Zwickau Christmas Circus
During the Christmas season, it's curtain up and ring free in the heated circus tent in Zwickau: a first-class show with stars of the circus, variety and comedy industry is presented in a fast-paced and brilliant program.
The Ice Queen 1 & 2 - The music show on ice!
The celebrated magical songs from the world's most successful animated films about the sisters Elsa and Anna and their companions conquer the show stage with musical stars, a large skating ensemble and top-class international acrobats.
für Kinder ab 4 Jahren
The Frog King
The princess loses her golden ball in the fountain. A frog offers help - but his price is friendship. At first she rejects him, but soon realizes that true values lie hidden. A fairy tale about courage, prejudice and the power of new feelings
Für Kinder ab 1 Jahr geeignet
Brabbeltheater "HOCH"
The 2nd production for the very youngest tells an emotional story of first attempts & their failure, but also of bonding, security & the need for one's own space. They can crawl, drool, laugh and dream.
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Puppentheater Zwickau08056 Zwickau
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25.01.2610:00 clock
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Eintritt: Erw. 7 € / Kind bis 12 J. 5 €
geeignet für Kinder ab 5 Jahren
Can you whistle, Johanna?
A story that connects the generations in a sensitive and touching way: Berra has no grandfather. But his friend Ulf does. He suggests "getting" one for Berra at his grandpa's retirement home. The chosen one doesn't know what to do at first.
Aladdin - the musical
In a world full of adventure and magic, Aladdin tries to thwart the sinister plans of the evil sorcerer Jafar and save Princess Yasmin and her people with the help of the powerful djinni, while he himself becomes entangled in a web of intrigue.
Presentation: Holiday workshop puppet show
With lots of fun and games, the vacation children can build theater puppets and try their hand at puppetry, acting or shadow theater. At the end of this exciting week, the theater is hijacked and the ideas are presented to families and friends.
Puppentheater Zwickau08056 Zwickau
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20.02.2613:30 clock
Eintritt frei
Oh, how beautiful Panama is!
Janosch's story can be experienced on stage! The little tiger and the little bear live happily together in their little house. One day, the bear fishes a box out of the water labeled "Panama", which smells wonderfully of bananas ...
Für Kinder ab 3 Jahren geeignet.
The little me - being different is beautiful
A small creature wanders through the meadow. It enjoys the birds, butterflies and palm trees until it realizes that it is different. With hair like horses, eyes like fish and a tail like a parrot, it doesn't belong anywhere. But maybe that's what makes it unique?
Underwater Bubble Show
After a long, stressful day, Mr. B suddenly finds himself in Bubblelandia, a colorful place full of seahorses, mermaids and fantastic adventures, where fantasy becomes reality and everyday stress fades into the background.
SEK - the criminal dinner: Agent Incredible
A dazzling agent crime dinner from the SonderEntertainmentKommando invites you. Culinary and criminal suspense merge harmoniously. There are many questions to be answered in 1988: When is the end of the world? And who is behind it? Mysterious!
Zusätzlich buchbar: Getränkepauschale (inkl. Hauswein, alkoholfreie Softgetränke) für die Zeit des Krimi total Dinners für 28 € pro Person.
Murder Royal
KRIMI total DINNER is a witty and exciting crime theater experience in five acts combined with a murderously good four-course menu and a mysterious murder.
KRIMI total DINNER Deadly immortal
A murder mystery dinner full of suspense unfolds in "Todsicher unsterblich", when riddles, humor and fine cuisine merge into a mysterious evening and guests are immersed in a story that is as dark as it is entertaining.
Men's sniffles 2: The empire sniffles back
The men are through. Everything about their suffering has been scrutinized & uncovered. Now it should work the other way around. How do women get attention when they are suffering. In short: men, you're finished! Soon it will be all about bare survival!
Zusätzlich buchbar: Getränkepauschale (inkl. Hauswein, alkoholfreie Softgetränke) für die Zeit des Krimi total Dinners für 28 € pro Person.
Crime thriller total dinner: My house, my boat, my murder
Who has the biggest house? Who drives the fastest car? And who has snagged the rich heartthrob of the class? At the class reunion, everyone revels in gilded memories, were it not for the unsolved murder on the last class trip.
Ballett von Sergei Vanaev nach dem dramatischen Gedicht von Henrik Ibsen
Peer Gynt
Peer Gynt goes out into the world, kidnaps a bride, meets trolls and businessmen - and yet never loses the search for himself. In Sergei Vanaev's ballet, Ibsen's drama and Grieg's music merge into a poetic celebration of the North.
