When does the cultural showcase take place?

The cultural showcase takes place on Sunday, December 20, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

What program points are there?

At 2:00 PM, the theater The Christmas Ghost with Patrick Metel begins. At 3:30 PM, Christmas with Harp follows with Carolin Mazloumian, Sigrid Varduhn, and Kerstin Eichelbaum.

How much does admission cost?

Admission to the cultural showcase is free.

Where does the event take place?

The event location is the City and State Library Potsdam at Kanal 47 in 14467 Potsdam.

Is registration required?

The cultural showcase is designated as a free cultural program without registration.

Who is the program suitable for?

The program is aimed at families, children, literary enthusiasts, and all visitors who want to experience theater, stories, and music in a library atmosphere.

Cultural Showcase Potsdam 2026: Dickens and Harp

Name: Sundays in the Library! - Cultural Showcase on 20.12.
Start: 2026-12-20T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-20T16:30:00+01:00
Location: Stadt- und Landesbibliothek Potsdam

Christmas Stories and Harp Sounds in Potsdam's Library

On Sunday, December 20, 2026, the City and State Library of Potsdam transforms into a lively cultural place for families, literature lovers, and curious visitors. The cultural showcase combines theater, classic literature, music, and shared experiences with free admission.

Charles Dickens as Timeless Christmas Theater

At 2:00 PM, Patrick Metel brings Charles Dickens' famous A Christmas Carol back to the stage with the play The Christmas Ghost. With quick role changes and a modern text version, Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, and the three ghosts of Christmas emerge from a versatile theatrical presentation.

The staging combines wit and linguistics with a timeless moral narrative. At its core are friendship, compassion, and the power of change – themes that make Dickens' classic a permanent fixture of Christmas literature to this day.

Harp Music as a Sounding Narrative

Starting at 3:30 PM, Christmas with Harp follows in the event hall. Carolin Mazloumian and Sigrid Varduhn tell stories of togetherness and gifts that bring people together. Kerstin Eichelbaum accompanies the tales with festive harp music.

The combination of storytelling and instrumental music creates an intimate reading atmosphere. Soft harp sounds, pre-Christmas motifs, and the closeness to the narrated story make the afternoon a sensual literary experience for young and old.

Library as a Meeting Place

The cultural showcase presents the library as an open space for education, culture, and social exchange. Besides the program, the City and State Library invites visitors from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM to read, linger, inform, and discover. Media can be borrowed and returned; individual consultation and special services are not available on Sundays.

In cooperation with #KulturMachtPotsdam, a varied cultural Sunday is created that combines literary quality, family programming, and musical linguistic art.

Conclusion: A Special Advent Sunday for the Whole Family

Visitors can expect a free afternoon filled with Dickens adaptations, theater, storytelling art, and harp music. Those who want to experience literature not just in reading but in voice, movement, and sound will find an inspiring author and cultural encounter without admission on December 20, 2026, in Potsdam.

Take advantage of the Advent Sunday for a visit to the City and State Library and experience the cultural showcase live.