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Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of model railways at the Saxon Model Railway Days in Limbach-Oberfrohna at the Limbach-Oberfrohna Town Hall!

Our popular model railway exhibition has become an integral part of the regional cultural calendar in recent years. Following its great success with around 2,000 enthusiastic visitors in 2025, the event will take place under a new name from 2026 onwards, thereby gaining even greater national significance.

Enjoy a varied exhibition experience with detailed model railway layouts, exciting insights into the hobby of model railways, and many interesting conversations with enthusiastic exhibitors and railway enthusiasts. Look forward to lovingly designed layouts in various scales as well as numerous impressions from the world of miniature trains.

A special highlight awaits you for the first time this year: In an area designed specifically for this purpose, you can experience the world of model railroads as day turns to night. Watch as the layouts transform under different lighting conditions and the miniature landscapes suddenly shine in a whole new light. A fascinating experience for model railroad enthusiasts, families, and anyone who enjoys being surprised by special details.

The Saxon Model Railway Days will take place on:

• Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Stadthalle Limbach-Oberfrohna offers ideal conditions as a venue, with barrier-free access, ample parking directly at the building, and its own restaurant.

Come by and be inspired by the miniature world of model trains – we look forward to seeing you there!

Exhibitors:

• SVT Görlitz gGmbH: SVT Görlitz Booth—“A Train for Central Germany”—
• MEC Dippoldiswalde e.V.: 0e Light Railway
• Association of Friends of the Vocational School Center for Technology e.V.: H0 Layout—“Oberfrohna Station”—
• MEC Limbach-Oberfrohna e.V.: H0 layout—Limbach Station (Saxony)—
• MBC “Göhrener Brücke” e.V.: H0 layout from Era I, Z layout, Z portable layout, and a light railway workshop
• Dietrich Marsch: H0/H0e-gauge model railroad layout, Eras I–II
• Dietmar Groß: Model “Kirchenflug” Limbach-Oberfrohna
• IG Modellbahn Görlitz: N-scale layout, 3 mini-layouts, and a soldering information booth
• Ig Gartenbahn Chemnitz u.U.: Garden railway layout
• Modellbau-Team Chemnitz: Playmobil garden railway layout—“Off to the Desert”—
• Harald Ritter (Bautzener-Modellbau-Freunde): Various models and dioramas on a 1:72 scale
• VBBS Weinbergsweg e.V.: H0 S-Bahn layouts by VBBS Weinbergsweg featuring the Berlin TV Tower
• Lausitzer Modelleisenbahnverein e.V.: H0 club layout “How Lignite Shapes a Landscape”
• IG Schmalspurbahn Thumer Netz e.V.: The Ihle Family Layout and Markus Nestler’s TT Layout
• Wolf-Dittrich-Haase: H0 layout, Era III, regional scenes including the Muldentalbahn Glauchau-Rochlitz
• Wilfried Meier: Model railroad layouts “Wildpark,” “Herbst,” and “Advent”
• MBC Hoyerswerda e.V.: TT layouts “East-West”
• Wolfgang Grund GmbH: Gauge 0 rack-and-pinion railway
• Axel Ludewig: N-scale layout—Canadian Pacific—

Retailers:

• Modellbahn A&V Wilsdruff
• Buchhaus-Reisen OHG

Supporters:

We would like to thank Auhagen GmbH for supporting our exhibition with craft supplies.

The finale of the brilliant thriller series by the bestselling duo Sebastian Fitzek & Vincent Kliesch.

The final chapter for Jula and Hegel!

True-crime podcaster Jula Ansorge can’t believe it: Her mother, whom she believed to have dementia, suddenly appears at her critically injured father’s bedside—sharp-witted and fiercely determined to seek revenge. And Matthias Hegel, the brilliant phonetician, also plays a very different role in Jula’s life than she had previously thought.

But before she can get any answers, a deadly poison from the past literally and brutally intrudes on her life. Jula once again mobilizes all her fighting spirit—for herself and everyone she loves. Will she ultimately have to become a murderer to save her own story?

“This unusual thriller series about perfect pitch is simply addictive.” Sonntag Expres

Vincent Kliesch was born in Berlin-Zehlendorf, where he still lives today. In 2010, he launched his first successful thriller series with the bestseller *Die Reinheit des Todes* (*The Purity of Death*). *Puls der Angst* (*Pulse of Fear*) is the sixth and final volume in the AURIS series featuring forensic phonetician Matthias Hegel, which Vincent Kliesch wrote based on ideas from his friend Sebastian Fitzek. www.facebook.com/vincent.kliesch www.vincent-kliesch.de

Sebastian Fitzek is one of Germany’s most successful authors. His books have been translated into 36 languages and have sold over 20 million copies. Many of them have been successfully adapted for the screen. Sebastian Fitzek lives in Berlin.