Liza Kos - INTRIGATION - Russian kebab with potato salad
Liza Kos combines humor, music and wordplay in her new solo program. With personal stories and many roles, she tells pointedly about identity, faith and cultural diversity between Russia and Germany.
Alter Gasometer e.V.08056 Zwickau
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17.01.2620:00 clock
Eintritt: VVK 23 € zzgl. Geb. | AK 29 € inkl. Geb.
Thilo Seibel - Around already?!
In "Schon rum?!", Thilo Seibel takes a satirical look at the past year. With speed, sharp wit and trenchant observations, he turns politics and current affairs into a cabaret evening that is as clever as it is entertaining.
Alter Gasometer e.V.08056 Zwickau
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31.01.2620:00 clock
Eintritt: VVK 24 € zzgl. Geb. | AK 28 € inkl. Geb.
The Stiehlblüten: Blossom selection sti(eh)lsichder selected from 8 years
A bouquet from 8 years full of literary and musical absurdities, peppered with wry tones, weird birds and merciless satire - served with refreshing drinks and culinary snacks.
Villa Mocc08056 Zwickau
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05.02.2619:00 clock
Eintritt: 16 €
Lisa Eckhart: I used to be someone
Cabaret prizewinner Lisa Eckhart returns to the stage with a sharp tongue and wicked wit. She presents her new program at the Sommer-Open-Air in a relentless, pointed and wonderfully revealing manner - freer than ever, because her bad reputation obliges her.
William Wahl: optional
William Wahl's third program "wahlweise" offers a unique blend of poetry and comedy. With bittersweet piano songs such as "Rein versehentlich einvernehmlich", he provides bursts of laughter and a loving look at life.
Daniel Luis - Hyperactive
Daniel Luis stands for fast-paced stand-up comedy with spontaneous audience interaction. In his solo "Hyperaktiv", he talks energetically about everyday life in Berlin, stereotypes and his unusual life - direct, honest and close to the audience.
Alter Gasometer e.V.08056 Zwickau
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24.02.2620:00 clock
Paul Panzer: Brave new world - Welcome to hell
Paul Panzer is back! In "Brave New World", he takes the audience on a satirical journey through AI, crypto worlds and virtual love. With subtle humor, he exposes the delusions of our time - biting, profound and hilarious at the same time.
mit: IK's Theater, The Rattles
Murder in the St. Pauli shark bar
Things are getting exciting in the legendary Haifischbar: the iks Theater is staging "Murder in the Haifischbar Hamburg" in two parts, while rock legends "THE RATTLES" provide the perfect musical backdrop with their rousing St. Pauli hits.
Mario Barth: Men are nothing without women
9.6 million people have seen Mario Barth live in his 8 stage programs to date. With his current program, he is heading straight for the ten million mark. No comedian has achieved this before him. He serves up new anecdotes from everyday life in Germany.
Cabaret Nörgelsäcke
Gößnitz, the wildest small town in Thuringia, is home to the Nörgelsäcke cabaret, which has been "nagging" about current affairs and fellow human beings with biting satire since 1997. For years, the ensemble has provided unforgettable evenings full of humor and joie de vivre.
Karaoke Slam
Music, poetry and encounters come together at the karaoke slam "Jewish voices heard anew". Songs and texts by Jewish and Israeli artists are creatively reinterpreted. An evening full of emotion, humor and cultural diversity.
Alter Gasometer e.V.08056 Zwickau
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25.03.26 19:00 - 21:00 clock
Eintritt: 8 €
Zum letzten Mal! Musical von Howard Ashman und Alan Menken
The little horror store
The story is about a seemingly harmless plant that develops into a bloodthirsty vampire. Little by little, it devours all living things around it, even threatening its discoverer, the shy, awkward employee Seymour.
Kinder bis 12 Jahren erhalten eine Ermäßigung.
THE MAGIC NIGHT OF DANCE MUSICALS
When the petticoats in "Grease" swirl, the nuns in "Sister Act" rock the stage and "Dirty Dancing" brings back memories, then dancing and singing along is the order of the day. A magical show with international dance and musical stars, fantastic costumes and choreography.
Aladdin - the musical
In a world full of adventure and magic, Aladdin tries to thwart the sinister plans of the evil sorcerer Jafar and save Princess Yasmin and her people with the help of the powerful djinni, while he himself becomes entangled in a web of intrigue.
