9 events for the next 18 months
Lilian Huynen leads a live musical evening in Pforzheim celebrating the Swinging Sixties, with hits by Elvis, the Beatles, and Frank Sinatra performed by a live band.
A puppet show for children aged 5 and up about small green cellar creatures whose tea supply is threatened by their new, impeccably well-behaved neighbours. 65 minutes of mischief and surprises.
The season's first subscription concert features clarinetist Reto Bieri alongside a vocal ensemble and chamber orchestra.
A magical tale of the Gruffalo's child searching for a scary mouse - a puppet and mask play for the youngest audiences featuring handmade figures and atmospheric music.
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Swedish-Celtic quartet Woodlands Bäckafall performs traditional music from Ireland, Scotland and Sweden on nyckelharpa, harp, violin and guitar.
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A lecture by running legend Herbert Steffny on training and marathon preparation for both beginners and experienced runners.
Stand-up by German comedian Ralf Schmitz, known from the German cabaret scene.
A two-hour tribute to Michael Jackson featuring Brazilian performer Wendel Gama and guitarist Jennifer Batten, who played with MJ for a decade. Greatest hits, live band and choreography.
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The second live "Goldköpfe" podcast at TurmQuartier features conversations with architect Peter W. Schmidt and La Biosthétique Paris CEO Jean-Marc Weisser about entrepreneurship and business vision in Pforzheim.
A puppet theatre show for children aged 4 and up, based on Otfried Preußler's classic book - the little ghost finally gets its wish to see the world by day, with hilariously chaotic results.
A theatrical tale of two 18th-century German scientists - Humboldt and Gauss - who discover the world's secrets through vastly different paths.
A theatrical adaptation of Daniel Kehlmann's novel about two 18th-century German scientists - Humboldt and Gauß. A production for audiences aged 14 and up.
Michael Krebs, a master of song with lyrics full of humour and reflection, returns with a new programme about doubt, authenticity, and the future. A concert brimming with groove, wit, and humanity.
Legendary mountaineer Hans Kammerlander recounts his adventures on the world's greatest peaks in the experience lecture "Bergsüchtig". Meet the climber and sample South Tyrolean delicacies before the main event.
An invitation to a public rehearsal of Puccini's celebrated opera at Theater Pforzheim. A rare chance to watch the performers at work behind the scenes.
An exclusive encounter with legendary mountaineer Hans Kammerlander, who will share stories of his expeditions to the world's highest peaks.
A multimedia reading by Andrea Ballschuh about the journey from professional success to inner peace, accompanied by music from Kate Nelson and Burkhard Mayer.
Invitation to a public rehearsal of "Nachtland" at Theater Pforzheim. Admission 6 €.
Legendary Tingvall Trio presents their new album "Pax" - piano-trio jazz full of energy and reflection, recorded in the renowned Italian studio ARTE SUONO.
The Peter Lehel Quartet brings an interactive jazz concert to Pforzheim for children from age 4 and their families, mixing improvisation, rhythm games and songs from around the world.
Tridiculous blend beatbox, breakdance and acrobatics into one high-energy show full of humour - the Berlin-based trio opens the season at Kulturhaus Osterfeld in Pforzheim.
Luan - full-time cop and stand-up comedian - brings his third solo show "glaub halt net" to Pforzheim, exploring his Swabian-Albanian identity, family life and the absurdities of police work.
Four saxophones, no rhythm section - Peter Lehel's quartet brings a programme celebrating 100 years of John Coltrane to the Evangelische Schlosskirche St. Michael in Pforzheim.
German satirist Christian Ehring, host of "extra 3" and "Heute Show", brings his new solo show to Pforzheim - a sharp, personal take on reconciliation in a polarised society.
Lennart Schilgen brings his third cabaret programme to Pforzheim - songs and poems about absence, detours, and the things that have been swept under the rug for years.
Mordkommission Calw returns with its 15th crime film - a mysterious letter, a suspicious death and a trail leading to a hidden literary treasure. Screening in Pforzheim with an optional cinema snack package.
An experimental performance by French flutist Delphine Joussein, who transforms the transverse flute into an electronic instrument full of effects, loops and unexpected turns.
Irish singer-songwriter Eleanor McEvoy brings her solo show to Pforzheim - multi-instrumental, with a distinctive voice and lyrics that linger.
Wendrsonn, Swabia's leading rock band, blends folk rock with emotional lyrics and virtuosic musicianship. Winners of the 2024 Landespreis für Dialekt Baden-Württemberg.
Premiere of a puppet theatre show for children aged 4 and up, based on Otfried Preußler's classic book. The Little Ghost finally gets to see the world by day - with hilariously chaotic results.
An evening of group singing in Pforzheim. Join fellow music enthusiasts and sing together.
A puppet theatre show for children aged 4 and up, based on Otfried Preußler's classic book - the little witch dreams of dancing on Walpurgis Night and must prove she is worthy.
A puppet theatre show for children aged 4 and up, based on Otfried Preußler's classic book. The little witch sets out to prove to the witches' council that she deserves her place at Walpurgis Night.
Finnish guitarist and singer Aleksi brings Scandinavian indie-folk to Pforzheim - warm groove, sharp guitar playing and honest songs with a dry wit.
Ian Fisher, Stefan Honig and Marla Moya take turns on stage, playing their own songs and sharing the stories behind them. An intimate open-air folk evening in Pforzheim.
Tommy Emmanuel - hailed by Eric Clapton as the greatest guitarist he has ever seen - performs solo in Pforzheim with his "Best of Tommysongs" programme, blending signature classics with fingerstyle surprises.
Theater Pforzheim closes its season with a gala evening featuring the full ensemble, opera chorus, and Badische Philharmonie - plus a free open-air summer party on Waisenhausplatz with the band Cover Up.
An evening of schlager songs with singer Lilian Huynen and her ensemble. A musical journey through classic hits full of love, hope, and great emotions.
A double evening with two modernist masterpieces: Zemlinsky's opera "Der Zwerg" and Stravinsky's ballet music "Le Sacre du Printemps" explore power, sacrifice, and social hierarchies.
The Fiesemadände theatre stages an open-air adaptation of Grimmelshausen's Simplicissimus, blending puppetry, live music, and the choir Cantores Badensis. Two actors bring this raucous 17th-century tale to life with humour and raw energy.
Theater Pforzheim presents "Side by Side" - a theatrical performance with tickets at 15.50 €.
A play for children about a young eel named Aali who sets out on an adventurous journey through the world of water in search of his origins and his place in the world.
Young dancers from the Ballettzentrum am Theater Pforzheim perform a colourful programme at this Sunday matinée.
The Motettenchor marks its 80th anniversary with a programme of Mozart and Lotti performed at the Evangelische Stadtkirche in Pforzheim.
Rossini's sparkling opera buffa follows Figaro as he schemes to help Count Almaviva win the heart of Rosina. Performed in Italian with German surtitles at Theater Pforzheim.
Ken Ludwig's comedy sends the real Oberon and Puck from Shakespeare's play crashing onto the 1934 Hollywood set of "A Midsummer Night's Dream", turning the production into glorious chaos.
A musical about correspondence between a mysterious benefactor and a young woman dreaming of becoming a writer. A story of transformation, independence, and unexpected love.
A theatrical play development by Midi-Spielclub featuring Die Dramalamas at Theater Pforzheim.
A concert for babies and small children featuring music and sounds specially adapted for their developmental stage.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock opera retelling the final seven days of Jesus of Nazareth through the eyes of Judas, with sharp political undertones and the sound of the 1960s.
