Cycling in Emsdetten

The pure power of the voice: three opera tenors – unamplified, without microphones, without technical amplification

A concert evening that celebrates the essence of it all: the voice. With its 2026/2027 anniversary tour, ‘Die Himmlische Nacht der Tenöre’ looks back on 20 years of success on stage – whilst remaining true to its unique concept: opera singing in its purest form, completely unamplified, immediate and moving. At a time when live experiences are often dominated by technology, this format deliberately focuses on the opposite: absolute authenticity – carried by acoustics, the venue and artistic presence.

Three outstanding opera tenors, together with a finely tuned string ensemble, create a sonic world that requires no technical effects and is all the more powerful for it. The audience experiences not just music, but genuine, immediate sound quality – without filters, without electronic ‘amplification’.

In terms of programme, the anniversary tour returns once more to Bella Italia, the homeland of great opera composers and unforgettable melodies. Classics by Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, Ruggero Leoncavallo and Ernesto De Curtis form the musical core. Moments such as ‘La donna è mobile’ or ‘Passione’ become spine-tingling experiences thanks to this acoustic immediacy.

The anniversary tour’s programme brings together highlights from two decades with a festive repertoire centred around the turn of the year: great arias, timeless melodies and classic highlights that have been delighting audiences for generations. The three tenors are accompanied by a string ensemble and piano, which provide a transparent foundation that allows the voices to shine.

Whether in venerable churches or renowned concert halls: ‘The Heavenly Night of the Tenors’ is an invitation to experience opera and classical music once again as they were intended – as a pure interplay of voice, space and emotion.

For children aged 4 and over!

Wuff is a lovely chap and always in a good mood. Maunz, on the other hand, is a diva straight out of a storybook. Usually, the two get on quite well. But today it’s been raining all day and Maunz finds Wuff’s unfailing optimism rather annoying. First, she teases him with a juice-drinking contest – which, of course, she wins. Then, ‘by chance’, a fairy turns up and grants three wishes – just for Maunz, of course. Next, she tries to scare Wuff with a spooky story. But nothing works. Wuff is simply still in a good mood. Slowly but surely, Maunz gets angry and starts a proper row. But she hadn’t reckoned with Wuff’s unexpected reaction!

Tickets can be purchased from 2.30 pm for €5 at the box office.

No booking is required.

The “Pindopp” children’s theatre series is presented by Stroetmanns Fabrik and supported by Kreissparkasse Steinfurt.

A play for children aged three and over!

Feder and plump Käthe live in the nesting box. The young hen Pünktchen wants to take the last free spot. But she’s not allowed to join in until she’s laid an egg. And then it happens:

Pünktchen’s first egg: particularly beautiful, large and covered in dots! But suddenly, the wonder is gone. Who has stolen it? Holmes, the farm dog, sets out on a detective mission. There are plenty of suspects, but none

wants to admit to it! Elisa the young cat loves playing with balls – perhaps with the egg too? Or was Shirley the ewe the thief? What was Kalle the frog doing when he sneaked away from the frog concert? Or

could Rosalinde the sow be the culprit?

Tickets can be bought from 2.30 pm for €5 at the box office.

No booking is required.

The “Pindopp” children’s theatre series is presented by Stroetmanns Fabrik and supported by Kreissparkasse Steinfurt.

The Cashbags Live

“Johnny Cash Birthday Show”

To mark Johnny Cash’s birthday, The Cashbags are presenting a one-off special production at Stroetmanns Fabrik in Emsdetten. The show expands on the regular programme with a larger line-up and special musical moments.

The focus is on the “Man in Black’s” greatest songs – from his early Sun Records days right through to his later American Recordings. US singer Robert Tyson plays Johnny Cash, accompanied by Valeska Kunath as June Carter and the band in a classic Tennessee Three line-up.

Additional guests will also be appearing, including in the roles of Anita and Helen Carter, as well as The Ckoehler Family.

A unique live production, staged exclusively to mark Johnny Cash’s 95th birthday.

Songs are wonderful. You can tell a story in five minutes.

That would be rather difficult to do in a piece of prose. Songs have melody and rhythm. A song is a feeling. Some songs make you laugh; others bring a tear to your eye. A song can be funny or sad, cheerful or melancholic.

Bernd Stelter writes songs the way other people keep a diary. You can hear how he was feeling at the time. Did he have sunshine in his heart or nonsense in his head? Or both?

‘Sunshine in his heart, nonsense in his head!’ The song recital with Bernd Stelter is all of these things: a life in songs, sometimes loud, sometimes quiet, sometimes cheerful and then melancholic again. And the most important thing is: when you leave the hall after two hours of laughing and dreaming, singing and smiling, you’re sure to feel great.

The event has been postponed!

Sometimes even magic needs a little more time

Unfortunately, we have to inform you that the planned date for the ‘Secret Power’ magic show on 20 March 2026 in Emsdetten has been rescheduled.

The good news is:

The show has not been cancelled, but postponed to a new date:

New date: 10 April 2027

Venue: remains the same

Tickets already purchased will, of course, remain valid.

Does this man have secret powers? Absolutely. After all, TOPAS is a two-time world champion of magic.

