Alice in Wonderland dances the UNESCO World Heritage Day in Potsdam
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A dance performance full of wonder, transformation, and Potsdam summer light
On June 7, 2026, Freundschaftsinsel transforms into an open stage for fantasy and movement: During the UNESCO World Heritage Day, the association Spaß am Tanz will present the dance performance Alice in Wonderland at 3:30 PM as part of the program on the island stage. The motto UNESCO³ – Film meets World Heritage combines city history, film culture, and stage art into a vibrant stage experience. Admission is free. ([potsdamtourismus.de](https://www.potsdamtourismus.de/event/unesco-welterbetag-2026-programm-auf-der-inselbuehne))
When literature becomes body, space, and rhythm
Lewis Carroll's classic meets the language of dance here. Marita Erxleben brings Alice in Wonderland to the stage as a magical ballet piece for children aged four and up, combining motifs from Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. On the Potsdam stage, speaking flowers, the mad hatter, the grinning cat, and the queen of hearts unfold in a choreography that works with illusions, humor, and clear dramatic guidance. The result is not just a retelling, but a lively translation of the material into movement. ([hansottotheater.de](https://www.hansottotheater.de/spielplan/a-z/alice-im-wunderland/))
An ensemble that makes community visible
Particularly impressive is the dimension of the project: The association Spaß am Tanz works in Potsdam with children, teenagers, and adults and sees itself as a platform for amateur stage dance. The association's website mentions around 50 active members and summer ballet projects with up to 800 dancers. This collective energy also shapes the theater atmosphere of this performance, in which dance does not appear elitist, but open, approachable, and community-building. ([spass-am-tanz.de](https://spass-am-tanz.de/))
World Heritage as a stage of the present
The UNESCO World Heritage Day is more than just an action day in Potsdam. It makes the city as a cultural space tangible and places Freundschaftsinsel with its open-air stage at the center of a summer celebration. Between children's theater, film music, stunt workshops, and screenplay readings, Alice in Wonderland marks a poetic highlight of the afternoon. The audience experiences a theatrical event that does not exhibit world heritage in a museum-like way but brings it to life. ([potsdamtourismus.de](https://www.potsdamtourismus.de/event/unesco-welterbetag-2026-programm-auf-der-inselbuehne))
Conclusion: A summer day for families, culture enthusiasts, and those hungry for fantasy
Anyone who makes their way to Freundschaftsinsel will experience a free open-air format with artistic ambition, child-friendly communication, and atmospheric closeness. Alice in Wonderland promises dance art with heart, clear images, and a fresh, family-friendly stage experience in Potsdam. Live, this performance unfolds exactly that mixture of wonder, movement, and summer lightness that cannot be found on a screen in the theater. ([potsdamtourismus.de](https://www.potsdamtourismus.de/event/unesco-welterbetag-2026-programm-auf-der-inselbuehne))
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- Website: https://spass-am-tanz.de/
Sources:
- Potsdam Tourism - UNESCO World Heritage Day 2026: Program on the Island Stage
- Hans Otto Theater - Alice in Wonderland
- Association Spaß am Tanz e.V. - Official Website
- State Capital Potsdam - Freundschaftsinsel
- Hans Otto Theater - Service and Visitor Information
