Stückentwicklung mit Bildern, Materialien und Objekten
Dot Dot Comma Dash
Based on Jawlensky's "mystical heads", the production approaches images, gestures, grimaces, brushstrokes, color games, materials and objects at the interface of theater and visual arts. A creative exploration for people aged 4 and over.
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Museum Gunzenhauser09112 Chemnitz
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20.01.2610:00 clock
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The magic dream tree and the blue ypsilon
The magical dream tree has grown a magical dream leaf with a blue Ypsilon, which sends the forest spirits Moosmutzel and Waldwuffel on an adventurous quest to retrieve the missing Ypsi.
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.
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
Ein wildes Wichtel-Zauber-Märchen
The secret of the Raunächte
Elves & house spirits, elves & trolls live with people, help and protect. But the time of the elves is different from that of the humans, so everything gets out of joint during the Raunächte between wishes and fantasy, boots, cookies and ice skates.
Stückentwicklung mit Bildern, Materialien und Objekten
Dot Dot Comma Dash
Based on Jawlensky's "mystical heads", the production approaches images, gestures, grimaces, brushstrokes, color games, materials and objects at the interface of theater and visual arts. A creative exploration for people aged 4 and over.
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Theater im Spinnbau09120 Chemnitz
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07.02.2616:00 clock
mit dem Theater am Globus
Puppet theater: The race between the hare and the hedgehog
The rabbit Rabbit Ear challenges the hedgehog Spade to a race - but this time the fairy tale ends differently. Rivals become friends, hedgehog and hare sing together. The Theater im Globus presents Grimm's play with wit, speed and attention to detail for young and old.
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!
Die Karten werden nicht versendet, sondern im Theater hinterlegt.
Hansel and Gretel
... get lost in the forest and discover a house made of gingerbread. The witch lives there. She is tricked. And with a treasure and lots of stories, the children find their way home. The fairy tale was rewritten by ensemble member Emely Jakob.
Die Karten werden nicht versendet, sonder im Theater hinterlegt.
About the fisherman and his wife
This fairy tale tells how the fisherman Hein and his wife Ilsebill become richer and more powerful people in their old house, because nothing is enough for the woman, and how they end up back in their old house.
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?
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.
18.00 Uhr Einlass | 18.30 Uhr Beginn
Small cabaret smorgasbord - Martin Berke
Martin Berke presents a cabaret smorgasbord full of humor and wit. He dissects politics and society with great format, looks behind facades and provides the best entertainment with a dreamboat, a trip to Egypt and a senior citizens' dance.
Komödie von Bettine Zweigler
Unusually Saxon
Sybille's got something going on again and there's a run anyway! The whole of Hintermosepuckel is puzzled: invitation in silver, handmade paper, but nobody knows what it's all about. Does she have her prince now? De Muddi, Grandpa and Aunt Bärbel are already very excited.
Komödie von Andreas Zweigler inkl. Menü
18.00 Uhr Einlass, 18.30 Uhr Beginn
Chemnitz murder stories - Veronika Leonhardt
Miscarriages of justice, kidnapping and cannibalism: the motives of the perpetrators, such as greed, jealousy or excessive sexual inclinations, are as varied as the crimes themselves. The criminal cases in Chemnitz are also a piece of the city's social history.
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?
18.00 Uhr Einlass | 18.30 Uhr Beginn
Prosecco for all - Best of Ellen Schaller
"Prosecco for All" with Ellen Schaller offers humor that does you good. Between self-optimization and everyday stress, she asks: Mindfulness or Prosecco? With wit and charm, she plays from naive to lascivious - an evening full of comedy and lightness.
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Miriquidi Meltingpot - from the jungle to the end of the mountain scream Part I
The new event series combines theater and regional history: through the eyes of the Ore Mountains, it shows how historical events shaped the country, its people and food culture. The evening is rounded off with a delicious multi-course menu.
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Sportgaststätte Leukersdorf09387 Jahnsdorf/Erzgeb.
