Gießen, Germany
The Kongresshalle Gießen is a large event and congress centre on the banks of the river Lahn. Built in the 1960s, it hosts trade fairs, conferences, concerts and major public events for the region. The main hall can accommodate several hundred guests and is one of the most versatile venues in central Hesse.
Dr. Pop, winner of the German Kleinkunst Prize, blends music with science and humour in a stand-up show packed with fascinating facts and musical samples from across history.
Sebastian Klussmann, two-time European quiz champion, hosts an interactive evening packed with knowledge and fun. The first half features humorous talks about learning and memory; the second is a live quiz where the audience tests their wits.
Roland Jankowsky, known as Commissioner Overbeck, returns to Gießen with a witty reading of crime stories full of humour and local character.
William Wahl performs his third programme featuring poetic piano songs, clever wordplay, and wry observations of human nature. Winner of the Deutscher Kleinkunstpreis 2026.
Bookends bring Simon & Garfunkel's greatest hits to life - from The Sound of Silence to Bridge Over Troubled Water - in a show BBC Radio called a masterpiece.
Stand-up comedy performance by renowned German comedian and actor Matze Knop.
Steffen Möller's comedy show about Polschland - a fictional country for those caught between Germany and Poland. Expect cultural humour, audience participation as Parliament, and a brand-new national anthem.
The Magical Film Orchestra performs highlights from all Harry Potter film scores, joined by an original cast member, soloists, and a choir, with laser and lighting effects.