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.
Mrs. Luna
Paul Lincke's operetta "Frau Luna" tells the story of the Berlin mechanic Steppke, who travels to the moon by balloon - in search of building ground and adventure. Between love, jealousy and celestial entanglements, unforgettable melodies such as "Berliner Luft" are heard.
Zum letzten Mal!
Tales of Hoffmann
Der Dichter Hoffmann erzählt Studenten in der Kneipe bizarre Geschichten über seine Geliebte Stella und diverse andere Verflossene. Sein Freund Nicklaus rettet ihn stets aus allen verzwickten Lagen und überredet ihn, sich ganz der Dichtkunst zu widmen.
Oper von Guiseppe Verdi
La Traviata
Verdi's opera is an impressive musical accompaniment to a cohesive, complex psychological and social drama. Between social constraints and class conceits, he portrays love as a powerful utopia that fails due to humiliation and exclusion.
Basierend auf den Geschichten von Scholem Alejchem
Anatevka
Milkman Tevje lives with his wife and daughters in Anatevka, firmly rooted in tradition. But his daughters' marriage plans clash with his ideas. Worse still, pogroms and a tsarist decree force all Jews to leave Anatevka within three days.
für Kinder ab 4 Jahren
The Frog King
The princess loses her golden ball in the fountain. A frog offers help - but his price is friendship. At first she rejects him, but soon realizes that true values lie hidden. A fairy tale about courage, prejudice and the power of new feelings
360° Virtual Puppetry: The Erlkönig
The Erlking's ride not only becomes an emotional race against time for the father and son in Goethe's poem. The audience is also right in the middle of it using VR glasses and experiences the story with its intensity and despair up close.
Puppentheater Zwickau08056 Zwickau
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24.01.2619:30 clock
Für Kinder ab 1 Jahr geeignet
Brabbeltheater "HOCH"
The 2nd production for the very youngest tells an emotional story of first attempts & their failure, but also of bonding, security & the need for one's own space. They can crawl, drool, laugh and dream.
Maps
Info
Puppentheater Zwickau08056 Zwickau
More information on friendly profiles and organizers
25.01.2610:00 clock
Further dates
Eintritt: Erw. 7 € / Kind bis 12 J. 5 €
geeignet für Kinder ab 5 Jahren
Can you whistle, Johanna?
A story that connects the generations in a sensitive and touching way: Berra has no grandfather. But his friend Ulf does. He suggests "getting" one for Berra at his grandpa's retirement home. The chosen one doesn't know what to do at first.
Magic Saturday: Can you whistle, Johanna?
A story that connects the generations in a sensitive and touching way: Berra has no grandfather. But his friend Ulf does. He suggests "getting" one for Berra at his grandpa's retirement home. The chosen one doesn't know what to do at first.
Presentation: Holiday workshop puppet show
With lots of fun and games, the vacation children can build theater puppets and try their hand at puppetry, acting or shadow theater. At the end of this exciting week, the theater is hijacked and the ideas are presented to families and friends.
Puppentheater Zwickau08056 Zwickau
More information on friendly profiles and organizers
20.02.2613:30 clock
Eintritt frei
Oh, how beautiful Panama is!
Janosch's story can be experienced on stage! The little tiger and the little bear live happily together in their little house. One day, the bear fishes a box out of the water labeled "Panama", which smells wonderfully of bananas ...
Für Kinder ab 3 Jahren geeignet.
The little me - being different is beautiful
A small creature wanders through the meadow. It enjoys the birds, butterflies and palm trees until it realizes that it is different. With hair like horses, eyes like fish and a tail like a parrot, it doesn't belong anywhere. But maybe that's what makes it unique?
Introductory soiree to "Outside the door"
A man returns home, scarred by the war. The world has changed, his family is lost. The Elbe, once a place of refuge, gives him no peace. Guilt and responsibility weigh heavily. In his search for stability, only the road remains.
Public rehearsal for "Outside the door"
A man returns home, scarred by the war. The world has changed, his family is lost. The Elbe, once a place of refuge, gives him no peace. Guilt and responsibility weigh heavily. In his search for stability, only the road remains.
Premiere, 19 Uhr Einführung
Outside the door
A man returns home, scarred by the war. The world has changed, his family is lost. The Elbe, once a place of refuge, gives him no peace. Guilt and responsibility weigh heavily. In his search for stability, only the road remains.