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30.01.26 19:00 - 23:00 clock
Preis: 75 € pro Person
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.
Ballett von Eno Peci und Sabrina Sadowska ; Musik von Peter Tschaikowsky
Swan Lake
Tchaikovsky's reminiscence of the romantic dance fairy tale, in which love, death, longing and resignation, the human and fabulous worlds merge into a sensual ballet evening, was created by the young Albanian choreographer Eno Peci.
MATINEE OF THE OPERA BALLET SCHOOL
The opera ballet school offers a stage to around 150 students of all ages - from their first dance experiences to participation in productions such as "The Nutcracker". This year, they enthusiastically present their own interpretation of Snow White.
Opernhaus Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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01.02.2611:00 clock
Ballett von Sabrina Sadowski nach Maurice Maeterlinck
The blue bird or the search for happiness
Georgette Leblanc celebrates with Wilde, Debussy and Maeterlinck, who gives her The Blue Bird. Sabrina Sadowska brings the fairy tale to the stage as a ballet and sheds light on the role of women behind great artists.
Sukhishvili - Georgian National Ballet
Das Georgische Nationalballett Suchischwili ist eine professionelle staatliche Tanzkompanie in Georgien.
Stadthalle Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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04.03.26 19:00 - 22:30 clock
Caravaggio or the silence of our heartbeat
The choreography unfolds the connection between the painter's powerful images and the dancers, whose movements impressively embody the human depth and emotional resonance of his works.
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“.
11th Chemnitz Ballet Charity Gala
In May, talented dancers from renowned companies and universities come together to present impressive dance art and raise money for charity at the same time, making this eleventh edition a very special experience.
Falk outrageous
Outrageously good - FALK live! His program combines cabaret, poetry and social criticism: sharp-tongued, funny and touching. With mob charm, sarcasm and depth, he makes the audience laugh, think and marvel!
Lisa Eckhart
A harmless children's joke has cost Lisa Eckhart her house, farm, family and fans. She has nothing left to lose. Not even her sanity. Now she can do and say what she wants. She even has to. Because even a bad reputation is an obligation.
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!
Uwe Steimle - Nu!
Es gibt Sachsen, die unterhalten sich eine halbe Stunde nur mit „Nu“. Nu – das stimmt, Nu wahr. In Dresden gilt „Nu ja, ne, Nu“ als ganzer Satz. Sprachökonomie pur! Es bedeutet alles und nichts – wie Politik, wie Leben. Höflich, hell – und heimtückisch: Nu, Nu
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I don't want chocolate
A musical and humorous evening with Vanessa Mies and Wolfram Christ: musical hits, evergreens and pop classics meet pointed lyrics, wit and audience appeal. An entertaining stage program full of charm, music and subtle humour.
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Der Flugplatz Jahnsdorf09387 Jahnsdorf/Erzgeb.
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30.01.2620:15 clock
Ticketpreis: 26,- € p.P.
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An almost perfect pair
An almost perfect couple humorously shows that despite the perfect fit between men + women, relationship problems often arise, leading to arguments over the smallest things - and yet humor remains an important companion in this interaction.
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Kultur- und Freizeitzentrum Lugau09385 Lugau/Erzgeb.
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30.01.2619:00 clock
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Zwingertrio: Cheers to Olaf Böhme!
Olaf Böhme, the unforgettable Dresden cabaret artist, remains an integral part of Saxon culture with his stories such as "Steuererklärung" and "Muddi". The Zwingertrio Dresden honors him with a special draw of the "Zwingerlotto" - a festival full of humor.
Thea(l)ternativ Stollberg e.V. - There's no train going anywhere
Ein außerplanmäßiger ICE-Stopp, gestrandete Fahrgäste ohne Weiterkommen – und plötzlich der Verdacht auf einen Psychopathen an Bord. Ein witziges Nervenchaos entfaltet sich: „Senk ju vor träwelling wis Deutsche Bahn!“
Bürgergarten Stollberg09366 Stollberg/Erzgeb.
