Zweigler inkl. Menü
Irish evening - with The Cluricaune
An evening full of Irish joie de vivre: Fine Old Irish Folk Music creates the best atmosphere with traditional sounds. A highlight for fans of atmospheric music. Including a 3-course menu of your choice - a feast for the ears and the palate!
Hotel & Restaurant Kleinolbersdorf09128 Chemnitz
19.09.25 18:30 - 22:00 clock
Preis: 63 € p.P. Inklusive 3-Gang-Wahlmenü und Musik
Ballett von Sabrina Sadowska; Musik von Sergej Prokofjew
Cinderella
Die Geschichte eines ausgebeuteten Mädchens mit unbeugsamer Zuversicht, das trotz Erniedrigung seinen Lebensmut nicht verliert, verlegt Sabrina Sadowska in die Nachkriegszeit von Wiederaufbau und neuem Wohlstand, der Mode und des „schönen Scheins“.
Kabarett mit Gerd Ulbricht und Paul Ulbricht
It's too late to panic now
When the world is in a bad way, good times come for cabaret artists. After all, there are tiny glimmers of hope to be found in the greatest chaos, and even the worst possible twist in a story can have a funny side.
Chemnitz laughs
Four to five comedians from all over Germany provide two hours of top entertainment. Familiar faces meet new talents - a varied mix of hand-picked humor for an unforgettable evening full of fun and laughter.
mit Gerd & Paul Ulbricht
Bridges in the river
Some people wonder whether we are living in a simulation. Bridges are collapsing, hospitals are closing, timetables are being estimated. Retirement at 80, retraining as a roofer at 75. Black humor helps: analog in the cabaret cellar, without a straw, with music!
Kabarett mit Bettine Zweigler Martin Berke Paul Ulbricht
That was already the case!
Politicians are like children - they talk a lot without thinking. However, there is little to laugh about in politics. With dietary increases and record profits in the energy industry, humor loses its place. That was already the case!
Incident
"Squaring the circle of chairs": the musical cabaret duo zwischenFall humorously and pointedly sings about curiosities from the church and the world. With 17 instruments, wit and a variety of styles from pop to poetry, the result is an evening that is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking.
DO NOT ASK (ME) ABOUT RISKS AND SIDE EFFECTS
Karsten Loderstädt invites you to listen to stories that life has not written, but has dictated to him. If you find yourself in them, it's no coincidence. His motto: "This too shall pass." An evening full of encounters and storytelling.
Kabarett mit Gerd Ulbricht, Paul Ulbricht, Bettine Zweigler und Andreas Zweigler
Four can also be different
We don't have enough teachers, but gender-appropriate toilets are the most important thing. And that in an election year. We are spared nothing. But why are there suddenly two Zweiglers and two Ulbrichts on the stage? Questions upon questions.
Girls' evening - Fischer & Jung
Three unemployed friends want to set up their own dog biscuit bakery. They need money for this. When one of them tells them that his wife is going to see the Chippendales, who have been sold out for weeks, the three of them come up with a crazy idea.
Kabarett mit Ellen Schaller und Torsten Pahl
Simply turn on the heating
Climate crisis, war and skyrocketing prices? No matter. Ellen Schaller & Torsten Pahl let it rip once again and turn the heating up instead of down. Onto the plane, onto the cruise ship. We want to have fun, even if it's the last one.
Death - Best of 13 years of death comedy
The Grim Reaper has been touring Germany for over 13 years - now with a best-of program. He takes a humorous and bizarre look at topics ranging from cemetery regulations to "cold departures". A mixture of black humor and biting wit.
SPEKTAKEL - Poetry Slam
The Chemnitz Poetry Slam is phenomenally exciting and spectacular.
aaltra09112 Chemnitz
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17.09.25 18:00 - 22:30 clock
Eintritt: 5 €
Slam Symphony II
After the successful premiere in 2024, a new edition will now take place at the Marianne Brandt High School in Chemnitz, where well-known representatives of the poetry slam scene will create a fascinating combination of words and sound with classical music.
HEY HELENE LET'S GO LAMBARENE
A musical for young and old about Albert and Helene Schweitzer: the Kurrende musical by Ulrich Meier and Elisabeth Arnstadt inspires with music, depth and colorful scenes. With an instrumental ensemble and children's and youth choirs from Vogtland and Zwickau.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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30.08.25 13:30 - 14:30 clock
The magical dream tree and Mimmelitt
The Dream Magic Tree tells the story of Mimmelitt, the town rabbit, and his adventurous encounter with Knight Adelbert, a rusty weathercock. A poetic and comical story about friendship, courage and the importance of old things. An experience for adults
Musical-Solo von Peter Lund
Zarah 47
Because no one comes to the UFA star's birthday party, diva Zarah Leander launches into a furious monologue and gets caught up in life's lies. Her melancholy songs become bitterly angry commentaries on a career bought with political ignorance.
