31. Oldenburg Kabarett Days

The Oldenburg Kabarett Days have been a fixture on the German cabaret calendar since 1996. Over the years, the festival has developed into one of the most important showcases for political cabaret, satirical stage programs, and high-quality comedy in Northwest Germany.

Motto 2026: 'Unfortunately true, still funny'

The festival motto perfectly captures the self-understanding of modern cabaret: punchlines and reality often form a bitter connection. Those who address current political events, societal upheavals, and personal absurdities on stage often arrive at a form of comedy that combines laughter and recognition.

Six Weeks of Festival

With a duration of six weeks, the festival differs from shorter festival formats. The events are spread over the entire period, allowing visitors to experience the program in several stages.

Program Highlights 2026

• Abdelkarim — freshly awarded the German Cabaret Award 2026, one of the most prominent voices in German comedy programming
• Simon & Jan — a cappella singer-songwriters and political cabaret artists
• Lara Ermer — an emerging young cabaret artist

Venues

The main venue is the Kulturetage Halle on Bahnhofstraße, supplemented by the Unikum. Kulturetage is one of Oldenburg's most important event venues and impresses with its intimate stage atmosphere, which is ideal for cabaret.

Organizer Kulturetage gGmbH

Kulturetage gGmbH organizes the Kabarett Days as one of its main programmatic formats. It is also responsible for the Kultursommer, the Voices Festival, and the Winter Varieté, among others.