With his new LIVE program Top Lusche de Luxe, Holger Müller, alias Instructor Schmidt, naturally also addresses current topics. Is conscription coming back? Is the instructor happy about it? No, of course not, especially not with the equipment available. He's afraid of questions like, “Boss, I can't open this fish can...” “That's not a fish can, it's a hand grenade, you idiot!”

Yes, yes, who would have thought that the old bag would be needed again! Current topics are only side notes for him. The instructor takes you into his everyday life. What actually happens when such an incredibly tough instructor has to go to the dentist? It's just unfortunate when the dentist is even nastier than the instructor himself...

Ausbilder Schmidt is one of the best LIVE comedians in Germany. He has to be, because he has been successfully touring for over 25 years. This is also thanks to his social media activities, with top audience ratings at www.eventim.de.

Whether young or old, everyone is drawn to the instructor. That makes sense, too. If you don't want to end up a loser, you have to see Instructor Schmidt LIVE once in your life.

Instructor Schmidt will turn you into a “top loser de luxe.” Well, you'll still be a loser, but a good one.

And of course, there will be a few classics, such as his morning roll call and a few other numbers, or simply his talk with the losers, uh, with the audience.

And that's what the comedian does best: making his audience laugh for two hours. Just switch off and have fun. Treat yourself!

He is Ausbilder Schmidt and, by nature, the nation's scumbag. Penetrating and mercilessly strict, he fires up his audience until they roar and giggle with laughter. Ausbilder Schmidt is the drill sergeant of the comedy scene. That's how people know him – that's how they want him. The instructor is a personified satire on all know-it-alls and self-proclaimed potentates and, above all, a character who has rightly achieved cult status.

VITALO is a trade fair for all age groups, focusing on nutrition, health, lifestyle, cosmetics, wellness, fitness, and relaxation. Visitors have the opportunity to find out about local companies and discover new trends, products, and concepts.

Whether modern nutrition concepts, innovative fitness methods, the latest beauty products, or soothing wellness offers—VITALO has something for everyone. The trade fair is an ideal opportunity to be inspired, try new things, and improve your quality of life in the long term.

Thanks to a wide range of exhibitors, both fitness beginners and long-time professionals can discover exciting topics, test products, and take away valuable ideas.

Become an exhibitor at VITALO!

Are you involved in nutrition, health, lifestyle, cosmetics, wellness, fitness, or relaxation? Then this trade fair is the perfect platform for you!

The fair offers you the chance to reach new customers, showcase your expertise, and present your products and services to a health-conscious audience. Whether in the areas of holistic nutrition, sustainable lifestyle, natural cosmetics, or relaxation and regeneration.

Take advantage of the opportunity to network with other exhibitors, gather inspiration, and market your company in a targeted manner.

VITALO is a central point of contact for young and old—for everyone who is enthusiastic about health, fitness, and beauty.

After the success in 2024 and 2025, we are going into a third round.

Are you over 40 and want to shake a leg? Then the over-40 dance evening is just the thing for you!

Spend a carefree evening in a cozy atmosphere in our Hirschbar.

Meet friends and new people
Dance
Spend time together

We offer a balanced mix of music, dancing and socializing. Look forward to a varied selection of drinks and enjoy the evening with us.

DJ Robert Drechsler will provide the right beat. We look forward to seeing you!

VITALO is a trade fair for all age groups, focusing on nutrition, health, lifestyle, cosmetics, wellness, fitness, and relaxation. Visitors have the opportunity to find out about local companies and discover new trends, products, and concepts.

Whether modern nutrition concepts, innovative fitness methods, the latest beauty products, or soothing wellness offers—VITALO has something for everyone. The trade fair is an ideal opportunity to be inspired, try new things, and improve your quality of life in the long term.

Thanks to a wide range of exhibitors, both fitness beginners and long-time professionals can discover exciting topics, test products, and take away valuable ideas.

Become an exhibitor at VITALO!

Are you involved in nutrition, health, lifestyle, cosmetics, wellness, fitness, or relaxation? Then this trade fair is the perfect platform for you!

The fair offers you the chance to reach new customers, showcase your expertise, and present your products and services to a health-conscious audience. Whether in the areas of holistic nutrition, sustainable lifestyle, natural cosmetics, or relaxation and regeneration.