In his fifth stage show, TOPAS amazes once again with completely new magic and unprecedented illusions. In this age of comic-book superheroes, the comedian amongst magicians reveals his secret powers without any camera tricks and, as it should be – live! TOPAS tears himself in two and puts himself back together again. Lightning flashes from his hands; Turkish lemonade flies through the air. Bricks shatter, porcelain materialises, and a YouTuber reads the

audience’s thoughts. TOPAS dances the rumba with a robot, speaks in regional dialects and proves himself to be a clairvoyant whilst blindfolded. And in a magical allegory, TOPAS reflects on the severed bond between the generations and

celebrates an astonishing renewal. TOPAS presents illusions and innovations – and reflects on it all with a twinkle in his eye. What does a

magician do to work themselves into shape? TOPAS hovers above the treadmill and amazes with 1,000 ideas in

SECRET POWER.

Climate change. Artificial intelligence. Legal cannabis. Political correctness. A shift to the right. Vegan hot dogs. Gun-free zones. And on top of that, Friedrich Merz, a second-choice Chancellor… there’s no denying it: we’re living in strange times. The question is: can we still find the funny side to these strange times, despite all the uncertainties and legitimate concerns? We certainly can. At least when top comedian Guido Cantz takes to the stage.

The blond entertainer has been delighting his fans for 34 years with his unmistakable humour and spot-on jokes. Whether as a presenter, a quick-witted guest on numerous

TV shows or as a speaker at the Cologne Carnival: when Cantz turns up, there’s guaranteed to be a good laugh!

This naturally also applies to his acclaimed solo shows on stages across Germany. With his sixth show, ‘Komische Zeiten’, Guido Cantz takes a humorous look at a world that seems to be falling apart at the seams. Even he can’t stop all the madness – but the comedy star is convinced: with a laugh, the whole thing is definitely easier to bear!

In his latest show, Guido Cantz presents his very own take on the strange times we’re currently living through: with his natural wit, he pushes artificial intelligence to its limits, meets his own avatar and explains why a ban on knives really only makes sense in one place: on a bouncy castle.

At the same time, he recounts the comical times he’s been through with his own family and explains why it’s an explosive mix when a midlife crisis, the menopause and puberty all collide at the same time – a powder keg that gets virtually no coverage in the news. But it features all the more (and is all the funnier) in Guido Cantz’s new stage show!

Following his hit shows ‘Cantz schön frech’, ‘Ich will ein Kind von Dir’, ‘Cantz schön clever’, ‘Blondiläum’ and ‘Das volle Programm’, Germany’s blondest entertainer is really stepping on the gas again. He promises his fans: whilst you might come across funny moments on the ‘Tagesthemen’ news programme and on TikTok, nowhere are they AS funny as they are with Guido Cantz!

Further information at www.guidocantz.de

The Compassion Metalfest is back for another edition: this time, organiser Lampy Weinberg is raising funds for the ASB Wünschewagen Westfalen. Through the ‘Wünschewagen’, the organisation fulfils a final heartfelt wish for numerous seriously ill people. The ASB ‘Wünschewagen’ accompanies people in the final stages of their lives, together with volunteer wish-fulfillers from the fields of medicine, emergency services and care, to places they would like to visit one last time – such as the seaside, football matches or events, family celebrations, or simply to go home one last time.

The project is funded exclusively through donations and membership fees. The trips are free of charge for the passenger and one accompanying person.

This is such an incredibly important initiative that the organiser, Lampy Weinberg, wishes not only to support it with the proceeds from this event, but also to raise its profile.

Line-up:

VOMITORY – Masters of Death Metal (Sweden)

THE VERY END – Melodic Death/Thrash Metal (Essen)

NEW WORLD DEPRESSION – Death Metal (Emsdetten)

THE REIL OF VIOLENCE – Thrash Metal (Essen)

SUPREME CARNAGE – Death Metal (Münster)

SADISTIC GOATMESSIAH – Black/Death Metal (Essen)

Further information about the event can be found at www.compassion-metalfest.de

Following on from *‘I Apologise in Advance’*, Pam Pengco is back with her second solo show.

‘Strength Lies in Restlessness’ encapsulates what sets Pam apart: sitting still isn’t her strong point.

Whether she’s flirting, lost in thought or caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life – there’s always something on the go. And if she can’t find any peace and quiet, at least there’s plenty of material for comedy. Because Pam loves to draw her strength from the very things that rattle others.

Pam Pengco is a comedian, drag queen, presenter and entertainer from Cologne. She has been touring with her first solo show, “I apologise in advance!”, since 2024 and has since become a fixture on the German comedy scene.

Whether on *Die besten Comedians Deutschlands* (Sat.1), the 1LIVE Cologne Comedy Night XXL, *Ladies Night* or *NightWash* – with her direct, quick-witted humour and a healthy dose of restlessness, Pam brings her very own perspective to the stage. With “Pam Pengco’s Comedy

Youngsters’, she is also touring with her own comedy mix show.

From December 2027, Pam will be going on tour with her second solo programme, “In der Unruhe liegt die Kraft”.

https://www.pampengco.de/