Tony Kushner’s “Angels in America” and Other Cultural Highlights in Marburg-Biedenkopf This Weekend

Marburg-Biedenkopf offers a diverse range of cultural events this weekend, from thought-provoking theater to lively musical performances. Here’s a guide to the highlights from March 13th to March 15th, 2026.

Friday, March 13th

Theater: “Angels in America” by Tony Kushner

Tony Kushner’s acclaimed play, “Angels in America,” will be performed at the Theater am Schwanhof in Marburg. The play explores themes of discrimination and inequality in a humorous and direct manner, remaining relevant today. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. At Theater am Schwanhof, Am Schwanhof 68-72. Tickets are available through Viagogo.

Classical Concert: Trio Viserunsky

The Trio Viserunsky will perform a classical concert at the Old Church in Niederweimar, starting at 8 p.m. Registration is required and can be completed at www.alte-kirche-niederweimar.de.

Music: Pippa (Phillippa Galli)

Viennese actress Phillippa Galli, performing as singer-songwriter Pippa, will perform at Café Q in Marburg at 9 p.m.

Film: “The Pacifist – Gertrud Woker: A Forgotten Heroine”

A film evening featuring “The Pacifist – Gertrud Woker: A Forgotten Heroine” will take place at Lindenhof in Reddehausen, Karlsstr. 1, starting at 6:30 p.m., as a complement to International Women’s Day.

Saturday, March 14th

Puppet Theater: “The Grand Hotel of Feelings”

The puppet theater production “The Grand Hotel of Feelings,” based on the picture book by Lidia Branković, will premiere in German at the Theater am Schwanhof in Marburg at 3 p.m. The performance is suitable for audiences aged 3, and up.

Music: Bang Haus Swing Combo

The Bang Haus Swing Combo will perform at the Waggonhalle Marburg, Rudolf-Bultmann-Str. 2A, starting at 8 p.m., offering a selection of swing classics.

Blues: Henrik Freischlader

Blues guitarist and singer Henrik Freischlader will perform at the Marburg Culture and Leisure Center (KFZ) around 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 15th

Children’s Concert: Martin Pfeiffer’s “Children’s Song Party”

Martin Pfeiffer’s “Children’s Song Party” will be held at the Waggonhalle Marburg, Rudolf-Bultmann-Str. 2A, at 2 p.m., offering a participatory concert for all ages.

Pop Choirs: “Zweiklang – Klaudy Days meets Mainevent”

Two pop choirs will perform in concert at the Marburg wagon hall at 7 p.m.

Hessian Children’s and Youth Theater Week Opening

The 29th Hessian Children’s and Youth Theater Week will officially open at big bag at 6 p.m. The KISS Festival “See theatre! Play theatre!” will showcase children’s and youth theater productions from around the world.

Musical: “Beauty and the Beast”

The musical “Beauty and the Beast” will be performed at the Erwin Piscator House in Marburg, starting at 3 p.m.