Mühlhäuser kleinKUNSTsommer
Cabaret, theatre, performance art, and music in the courtyards of the medieval imperial city
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Performance Art in the Courtyards of the Medieval Imperial City
The Mühlhäuser kleinKUNSTsommer is a summer event series in the city of Mühlhausen/Thuringia, presenting cabaret, theatre, performance art, and music in the historic city centre. In the summer of 2026 (July and August), the 15th edition will take place — an established address for performance art in the North Thuringian city, which is considered «Thuringia's best-preserved medieval townscape».
Three Venues in the Old Town
The festival uses three central venues in Mühlhausen's city centre:
- Syndikatshof (Neue Strasse 11) — the main stage in the historic courtyard, with excellent acoustics and atmospheric sandstone setting
- 3K-Theaterwerkstatt (Unter der Linde 7) — innovative theatre space for ambitious programming
- Rathaushof (Ratsstrasse 19) — venue for the Sunday stage, classic performance art atmosphere
2026 Programme — Cabaret, Comedy, and Music
The 2026 programme combines national cabaret stars with artists from Thuringia. Confirmed acts include:
- Ulf Annel & Mr. Speedfinger — «Annelsurium mit Boogie drumherum» (Best Of from the «Puffbohnen-Legende», satirical pieces and humorous texts from Ulf Annel's work at the Erfurt cabaret «Die Arche»)
- Further programme items: musical cabaret with satirical new songs, acoustic folk-rock with unusual instruments, stand-up comedy on socio-political issues, political rock music, historical-contemporary theatre
Detailed programme with all performance dates, shows, and venues will be published during the festival week on muehlhausen.de and at the Tourist Information Centre.
Mühlhausen — City of Luther and Imperial City
The former imperial city of Mühlhausen/Thuringia (approx. 36,000 inhabitants) is the district capital of the Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis district in the state of Thuringia. Famous as the place of activity for the reformer and Peasants' War leader Thomas Müntzer, who here in 1525 shaped the most radical phase of the Reformation. The city boasts Thuringia's best-preserved medieval townscape with an almost completely intact city wall (2.8 km), three medieval churches, and the characteristic city centre with its narrow alleys and half-timbered houses. This backdrop provides the kleinKUNSTsommer with an atmospheric, unique performance environment.
kleinKUNSTsommer — edition 2026
2026 Edition — 15th Edition
The 15th edition of the kleinKUNSTsommer continues the tradition: cabaret stars from Thuringia and Germany perform in the historic courtyards of Mühlhausen's Old Town. Three venues — Syndikatshof, 3K-Theaterwerkstatt, Rathaushof — will fill the city centre over several weeks in the medieval imperial city.
With Ulf Annel and Mr. Speedfinger, one of Erfurt's most influential cabaret duos will be guests in 2026 — Annel was the in-house author and performer at the cabaret «Die Arche» in Erfurt until 2021 and is considered one of the most distinguished political cabaret artists in Central Germany.
Programme kleinKUNSTsommer 2026
Venues
- Syndikatshof (Neue Strasse 11) — Main venue with cabaret and music
- 3K-Theaterwerkstatt (Unter der Linde 7) — Ambitious theatre programme
- Rathaushof (Ratsstrasse 19) — Sunday stage with performance art
Confirmed Programme Items 2026
- Ulf Annel & Mr. Speedfinger: «Annelsurium mit Boogie drumherum» — Best Of from the «Puffbohnen-Legende» with satirical pieces and humorous texts from Ulf Annel's work at the Erfurt cabaret «Die Arche»
Programme Lines (analogous to previous year)
- Musical cabaret with satirical new songs
- Acoustic folk-rock with unusual instruments
- Stand-up comedy with socio-political themes
- Political rock music
- Historical-contemporary theatre
- Children's programmes (mornings at Syndikatshof)
Full performance schedule with all dates and shows will be published on muehlhausen.de and at Mühlhausen Tourist Information.
Highlights kleinKUNSTsommer 2026
- 15th edition of the Mühlhäuser kleinKUNSTsommer in Summer 2026
- Three venues in the medieval Old Town (Syndikatshof, 3K-Theaterwerkstatt, Rathaushof)
- Ulf Annel & Mr. Speedfinger with «Annelsurium mit Boogie drumherum»
- Cabaret, theatre, performance art, and music
- Atmospheric courtyards of the medieval imperial city as a stage
- Thuringia's best-preserved medieval townscape
Prices kleinKUNSTsommer 2026
Ticket prices vary depending on the show and venue, typically in the low double-digit euro range. Advance sales via Ticket Shop Thüringen and Mühlhausen Tourist Information for Syndikatshof events. Rathaushof tickets via «Unikate Atelier» (Marienkirche 17) and Honsel petrol station.
Practical information — kleinKUNSTsommer
2026 Dates
Summer 2026 (July/August). The exact festival dates for 2026 will be announced by the city of Mühlhausen (the 14th edition in 2025 ran from June 25 to July 6 — the 15th edition in 2026 is expected to be in a similar timeframe).
Venues
Syndikatshof (Neue Strasse 11), 3K-Theaterwerkstatt (Unter der Linde 7), Rathaushof (Ratsstrasse 19) — all in Mühlhausen's Old Town.
Tickets
Tickets for Syndikatshof events via Ticket Shop Thüringen and Mühlhausen Tourist Information. Rathaushof events via «Unikate Atelier» (Marienkirche 17) and Honsel petrol station. Reservations for Rathaushof: [email protected].
Getting Here
By train: to Mühlhausen (Eichsfeld-Bahn from Erfurt or Göttingen). By car: A38 to exit Eichenberg, then B247 to Mühlhausen.
Complementary Activities
Guided tours of the medieval townscape available through Mühlhausen Tourist Information — an ideal addition to the festival visit.
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Where it takes place kleinKUNSTsommer
Syndikatshof, 3K-Theaterwerkstatt und Rathaushof in der Mühlhäuser Altstadt
Syndikatshof, Neue Strasse 11, 99974 Mühlhausen/Thüringen