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31.01.2619:30 clock
12 € Vorverkauf; 13 € Abendkasse
Kabarett mit Ellen Schaller und Gerd Ulbricht
Best of Schaller/Ulbricht
Schaller and Ulbricht take a rapid turn through the lowlands of big politics and the small problems of everyday life. Whether it's about the incompetence of our politicians or the little nasties at home. A funny stage review after 20 years.
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.
Poetry Slam Battle: Royale Solo vs. team
The Poetry Slam Battle Royale raises the question of whether the individual voice of a slammer or the collective power of a team is more captivating, while the audience decides who will take them on the most exciting language journey.
SPEKTAKEL - Poetry Slam
The Chemnitz Poetry Slam is phenomenally exciting and spectacular.
aaltra09112 Chemnitz
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11.02.26 18:00 - 22:30 clock
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The magic dream tree and the blue ypsilon
The magical dream tree has grown a magical dream leaf with a blue Ypsilon, which sends the forest spirits Moosmutzel and Waldwuffel on an adventurous quest to retrieve the missing Ypsi.
Musical von Alan Jay Lerner u. Frederick Loewe
My Fair Lady
The linguist Higgins has made a bet with his friend Pickering that he can transform the flower girl Eliza into a socialite in just a few weeks and present her as a duchess at a banquet.
The great Heinz Erhardt Show
The grand master of humorous jokes and amusing puns will never be forgotten. This brilliant musical combines rousing melodies and humorous lyrics with the life story of Heinz Erhardt, the man "with the mischief in his neck".
Stadthalle Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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08.02.2614:30 clock
ELVIS - The Musical
With this musical, audiences can experience the idol of entire generations up close at various stages of his life. The two-and-a-half-hour live spectacle brings the magic of the rock'n'roll icon and all his songs back to the stage.
The night of the musicals
Cats, Rocky or Mamma Mia: the celebrated stars of the original productions lead us through the colorful and diverse world of musicals. Supported by a sophisticated lighting and sound concept, modern songs merge with timeless classics.
Hakuna Matata
The children's musical gala takes you into a world full of well-known melodies from Disney films and popular children's series, offers unforgettable moments for the whole family and inspires with rousing songs, colorful costumes and innovative stage designs.
Musik von Joe Masteroff, John Kander und Fred Ebb
Cabaret
The end of the 1920s in Berlin: love, dreams and naivety meet the onset of the global economic crisis and the rise of National Socialism. The story touchingly shows how ignorance and indifference influence social developments.
The Smurfs
The Smurfs conquer the musical stage with brand new songs and an original stage show that will delight young and old alike, while Papa Smurf, Smurfette and their friends take on the evil Gargamel and experience unforgettable adventures.
Massachusetts - Bee Gees Musical
Performance scenes take us through the Gibb brothers' career, while dancers turn the disco era into a visual experience. The Egiziano brothers, who have been successfully following in the footsteps of their great role models for years, take on the musical part.
Opera with a difference
Don Giovanni returns to the Chemnitz Opera House on January 30, 2026. A week earlier, there will be a celebration at Villa Esche with conductor Richard Vardigans. He delights audiences with stories, piano music and humor and takes them into the world of Mozart.
Drama in einem Prolog und zwei Akten von Ruggero Leoncavallo
The Bajazzo
How much real life is there in art? In this gripping drama of love, jealousy, revenge and betrayal, the boundaries between stage and reality become blurred. When two murders shatter the performance, the only question that remains is: was it an act - or was it real?
Don Giovanni
The new Chemnitz production combines comedy and tragedy while addressing the universal question of a society's tolerance of individuality and the consequences of anarchy and seduction.
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.
Oper von Giuseppe Verdi
Rigoletto
Mit großer musikalischer Raffinesse erzählt Verdis Oper die tragische Geschichte vom Hofnarren Rigoletto und seinem Herrn, dem Herzog, der als Frauenheld größtes Unheil heraufbeschwört und letztlich den Tod von Rigolettos Tochter Gilda verschuldet.