Dream magic tree
ubiläum "45 Jahre Traumzauberbaum" with the original Reinhard Lakomy ensemble: The Traumzauberbaum lets the dream leaf grow with the story of Mimmelitt, the city rabbit. Together with Moosmutzel, the dream leaf comes to life and is full of magic.
Bürgersaal Zschopau09405 Zschopau
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14.09.2516:00 clock
Who the hell is Ludger Vollmer?
In the latest edition of the series, the composer who created the music for the opera "Rummelplatz" is introduced to the Chemnitz audience; he talks about his eventful life and presents a varied musical program together with the opera ensemble.
Opernhaus Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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06.09.2515:00 clock
Oper von Giuseppe Verdi
La Traviata
Violetta Valéry, enchanted by Alfredo Germont, abandons her lifestyle until Alfredo's father urges her to separate. Dramatic twists and turns and emotional music make this opera unforgettable.
Oper nach dem Roman von Werner Bräunig von Ludger Vollmer und Jenny Erpenbeck
Fairground
Werner Bräunig, born in Chemnitz, portrays the wild early years of Wismut and the contradictions of the era. His protagonists search for a place in the world, fall into responsibility and conflict and develop further. Adapted for the opera.
Ticket-Hotline: 0152/59332805
Rubble & Crew Puppet Theater
A rousing adventure with your favorite heroes on four paws: The animation theater brings Rubbel & Crew, the popular TV series, to the big stage - with colorful costumes, exciting stage sets and lots of action, fun and music.
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Luxor Chemnitz Kongress- & Veranstaltungszentrum09113 Chemnitz
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07.09.2511:00 clock14:00 clock
Eintritt: 12 €
Schmugglerabenteuer mit drei Pinguinen von Ulrich Hub
At the ark at eight
A deluge is approaching and only two of each species are allowed on the ark. But three penguins want to stay together and smuggle one along in their suitcase. Chaos is inevitable. Ulrich Hub stages a play about friendship, faith and life with humor and depth
The ugly duckling
The mother duck waits longingly for her last chick, which is bigger, grayer and different from the others. Driven by mockery, it sets off, outgrows itself and learns who it really is - accompanied by a player on this journey.
Solostück nach dem Bilderbuch von Leo Lionni
Frederick
All the mice are busy collecting supplies for the winter, except Frederick: he prefers to collect sunbeams, colors and beautiful words against the cold season. When the long winter arrives, he takes out his treasures and shares them with the other mice.
Experiment about my grandfather
A woman researches the biography of her Sudeten German grandfather, who became an epidemic specialist in Galicia in 1938. After the war, he was arrested and lost his homeland. She seeks to understand his story and its impact on her family.
And above us the great chariot (UA)
Chemnitz garages and their stories are told anew in the open-air puppet theater production "Garage Summer Night": Old memories meet visions of the future, accompanied by live music, fairy lights and the big wagon over Chemnitz.
Arthur e.V.09112 Chemnitz
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23.08.2519:00 clock
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Mitwirkende: Erzählerinnen und Erzähler von ERZÄHLRAUM e.V. (D)
WILLKOMMEN, BIENVENUE, WELCOME, VÍTÁME VÁS
Under the motto "Maps of the Invisible", Chemnitz, Dresden and Leipzig invite you on a joint journey: Fairy tales, stories and hidden memories become audible - told by the voices of ERZÄHLRAUM e.V. for guests from near and far.
von René Heinersdorff
Infusion
Dieter invites Mary to a wellness weekend, while Lothar and his assistant Emilie fulfill a secret mission at the hotel. Between the hotel activities and misunderstandings between the few guests, the situation becomes increasingly complex.
Theater performance Findejahre
A personal excursion into art history - and a play about longings, political realities and the repeated searching and finding in a long-term relationship. A poetic look at closeness, change and moving on together.
Garagen-Campus09116 Chemnitz
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24.08.25 18:00 - 19:30 clock
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Mitwirkende: Tam Richter (VNM/D), Uta Davids (D) | Musik: N.N. (VNM/D)
Vietnamese and Buddhist fairy tales
The Vietnamese-Buddhist fairytale evening takes you into the world of Tam and Cam and tells of sticky rice cakes at the Tet festival. The storytelling duo combines stories, tradition, music on the Dan Bau and Asian movement art.
Schauspiel von Clemens Kersten
A kingdom for a marine engine
A coup has changed the balance of power in Orpund: A self-appointed president rules strictly and uses the mayor's death for his own purposes. Resistance forms on a stormy voyage.
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Theater im Spinnbau09120 Chemnitz
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25.08.2520:00 clock
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Geeignet für Zuhörer:innen ab 6 Jahren. | Dauer: 45-60 Minuten
Fairy tale TAM AND CAM
Tam and Cam - the Vietnamese Cinderella - is told in two languages: Vietnamese and German, with hands and feet. An affectionate fairy tale about differences, similarities and the merging of two cultures.
