15 events for the next 18 months
in 2 days
A theatrical diorama for one performer, tracing the European ideals of freedom and equality through Beethoven's 9th Symphony and Schiller's poetry. Andreas Weiner performs solo for around 70 minutes without a break.
A contemporary staging of Goethe's "Faust" in which a scientist despairs at the boundaries of knowledge and encounters his alter ego. A performance featuring Martina Göpel and Andreas Weiner.
DAS SISYPHUS-EXPERIMENT brings the myth of Sisyphus to the stage of LIMA-Theater in Esslingen am Neckar, combining sculpture, 3D printing and philosophical reflection in a joint project by Matthias Kunisch and Andreas Weiner.
A contemporary interpretation of Shakespeare's classic tragedy by LIMA-Theater. An exploration of Hamlet through the lens of despair, philosophy, and the spiral into madness.
Luksan Wunder, the multi-award-winning comedy collective with over half a billion online views, brings a new live show packed with music, parodies, sketches and satirical videos.
Two jazz acts in one evening: a solo piano set by South African pianist Nduduzo Makhathini, followed by the compact brass sound of Magnus Mehls Tiny Brass Band.
Isaiah Collier Quartet performs a programme dedicated to the music of John Coltrane as part of Jazzfestival Esslingen 2026, with the festival band opening the night.
Comedian, singer and bestselling author Martina Brandl brings her cabaret show to Esslingen, performing alongside musician Martin Rosengarten on seven instruments - sharp, funny and live.
A tribute to Ralph Towner featuring Wolfgang Muthspiel, Marcin Wasilewski and three other leading jazz voices, as part of Jazzfestival Esslingen 2026.
Guitar legend Al Di Meola takes the stage at Jazzfestival Esslingen 2026 in the historic Stadtkirche St. Dionys.
Comedian and economist Anny Hartmann tackles the climate crisis in her solo show "Klima-Ballerina" with sharp wit and surprisingly upbeat solutions.
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A dance party for the 50+ crowd in Esslingen, with DJ Alex and MUST I spinning the hits. All net proceeds support the Kinderchor Esslingen children's choir.
Kathi Wolf - psychologist, actress and cabaret artist - blends sharp political commentary with comedy, tackling injustice without leaving the audience in despair.
Hillus Herzdropfa bring their Swabian-dialect cabaret show to the stage - a collection of stories about the quirks and habits of everyday people.
