WDR 5 Kabarettfest Paderborn
Edition 2026 Improvisation Comedy Stand-up

WDR 5 Kabarettfest Paderborn

Tour finale in the PaderHalle — Kabarett of WDR 5's house politics with Börchers and Brodowy

Paderborn — Kreis Paderborn (05774)
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Dates 21 May — 21 May 2026
Venue Paderborn (05774)
Prices 37.00€ — 41.00€
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About WDR 5 Kabarettfest

When the WDR 5 Kabarettfest tour stops in PaderHalle Paderborn, it's very close to its climax: three comedy stars hosted by Ingo Börchers and Matthias Brodowy, an evening of politics, linguistic wit, and taboo-breaking. On May 21, 2026, at 8 PM, Gina Walther, Florian Wintels, and Thomas Philipzen will take the stage — proving that Kabarett in the WDR 5 format is anything but dusty. Tickets: €37.50–€41.90.

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The Format: Tour Kabarett

The WDR 5 Kabarettfest is one of the most successful live brands of WDR radio: Every year, a selection of the most important German Kabarett artists tours through NRW, performing in the country's largest cultural venues. The concept is simple and precisely why it's successful: two hosts guide through the evening, three to five comedy acts each deliver a 20-minute set. The audience gets a cross-section — not a solo evening, but variety.

The Hosts 2026

Two familiar faces to WDR 5 listeners will host the Paderborn evening:

  • Ingo Börchers — Münster-based punchline artist, regular guest on „Mitternachtsspitzen“ and feared for his spot-on linguistic wit.
  • Matthias Brodowy — Hanoverian all-rounder, song Kabarett artist with a stylish penchant for self-irony.

Their motto for the evening is: „If it goes well, it's good. If it goes badly, it's better“ — an ironic self-description that shows even failure is Kabarett material.

The Guests

  • Gina Walther — Young Berlin resident, comedy newcomer focusing on women's rights and everyday absurdities.
  • Florian Wintels — Austrian linguistic acrobat, regularly wins Kabarett awards and has been a regular guest on WDR for years.
  • Thomas Philipzen — Rhenish comedy veteran, political Kabarett with reliably good timing.

Tour Dates 2026

The WDR 5 Kabarettfest Tour 2026 runs from April 19 to May 21, 2026, with stops in several NRW cities. The Paderborn date on May 21, 2026 marks the finale — traditionally the most polished performance, as the artists have refined their sets by then.

The PaderHalle

The PaderHalle on Heiersmauer is Paderborn's multi-purpose hall and stage for congresses, concerts, and galas. Acoustically refined, with almost 2,000 seats in maximum configuration, it is excellently suited for text-oriented stage formats. For Kabarett evenings, the hall offers tiered seating — bringing the artists close to the audience even in the back rows.

WDR 5 Kabarettfest — edition 2026

WDR 5 Kabarettfest at PaderHalle Paderborn on May 21, 2026, 8 PM. Hosted by Ingo Börchers and Matthias Brodowy, with guests Gina Walther, Florian Wintels, and Thomas Philipzen. Tour finale of the WDR 5 tour 2026 (April 19–May 21, 2026). Tickets €37.50–€41.90.

Program

  • 8:00 PM — Start
  • Moderation: Ingo Börchers (Münster) and Matthias Brodowy (Hanover)

Guests

  • Gina Walther — Comedy on women's rights and everyday absurdities
  • Florian Wintels — Austrian linguistic acrobat
  • Thomas Philipzen — Rhenish political Kabarett artist

Tour 2026

The Paderborn date is part of the WDR 5 Kabarettfest Tour 2026, which travels through NRW from April 19 to May 21, 2026. Paderborn is the tour's closing event.

Programme WDR 5 Kabarettfest 2026

Schedule May 21, 2026, PaderHalle

  • 7:00 PM — Doors open
  • 8:00 PM — Start, moderation by Ingo Börchers and Matthias Brodowy
  • Set 1: Gina Walther
  • Set 2: Florian Wintels
  • Intermission
  • Set 3: Thomas Philipzen
  • Joint finale with all acts on stage

Highlights WDR 5 Kabarettfest 2026

Tour finale of the WDR 5 tour. Two of the most distinguished WDR 5 main Kabarett artists as hosts. Recorded for WDR 5 (broadcast later).

Prices WDR 5 Kabarettfest 2026

Tickets €37.50 and €41.90. Advance sales via VIBUS and the PaderHalle ticket center (+49 5251 299750, [email protected]).

Practical information — WDR 5 Kabarettfest

Getting There

PaderHalle, Heiersmauer 45, 33098 Paderborn. By car via the A33 (exit Paderborn-Zentrum). By train to Paderborn main station, then approx. 15 minutes on foot or by bus to PaderHalle. Underground parking available.

Date

Thursday, May 21, 2026, 8:00 PM.

Tickets

€37.50 to €41.90. Booking online via VIBUS, at the PaderHalle ticket center, by phone +49 5251 299750, or by email [email protected]. Ticket center: Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM, Sat 10 AM–2 PM.

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Where it takes place WDR 5 Kabarettfest

PaderHalle Paderborn

Heiersmauer 45, 33098 Paderborn

Contact WDR 5 Kabarettfest

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WDR 5 Kabarettfest at a glance

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