Take advantage of the opportunity to network with other exhibitors, gather inspiration, and market your company in a targeted manner.

VITALO is a central point of contact for young and old—for everyone who is enthusiastic about health, fitness, and beauty.

Experience an evening filled with the greatest hits of the legendary group ABBA!

A world-class show—one of the best international tribute bands in the world will create a breathtaking atmosphere on stage and delight the hearts of all ABBA fans.

The program features all the timeless hits such as Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, Lay All Your Love On Me, Waterloo, Ring Ring, S.O.S., Chiquitita, Money Money Money, The Winner Takes It All, Voulez-Vous, Fernando, Knowing Me Knowing You, Take A Chance On Me, Summer Night City, Does Your Mother Know, Super Trouper, Thank You For The Music, ...

A Saxony evening with regional cuisine and Saxon entertainment

Experience Saxony's Muddi Kristina from the village and TV chef Jörg Färber live on stage and at the stove. Their joint cookbook “Sächsisches Allerlei – Kulinarische Entdeckungen von der Oberlausitz bis zum Erzgebirge” (Saxon Miscellany – Culinary Discoveries from Upper Lusatia to the Ore Mountains) will be published in September. And we can reveal that this cookbook is a real treat: traditional recipes combining family traditions and modernity, pictures from the most beautiful regions of Saxony, regional producers and their products, and stories from our home region of Saxony, with all its culinary facets. And who better to present this declaration of love for their homeland than the two authors themselves.

It's not just dialect and origins that connect us and allow us to reminisce, but also regional cuisine with all its peculiarities and traditions. What did your parents and grandparents cook for you? We bet you can think of not only a few typical Saxon dishes, but also great memories and stories to go with them. Saure Klitscher, Erzgebirge tapas, and “Gewickeltes aus dem Dunkelwald.” Never heard of them? How about Toter Oma, Fettbemme, or Gräupchen Eintopf? Have you ever tried Eierschecke to go? Experience an entertaining evening with classic Saxon recipes and new creations that you didn't even know you needed in your life and, above all, in your stomach. Let yourself be enchanted by old and new stories and recipes from Saxony. And look forward to a few tasty treats. Because what would a Saxon culinary evening be without appetizers?

A wXw wrestling event is a thrilling spectacle full of action, entertainment, and spectacular moments.

Wrestlers engage in gripping matches, alternating between high-flying moves, technical maneuvers, and surprising pins. The atmosphere is electric: raucous fans, loud cheers, and explosive energy that makes every moment palpable. Behind the scenes, there is a lot of hard work: training, preparing storylines, fees, travel, and planning the spots. Especially at the end, there is often a cliffhanger or a new champion who puts the arena in a celebratory mood.

WXW combines athletic performance with theatricality and regularly showcases young talent and showmanship on a stage that thrills both wrestling fans and casual viewers alike.

Look forward to the 26th edition of wXw live in Limbach-Oberfrohna. More information will follow shortly.

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One of the greatest and most famous classical music stars of our time will return to Germany in the winter of 2025. Paul Potts will treat audiences to very special highlights of international caliber. Today's global star has realized his very own dream. Because the fact that Paul Potts is now performing on the big stages was anything but a given. After being bullied and ridiculed at school, he found refuge in the local church choir. When he heard La Boheme at the age of 16, he fell in love with opera and began a passionate romance that took him on a turbulent journey. Finally, in 2007, he won the first season of Britain's Got Talent, and that changed his life forever.

For Bristol-born Paul Potts, music has always been a source of comfort from years of bullying, financial hardship, medical setbacks, and lack of self-confidence. That's why he seized the opportunity to perform on the first episode of Britain's Got Talent. The cell phone salesman stepped up to the microphone in front of the judges to perform his rendition of Nessun Dorma. As his voice soared, Britain—and the whole world—fell in love with his story and his incredible talent. Shortly after, 12 million viewers watched as Potts was crowned the winner of Britain's Got Talent. His audition of Nessun Dorma remains one of the most viewed videos in YouTube history, his debut multi-platinum album One Chance reached number one in 15 countries, and he has been invited twice to perform for Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Variety Performance.

Paul's enduring passion for music means he continues to share his incredible gift with fans on every continent.