Nachgespräch mit Julia Nagler, Wildwasser ZWICKAUer Land e. V.
Nathan's children
He has sad eyes, but when he hears shouts from a burning house, he helps, a miracle, Recha thinks. Religions and power struggles clash in Jerusalem. The play tells of tolerance and peace.
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Gewandhaus Zwickau08056 Zwickau
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12.01.2618:00 clock
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Schauspiel von Juan Mayorga, im Anschluss Nachgespräch mit Ensemble
María Luisa - the four of you are less alone
An elderly lady lives alone and is warned by a janitor that women living alone are at risk. To protect herself, she writes men's names on her letterbox and dreams of imaginary flatmates who enrich her life.
Die Clowns Hanscarl, Pimpernelle und Mädesüß spielen mit »Michael Kohlhaas« Frei nach der Novelle von Heinrich von Kleist (1777-1811)
Introductory soiree to "Kohlhaas"
Kohlhaas in a new guise! A theater experience of a special kind. Horses & clowns united on stage - it's going to be a spectacle! A fresh interpretation that surprises and delights. Kleist rediscovered, a performance not to be missed!
Die Clowns Hanscarl, Pimpernelle und Mädesüß spielen mit »Michael Kohlhaas« Frei nach der Novelle von Heinrich von Kleist (1777-1811)
Public rehearsal for "Kohlhaas"
Kohlhaas in a new guise! A theater experience of a special kind. Horses & clowns united on stage - it's going to be a spectacle! A fresh interpretation that surprises and delights. Kleist rediscovered, a performance not to be missed!
(Premiere) Die Clowns Hanscarl, Pimpernelle und Mädesüß spielen mit »Michael Kohlhaas« Frei nach der Novelle von Heinrich von Kleist (1777-1811)
Kohlhaas
At last! Kohlhaas - different! It's going to be great theater! Of course it will! You can bet your horses on it. Kohlhaas and clowns? Of course! They're crazy. And how! You've never seen such a Kleist here, there or anywhere else!
The Ice Queen 1 & 2 - The music show on ice!
The celebrated magical songs from the world's most successful animated films about the sisters Elsa and Anna and their companions conquer the show stage with musical stars, a large skating ensemble and top-class international acrobats.
HappylowYear
For the start of the new year 2026, the parking lot of the Sparkassen-Arena Zwickau will be transformed into a covered event location with the best atmosphere, winter ambience, fire barrels, Show & Shine Top 3, DB Contest as well as mulled wine, waffle and rooster stand.
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.
Sandtheater On Tour - Hans Zimmer - Master of film music
Sand artist Alla Denisova dedicates her new show to the legendary film composer Hans Zimmer. Using sand, music and light, she creates moving film scenes live - fascinating art in motion that combines images and emotions into one experience.
One Night of Dire Straits
One Night of Dire Straits brings back the band's magical sound: great hits, fine guitar work and pure live energy are reminiscent of Knopfler's mastery. A must for fans and anyone who loves honest, handmade music. Absolutely unforgettable!
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.
Believe
"BELIEVE - The Tribute to the Life and Music of Cher" celebrates the pop icon with her greatest hits, spectacular costumes and emotional insights. A thrilling live show that impressively brings Cher's magic back to the stage.
Underwater Bubble Show
After a long, stressful day, Mr. B suddenly finds himself in Bubblelandia, a colorful place full of seahorses, mermaids and fantastic adventures, where fantasy becomes reality and everyday stress fades into the background.
Cornamusa
Cornamusa once again enchants with musical and dance arrangements and compositions. The story is accompanied by tap dancing, a live band, 5-part vocals and Irish-Scottish instruments.
Holiday on Ice - Cinema of Dreams
With CINEMA OF DREAMS, HOLIDAY ON ICE is writing the next chapter of the world's most successful ice show. Inspired by Hollywood, the new production tells a story of friendship, fantasy and courage. Breathtaking figure skating meets great cinema.
Zwickau Christmas Circus
During the Christmas season, it's curtain up and ring free in the heated circus tent in Zwickau: a first-class show with stars of the circus, variety and comedy industry is presented in a fast-paced and brilliant program.
Zwickau Christmas Circus
During the Christmas season, it's curtain up and ring free in the heated circus tent in Zwickau: a first-class show with stars of the circus, variety and comedy industry is presented in a fast-paced and brilliant program.