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 Contemporary Orchestral Music |
Opernplatz 1 Frankfurt 60313 Germany +49 69 2123 8800 http://www.alteoper.de/ |
Held in various theatres within Frankfurt's magnificent Alte Oper, this renowned celebration of contemporary orchestral music is one of Germany's great musical events. Each event focuses on a single composer and soloist. In addition, numerous symphonies and ensembles come from all over Germany to participate. See website for complete yearly schedule. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 English language theatre |
Grüneburgplatz 1 Frankfurt, HES 60323 Germany +49 69 7983 2550 http://www.chaincourt.de |
The Chaincourt Theatre Company is primarily made up of students from Frankfurt University's English department. Led by lecturer, director and actor James Fisk, the aim of the company is to bring the public closer to the English language and culture. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Political comedy and cabaret |
Finkenhofstr. 17 Nordend Frankfurt, HES 60322 Germany +49 69 550736 http://www.die-kaes.com |
Located in the former headquarters of Frankfurt's freemasons, the Kē cabaret theater puts on an exemplary program of political satire, comedy and cabaret by artists from all over the country. Founded some years by the Turkish comedian Sinasi Dikmen, this place has become one of the most popular stops on Frankfurt's comedy circuit. A small bistro and beer garden offer a range of refreshments. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Modern Art Fair |
Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1 Frankfurt, HES 60327 Germany +49 69 7575 6664 http://www.artfrankfurt.com |
Arguably the most important modern art fair in the German-speaking world, Fine Art Fair Frankfurt appeals just as much to art lovers as to professional collectors. Each year the five-day fair attracts some 25,000 visitors and 200 galleries. The fair has recently moved to Hall 3 of the Congress Centre, one of Europe's most modern and beautiful exhibition centres. Admission: from EUR14; concessions available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Festival Hall |
Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1 Westend Frankfurt, HES 60327 Germany +49 69 7575 6404 http://www.festhalle.de |
For many years, Messe Frankfurt's mighty dome was the largest indoor arena in Europe. Iron buttresses span the dome at a height of over 30m, and the partitions are made of glass. The building was opened in 1908 for the 11th German Gymnastics Festival, but has remained incomplete: the proposed warehouse section and conference rooms were never built. Today, the hall is part of the exhibition center (known as 'Halle 2') and can hold up to 12,000 people. It is used as a venue for concerts, opera, ice-skating, tennis tournaments and other big events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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International motor show |
Westendstraße 61 Frankfurt 60325 Germany +49 69 97 5070 http://www.iaa.de |
The International Motor Show (IAA) unveils the motor industry's fastest, slickest, and most expensive new models. With 1,000 exhibitors from 40 countries, the IAA is the largest public trade fair in Germany and one of the largest motor shows in the world. In contrast to the very first motor show in 1943, when just eight models were on display, visitors can now drool over hundreds of choices. Motorbikes, accessories and leather clothing are available and, unlike the cars, can be bought straight away. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Gigantic cinema complex |
Zeil 125 City Frankfurt, HES 60313 Germany +49 69 28 5205 http://www.ekinos-frankfurt.de/ |
This huge cinema complex dominates the Zeil. Comprising of nine different screens (including the 564-seat Europa-Palast, Frankfurt's second largest cinema), the Kinocenter Hauptwache is a Mecca for film fans. This is one of the few places in town which opens its doors at 10am, with showings continuing throughout the day until late at night. Cheap rates are available on Mondays, Thursdays and for all late-night showings. Admission: EUR 6.50 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Frankfurt's Cultural Heart |
Messe Frankfurt Platz der Einheit 1 Frankfurt, DE 60313 Germany +1 49 335 40 10 0 http://www.konzerthalle-bach.d... |
Situated in the middle of a tree-lined park, the Kleist Forum provides Frankfurt with great theatrical performances year round. Whether you come to see children's plays or Germany's best operas, attending functions for 7 or 700, the Kliest Forum offers cultural inspiration in one of Frankfurt's most elegant venues. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classic Meets Pop |
Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1 Festhalle Frankfurt, Hesse 60325 Germany +49 (0)69 7575 6011 / +49 (0)69 7575 6433 http://www.notp.com/ |
"Classic meets pop" is the slogan of this unique annual event that features rock and pop greats like Meat Loaf and Chris de Burgh on stage alongside Il Novecento Orchestra, the Fine Fleur Choir and the Electric Band led by John Miles. On tour throughout Europe and in Frankfurt, the concert attracts both classical aficionados and hard rock fans with a plethora of music ranging from Beethoven to the Beatles. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Concert and conference centre |
Opernplatz 1 City Frankfurt, HES 60313 Germany +49 69 134 0219 http://www.alteoper.de |
The Old Opera House still looks as magnificent and imposing as it did when it was opened by Kaiser Wilhelm I in 1880. The building was financed by wealthy Frankfurt citizens and was designed in Italian Renaissance style by Richard Lucae. Destroyed in a 1944 air raid, it was rebuilt in 1964-81 and renamed the 'Old Opera Concert and Conference Centre'. The main auditorium, with seating for about 2,500 people, is the central part of the building and is used for concerts, conferences and other events. Smaller rooms can be hired for functions. Visitors can obtain refreshments in the café, the restaurant or the bistro. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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City and University Library |
Bockenheimer Landstraße 134-138 Bockenheimer Frankfurt, HES 60325 Germany +49 69 7983 9205 http://www.stub.uni-frankfurt.de |
Frankfurt's University Library is made up of the Municipal Library, University Library, the Senckenberg Library plus the main Medical Library. Its strongest areas are the humanities, law, economics and social sciences. The collection consists of more than 5 million books, documents, periodicals and other publications, making it among the three largest academic libraries in Germany. There are special collections covering local history and the 1848 revolutions, as well as a large database. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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University drama |
Senckenberganlage 27 Bockenheim Frankfurt, HES 60325 Germany +49 69 77 5908 |
Frankfurt University's Department of Theatre and Film Studies is situated next-door to the famous Senckenberg Museum in the district of Bockenheim. The department runs its own theatre which features performances by professional groups as well as students. Prices are reasonable and the programme provides the audience with some real gems. Works written by theatre students comprise the greater part of the programme, but English, German and French classics are also performed with great gusto. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Performances in original dialect |
Großer Hirschgraben 21 Frankfurt, HES 60311 Germany +49 69 28 3676 http://www.volkstheater-frankf... |
Be it a foreign classic or a local favorite, all plays here are performed in the local dialect. The Volkstheater was founded by the well-known Frankfurt actress, Liesel Christ, more than a quarter of a century ago. All shows are performed completely in dialect, which is not only used for Goethe's Faust, but also for works by Shakespeare or contemporary pieces by Berthold Brecht. The theater group has been so successful that they appear in guest productions throughout the region. The open-air performances in the summer are especially popular. Review © 2007, Wcities |