WELCOME – On 6 May 2025 from 4:00 p.m., we look forward to welcoming all festival guests to the opening at Theater an der Parkaue. The event will kick off outside and in the foyer of the theatre with activities and various stations where guests and visitors of all generations can meet, try things out and get to know each other.
CELEBRATION – The ceremonial opening will then begin at 5:00 pm on Stage 1. We look forward to welcoming addresses and to introducing the invited productions and curators to everyone in the auditorium. Children and young people from the participatory projects BLICK'S MAL! and AUGENtagMAL! will guide you through the programme.
GATHERING – The programme continues at around 6:00 pm. We invite you to celebrate the opening of the festival together, to meet and reconnect, and to exchange ideas before the curtain rises on the first evening performance of the festival. Afterwards, you are welcome to round off the evening at Theater an der Parkaue.