Oper von Giacomo Puccini
La Bohème
The little happiness for the marginalized Rodolfo and Mimi and their tragic love, together with Puccini's immortal music, exert an unbroken fascination to this day. The new production understands the work as a timeless piece about the power of dreaming.
Who the hell is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
In the series "Who the hell is ...?", singers, musicians and dramaturges discover the fascinating and often unexpected facets of the composers whose masterpieces repeatedly blossom in the repertoire in an entertaining music program.
The Great Gala Night of Operetta
The two-hour, lavishly staged production includes the most famous operetta melodies from "The Merry Widow", "The Princess Czardas", "Die Fledermaus" and many more.
Originalproduktion von Sasson/Sautter
The Phantom of the Opera
The team of authors Deborah Sasson and Jochen Sautter used the forced break of the last few years to rework the production of "The Phantom of the Opera" musically. The stage design comes alive with three-dimensional video projections and grandiose stage elements.
Stückentwicklung mit Bildern, Materialien und Objekten
Dot Dot Comma Dash
Based on Jawlensky's "mystical heads", the production approaches images, gestures, grimaces, brushstrokes, color games, materials and objects at the interface of theater and visual arts. A creative exploration for people aged 4 and over.
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Museum Gunzenhauser09112 Chemnitz
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20.01.2610:00 clock
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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.
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
Ein wildes Wichtel-Zauber-Märchen
The secret of the Raunächte
Elves & house spirits, elves & trolls live with people, help and protect. But the time of the elves is different from that of the humans, so everything gets out of joint during the Raunächte between wishes and fantasy, boots, cookies and ice skates.
mit dem Theater am Globus
Puppet theater: The race between the hare and the hedgehog
The rabbit Rabbit Ear challenges the hedgehog Spade to a race - but this time the fairy tale ends differently. Rivals become friends, hedgehog and hare sing together. The Theater im Globus presents Grimm's play with wit, speed and attention to detail for young and old.
Hey, hey, hey, cab!
An exciting journey through imaginative adventures begins, created by Saša Stanišić and Katja Spitzer, where everything is possible and the imagination knows no bounds - a colorful experience that invites you to dream and keep on dreaming.
Märchen nach Hans Christian Andersen
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.
Observatorium für fragile Gegenstände - Theater für die Allerkleinsten
Ka:putt?
Directed by Julika Mayer, this is another production for the very youngest children that makes do with little spoken language and instead tells its story with shapes, materials, bodies and space, music and light.
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Theater im Spinnbau09120 Chemnitz
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11.03.2609:30 clock
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Mit dem Theater Fingerhut
Puppet theater: Pettersson and Findus
Pettersson is frantically working on the secret birthday machine for Findus: a moving candle with hooter, gong and fireworks! But chickens, Mucklas and Chaos keep getting in the way. In the end, of course, there's pancake cake, coffee and music.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Gray has his portrait painted and wishes for eternal youth while his image ages. He lives egotistically and beyond the rules of society. Oscar Wilde's novel from 1891 remains relevant in times of self-optimization and narcissistic self-expression.
Moby Dick
The gripping odyssey of Captain Ahab and his quest for revenge against the ghostly whale: Moby Dick deals with life, death and human hubris. Herman Melville's novel combines biblical and Shakespearean motifs to create a timeless, modern myth.
And above us the big wagon
Garages as heritage and vision of the future: Julia Brettschneider and her ensemble transform memories, stories and spaces into a theatrical box of wonders. A material theater about continuity, change and what connects generations.
Monodrama von Suzie Miller
Prima Facie
Tessa Ensler, a successful criminal defence lawyer from London who specializes in defending sexual offences, experiences an assault and questions the justice of the legal system. The monodrama sheds light on the structural inequality of the justice system.
Schauspiel von Tennessee Williams
The cat on the hot tin roof
Big Daddy celebrates his 65th birthday while the battle for his inheritance rages. His favored son Brick struggles with alcohol problems, while his wife Maggie desperately fights for his love. Williams' classic reveals family rivalries and life lies.
