Comedy in Frankfurt

A satirical comedy where a tennis club’s vote on a new barbecue spirals into a culture war over pork, identity, and coexistence.

Three dictators' wives meet for a press conference to promote the filming of their lives in this darkly comic satire by Theresia Walser.

Shakespeare’s witty battle of the sexes, staged by director Tina Lanik as a sharp look at love and gender politics in threatening times.

Kafka's final story characters come to life as an absurd circus troupe, merrily sending up the entire theatre world.

A darkly comic thriller in which the eccentric Henk family celebrates its inheritance with a remarkably high body count.

A night of English-language stand-up with six surprise comedians — from award-winning TV regulars to rising stars — all being recorded for broadcast.

A cabaret evening of satirical songs and texts by Georg Kreisler, delivered with black humour and charm by Torsten Flassig and pianist Yuriy Sych.

Hessian cult comedian Henni Nachtsheim reads from his crime-comedy novel with live piano accompaniment by Bernd Schmidt.

An emergency doctor with a sharp sense of humour blends stand-up comedy and first-aid training – laugh, learn, and maybe save a life.

EMMVEE hosts a live comedy show where he matches singles on stage in a spicy blind date experience.

Australian comedian Celeste Barber brings her hit show 'Backup Dancer' to Frankfurt, blending social satire, personal stories, and her dream of dancing for Janet Jackson.

Instagram star Roger G. brings his sharp humour, anime love, and hilarious family stories to the stage in his first live show.

Nya Yeanafehn shares funny, fish-out-of-water stories about being an American-African comedian navigating everyday life in Europe.

Russian comedian Andrey Airapetov brings his honest and painfully funny stand-up to Frankfurt, entirely in Russian.

An evening of humorous performances, live music, and comic art as the Sondermann Prize honours Frank Kunert and Olrik Kohlhoff.

A divorced couple stage a happy-family act for their adult children every Christmas, but when their new partners show up uninvited the cover-up starts to crumble.

Stand-up comedy show with Kazakh comedians Galym Kaliakbarov, Aina Musina, and the Baibolovy sisters on their first joint European tour.

Miss Ivanka T. brings her first solo comedy programme to Frankfurt, serving sharp-tongued stories and camp humour in a tribute to the women who shaped her.

The Cologne comedian shares hilarious tales of family chaos, teenage daughters, and everyday madness in his third stand-up programme.

Luan, policeman and comedian, shares hilariously unbelievable true stories from his life, childhood, and police work, brought to life with spot-on accents and characters.

Ariana Baborie returns with a stand-up show about the little absurdities of everyday life – from voice-note friendships to the chaos of adulting.

Nikita Shevchuk brings his sharp-witted Russian-language stand-up show 'Daydreamer' to Frankfurt, turning everyday life into hilarious, unexpected comedy.

A high-energy evening of comedy, music, and surprises with Hayrettin and his special guests.

EMMVEE returns with a fresh stand-up comedy hour that mixes sharp everyday observations with candid personal stories.