What Straubing can expect in 2026–2027

• Improv and cabaret evenings in compact studio stages with low entry barriers and interactive formats.
• Decentralized venues: In addition to established cultural sites, hotels, country inns, and smaller halls are again expected to temporarily become stages.
• Genre hybrids: Improv meets music, spoken word, puppetry, and staged readings – ideal for curious audiences.
• Offers for children and youth: Afternoon and family formats as well as beginner workshops are to be expected regularly.
• More visibility through city event calendars and social media channels of local venues and initiatives.

Note: Concrete dates, locations, and casts are continuously published by the city of Straubing, independent venues, and the ensembles. Check the official channels for up-to-date information.

Cabaret Days 2026: decentralized city stage in preparation

The next edition of the Straubing Cabaret Days is planned for 2026. The festival sees itself as a city stage over several days with program items in different spaces – from cultural venues to businesses in gastronomy and hospitality.

What to expect

• A mix of improv theater, cabaret, readings with staged elements, small concerts, and performance formats.
• Dates spread over several evenings, distributed across downtown spaces and venues in the surrounding area.
• Accompanying offers such as workshops, audience discussions, or newcomer slots after announcement by the organizers.

The final schedules, ticket links, and accessibility information will appear in the official city event calendar and on the pages of the participating venues.

Studio stages and independent venues: planning for the coming season

For the 2026/27 season, regular improv series, open stages, and curated performance evenings are again planned in Straubing. Compact studio stages enable immediate audience proximity and quick changes between formats.

Typical program lines

• Improv evenings with audience prompts (words, places, genres) and unique scenes.
• Spoken word meets music: short sets, quick set changes, interactive moderation.
• Young stage: slots for up-and-coming groups, school ensembles, and debut works.
• Family window on weekends: shortened performance times, moderated introductions, and interactive moments.

Details on performance days, durations, languages, and age ratings will be announced by the venues in their program publications.

Advance sales, accessibility, and arrival

Tickets and reservations

• Online advance sales: Directly via the city calendar entries or the ticket pages of the respective venues.
• Box office: Often available, but limited at smaller venues – early reservation recommended.
• Discounts: Common for pupils, students, and sometimes for groups – pay attention to organizer notes.

Accessibility

• Seating, companion regulations, and accessible entrances are specified separately for each venue.
• If needed, ask the organizer directly about induction hearing systems, wheelchair spaces, or early hall opening.

Arrival and orientation

• Downtown venues are within walking distance; for decentralized locations, organizers provide information on public transport options.
• Mobile visitor information and site maps will be published ahead of the larger series and festivals.

Get involved 2026–2027: Workshops, open stages, community

Many providers are again planning open rehearsals, beginner workshops, and community formats. These are suitable for those with no prior experience as well as for advanced participants seeking new impulses.

• Open stages: Short performances for spontaneous contributions, improv scenes, music or text experiments.
• Beginner workshops: Basics of status, spontaneity, scene building, and team play.
• Networking: Follow-up discussions, regulars' tables, or digital groups for project finding.

The concrete registration deadlines and participation conditions will be announced with the program publication.

How to stay up to date

• City event calendar: Here you will find bundled dates and ticket links for Straubing.
• Websites of the participating venues and ensembles: Current casts, rehearsal calls, additional dates.
• Newsletters and social media: Short-term updates on additional shows, postponements, or remaining tickets.

Deviations (e.g. date changes) are possible. Check information again on the official pages on the day of the event.

Sources and further information

1. City of Straubing – Official Website — central point of contact for city cultural and event information (accessed 2025-11-24)
2. Fonds Darstellende Künste — nationwide information on funding and programs for the independent scene (accessed 2025-11-24)
3. German Stage Association — industry information, service, and publications on theater and orchestra operations (accessed 2025-11-24)