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Theater im Spinnbau09120 Chemnitz
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25.01.2618:00 clock
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We will follow (AT)
This theater project takes up the story of the Kindertransports of 1938/39. It shows how families were torn apart and for the most part never reunited. Many family members and friends lost their lives in the concentration camp.
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Eine Komödie der Erfolgsautoren Dietmar Jacobs und Moritz Netenjakob
Cold white man
A funeral service goes off the rails: after the death of the 94-year-old patriarch of the company, a failed bow text sparks an exchange of blows over sexism, gendering and wokeness. A revealingly funny culture clash that is currently shaping the whole of Germany.
A naked ear on the rabbit's leg of love
A shared living room, hungover: Louise, Momo, 500 rolled pugs, lovesick Amelie and the Sis Code. Chaos ensues: Candlelight lunch, adventure trip, furrys and a showdown in a romantic hotel. Who will pay for the rolled pancakes in the end?
Under the beacon
Paul, a cranky lighthouse keeper, wears out his assistants - until Bengt arrives, who has to stay. But it is only when Paul's daughter Nina appears that the men become closer. Arne Christophersen tells of the clash and rapprochement of generations.
nach dem Roman von Wolfgang Herrndorf
Chick
When Tschick arrives on the doorstep of loner Maik in a stolen Lada, they spontaneously set off on a trip to Germany through a strange and often friendly country. The road movie tells of freedom and adventure and the pitfalls of puberty.
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Theater im Spinnbau09120 Chemnitz
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02.02.2619:30 clock
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Golden Ace - The Magicians
Golden Ace returns with "Circle of Magic" & takes you into the mysterious world of magical communities. The show combines classic magic and modern illusions, offering spectacular effects and mesmerizing entertainment. An experience full of amazement!
Golden Ace
A unique blend of illusion, mental magic and impressive hypnosis. With their charming manner and versatile talents, the magicians transport the audience into a world full of secrets and inexplicable phenomena.
mit Dagmar Gelbke & Wolfgang Flieder
Big Helga
"Big Helga" is a revue full of heart and humor that pays tribute to entertainer Helga Hahnemann. Dagmar Gelbke and Wolfgang Flieder bring her unforgotten sketches, songs and Berliner Schnauze to life - an evening full of memories.
Else's Late Night Show
"Einfach Elses Late Night Show" combines humor, attitude and poetry to create a fresh format for Chemnitz. With comedy, pop culture and changing guests, the Leipzig-based artist creates an authentic late night that opens up a new stage for the city.
Serina Part II - A fantastic love story
"Serina - a fantastic love story" returns to the Jutta Müller Eissportzentrum and promises emotional figure skating, impressive choreography and rousing live music as René B. Werner's captivating story continues.
Mellow - Blow Your Mind!
In a captivating live show, the magician unfolds his creative magic, combining humorous storytelling with holographic effects and interactive illusions that amaze the audience and create an unforgettable experience.
ABBA Diamonds
ABBA, the legendary Swedish band, shaped pop music with hits such as "Waterloo", "Mamma Mia" and "Dancing Queen". "ABBA - Diamonds" brings their unforgettable songs back to life in a detailed live concert.
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22nd Chemnitz Opera Ball
This opera ball promises another unforgettable night with top-class artists, exquisite cuisine and a glamorous ambience that celebrates the city of Chemnitz and attracts guests from far and wide.
The big Heinz Erhardt show
He remains unforgotten as a master of wordplay: Heinz Erhardt. In this two-hour program, the performers engage in a veritable exchange of blows with his most beautiful poems and ballads, combined with the comedian's life story.
BEAT IT! - The hit show about the King of Pop!
"BEAT IT!" is an energetic show about Michael Jackson's solo career with 20 of his greatest hits. Brilliantly staged in terms of dance and music, leading actor Garth Field brings the legacy of the King of Pop to the stage - emotionally and spectacularly.