When does the show On Air run in Bonn?

The show runs from October 1, 2026, to January 17, 2027, at the GOP Varieté-Theater Bonn.

How long does the performance last?

The duration is about 2 hours including intermission.

What is the ticket price?

Tickets start at 64 euros in the Premium Lounge. Other price categories are available.

Is the theater wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the GOP Bonn is wheelchair accessible. A ground-level side entrance leads directly into the lower auditorium area, and there are also accessible restrooms.

When does entry begin?

Entry to the variety hall begins one hour before the show starts.

Is there a note for families with small children?

Children under four years are not allowed to attend the show.

On Air ignites Bonn with breathtaking variety art, wit, and live magic

Name: GOP Varieté-Theater Bonn: On Air
Start: 2026-10-01T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2027-01-17T23:59:00+01:00
Location: GOP-Varieté-Theater Bonn

A variety evening between spotlight and studio chaos

With On Air, the GOP Varieté-Theater Bonn invites you to a stage experience that playfully dismantles the myth of television and transforms it into vibrant stage art. The show starts on October 1, 2026 and runs until January 17, 2027. Acrobatics, comedy, music, and subtle direction blend here into a fast-paced production that pulls the audience right into the fictive dynamics of a TV studio.

When the studio becomes the stage

Director Robert Wicke and musician Fede Rimini guide the ensemble with precise timing, wit, and rhythmic energy through a format that plays with TV clichés while emphasizing the magic of the live moment. Acrobatic highlights, colorful figures, and absurd entanglements create the mixture of suspense and lightness that characterizes good variety. The dramaturgy relies on surprise, rapid changes, and the enticing feeling that something unpredictable can happen behind the scenes at any moment.

Artistry that touches the soul

The production brings together international artists with different styles: beatboxing, juggling, hula-hooping, contortion, slack wire, and Chinese pole are not simply lined up but integrated into a lively flow of scenes. This creates the special theater atmosphere: the light design, stage set, and choreography support a play with pace, precision, and body control. The evening thrives on the tension between technical perfection and seemingly effortless lightness.

A house with stylish closeness to the audience

The GOP Varieté-Theater Bonn is located in the former government district, right by the Rhine, between the World Conference Center and Bonn Marriott Hotel. The auditorium is wheelchair accessible, entry begins one hour before the show starts, and the audience experiences the show in a compact, approachable setting. This creates the intense audience reaction that variety theaters are famous for: immediate closeness, audible amazement, genuine excitement.

Looking forward to a strong live experience

On Air promises not just a spectacle, but an artfully constructed interplay of movement, music, comedy, and stage presence. Those seeking live entertainment with spirit, pace, and visual elegance will find an evening here that challenges the senses and blocks out everyday life for two hours. This variety should not be watched on screen, but experienced in the auditorium.