KITA an der Sparkasse09111 Chemnitz
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26.08.25 10:00 - 11:00 clock
Karten: 12 Euro, 8 Euro (ermäßigt), 6 Euro (Kinder und Schüler bis 18 Jahre) |Familienticket: 25 Euro (2 Erwachsene und bis zu 3 Kindern) | Schülergruppen ab 6 Jahren: 4,50 Euro (Begleitpersonen frei)
EINS PLUS EINS = STARK | Storytelling event for children
One, two, three and go! - It's better together: In this storytelling event for KITA groups and primary school classes (1-3), children experience how courage, friendship and team spirit make fairytale heroes strong. Narrated by Nazlı Çevic Azazi (TUR).
Terra Nova Campus09130 Chemnitz
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26.08.25 10:00 - 11:00 clock
Karten: 12 Euro, 8 Euro (ermäßigt), 6 Euro (Kinder und Schüler bis 18 Jahre) |Familienticket: 25 Euro (2 Erwachsene und bis zu 3 Kindern) | Schülergruppen ab 6 Jahren: 4,50 Euro (Begleitpersonen frei)
Geeignet für Zuhörer:innen ab 5 Jahren. | Dauer: 45-60 Minuten
ARCHA - A beastly wet adventure
Turbulent and bilingual: Jana Podlipná (CZ) and Jule Richter (D) tell stories of rain floods, animal pranks and courageous encounters with wit and imagination - a lively narrative theater for children, without any previous knowledge of the language.
Geeignet für Zuhörer:innen ab 3 Jahren. | Dauer: 45-60 Minuten
Hansel and Gretel
A different take on "Hansel and Gretel": the well-known fairy tale is told in sign language and with large pictures - moving, visually powerful and bilingual. For children aged 3 and over and anyone who wants to experience the fairy tale in a new way. With Dagmar Máliková (CZ).
Stories from the hat
100 stories in a hat - the lot determines what gets told! Antje Horn (D) and Tom Van Mieghem (BE) inspire as a German-Belgian storytelling tandem with imagination, depth and humor. An evening full of surprising twists and vivid images.
Mitwirkende: Nazlı Çevic Azazi (TUR) In Deutsch und leicht verständlichem Türkisch –
auch für Menschen ohne türkische Sprachkenntnisse durchgehend gut verständlich.
Dauer: 70 Minuten
The other side of the story
What is foreign - and what connects us? Nazlı Çevic Azazi tells traditional stories with a contemporary twist for adults. A storytelling evening about perspectives, belonging and the human in the seemingly foreign - touching and poetic.
Mitwirkende: Odile Néri-Kaiser (FR/D), Musik: Andreas Zöllner (D) | Dauer: 90 Minuten
Tour de France - Narrative journey
Storytelling for adults: Odile Néri-Kaiser takes you on a poetic journey through France with stories and myths. Accompanied musically by Andreas Zöllner, the result is an evening full of images, sounds and storytelling - touching and inspiring.
Mitwirkende: Raphael Rodan (ISR), Sahand Sahebdiviani (IRN) | Musik: Mary Aygetsy
(ARM) | In leicht verständlicher englischer Sprache. | Dauer: ca. 60 Minuten
In the shade of the mulberry tree - narrative journey
Under the mulberry tree, Sahand Sahebdivani (IRN) and Raphael Rodan (ISR) tell stories of origin, friendship and memory with heart, humor and depth. With music by Mary Aygetsy (ARM), the result is a moving evening about solidarity and identity.
Will Luca make it?
Little Luca starts at a new school. There he is constantly faced with new challenges. The highlight is a big talent show where he has to prove his skills as a young magician. A show full of magical moments for young and old.
Déja vu - Magic show
With magical illusions, impressive acrobatics, music, dance and humor, the audience is whisked away into situations that make them feel as if they have already experienced them. At the end, everyone will know whether they have experienced déja vu.
Puschel celebrates fall festival
Collecting chestnuts, flying kites, rustling leaves - autumn is full of surprises! Puschel's apple tree is also full of delicious red apples. Puschel's autumn festival for young and old offers dancing, singing and leaf decorating, apple sauce and lantern light.
The revue of travesty - an evening full of glamor, glitter and entertainment
Der Bürgergarten Stollberg verwandelt sich in eine schillernde Welt der Travestie, wo bekannte Künstler wie Lady Vegas, Nikita, Ivy Star und Miss Starlight mit atemberaubenden Kostümen und glamourösen Auftritten das Publikum verzaubern.
And above us the great chariot (UA)
Chemnitz garages and their stories are told anew in the open-air puppet theater production "Garage Summer Night": Old memories meet visions of the future, accompanied by live music, fairy lights and the big wagon over Chemnitz.
Arthur e.V.09112 Chemnitz
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23.08.2519:00 clock
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Karaoke in the Buntsockenpark
The C UNFOLDS project celebrates cultural diversity with special karaoke parties at different locations in Chemnitz. In addition to classics from Abba to Queen, there are specially produced videos with music and images from the city - a festival full of singing and encounters
Buntsockenpark09380 Thalheim/Erzgeb.
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14.09.25 16:00 - 20:00 clock
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