His inspiring journey was also told in the Hollywood film “One Chance.” But that was far from the end of his story. On the contrary, Paul Potts has been touring continuously ever since and has already completed over 1,000 performances in 45 countries

His inspiring journey was also told in the Hollywood film “One Chance.” But that was far from the end of his story. On the contrary: Paul Potts has been touring continuously ever since and has already performed over 1,000 times in 45 countries.

In addition to “One Chance,” he has released six other studio albums, including ‘Passione’ (2009), “Cinema Paradiso” (2010), and “Home” (2014), as well as a greatest hits collection (2013). In 2017, he released his fifth studio album, “On Stage,” to mark the tenth anniversary of his historic victory, followed by “Winter Dreams” (2019). Paul Potts' album “Musica Non Proibita” is a double album featuring arias he recorded during his “At Home” sessions during lockdown. He also took part in America's Got Talent: The Champions, beating other winners from around the world in the grand finale.

Despite the turbulent last few years in the touring industry, Paul Potts has managed to perform in South Korea, Japan, Scandinavia, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Wales. He also spent many months in the recording studio. In April 2022, he appeared as “Koala” on the German version of “The Masked Singer” and thrilled audiences with classics by A-Ha, Toto, Elton John, and Dua Lipa.

An afternoon of dancing with Little Bit. Hits, pop songs, oldies as they used to be and still are today.

Live singing with guitar and background music.

Our gastronomy always has a colorful selection of cakes and pies as well as drinks.

Nirvana in the name of Cobain

2024 marks the 30th anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death, and the grief over his untimely passing is as profound as it was on the day after. Similar to the Sex Pistols, there is only one relevant album: “Nevermind” (OK, there's also ‘Bleach’ and “In Utero”). And as a second musical milestone, “Unplugged in New York.” Since 2012, three musicians from Usti nad Orlik have been following in the footsteps of Nirvana, calling themselves In the Name of Cobain and playing about 40 shows a year in Czechia and Slovakia. Now they want to conquer the German-speaking world, because there is still no real official Nirvana tribute band (Teen Spirit are Austrian...  So bring on the clubs and performance opportunities, we play “Smells like teen spirit,” “Come as you are,” “Lithium,” “Polly”... with the same energy as Cobain & co in the early 90s. Our repertoire includes almost all Nirvana songs, and Kurts would surely have liked the fact that this band has a girl on drums! Alternatively, and as a very special event, we also play the complete set from “Unplugged in New York,” recorded 30 years ago, a beautiful, very intimate musical experience.

Lineup: Martin Hajek als Kurt Cobain – Voc. / Gitarre
Karel Hlavka als Krist Novoselic – Bass
Dominika Plesingerova als Dave Grohl - Drums
Petr Fryauf - als Pat SmearAcc.-Git ("unplugged" Programm)

www.nirvanaczech.cz
https://www.facebook.com/inthenameofcobain
https://youtu.be/J5qoWV_GSR4 (Medley)
https://youtu.be/569lN58naQI (unplugged)

ROCKING, GRAND & UNFORGETTABLE!

Experience the professional tribute show featuring the greatest hits from “50 Years of Maffay on Tour.” Steven & his show band sing and play MAFFAY so authentically that it sounds as if the master himself is on stage.

They can proudly claim to be one of the few cover bands that have not only shared time with their idol, but also the stage. The musicians from the Ore Mountains are so good that they have already played on behalf of PETER MAFFAY and have even performed with the star several times. The contact has grown so much that the MAFFAY SHOW BAND was allowed to record their own album in Maffay's recording studio.

The musicians have also been supporting Fundaţia Tabaluga in Romania for years.

The Christmas concert with heart and soul – live on tour!

With “Heimatgefühle zur Weihnachtszeit” (Feelings of Home at Christmas Time), Sigrid & Marina are once again presenting their popular and successful tour format for the most wonderful time of the year on a major tour of Germany.
With the most famous winter and Christmas songs and unique images of the snow-covered winter landscape, the two Grand Prix winners, together with great musical guests, invite their audience on a short vacation to the snow-covered mountains.
Experience a cheerful and exuberant atmosphere and be there to see how soulful, harmonious, and traditional Christmas is celebrated in the mountains.

Joining hosts Sigrid & Marina from the Salzkammergut region of Austria are stars such as Vincent and Fernando, the successful folk pop duo from South Tyrol, as well as Mario & Christoph from the legendary Alpentrio Tirol with their most beautiful songs and greatest hits.
Experience a real sense of home during the Christmas season, with lots of Alpine Christmas spirit, great stories, devotional yodeling, and, of course, the most beautiful Christmas carols! All this against a unique, atmospheric, Christmassy stage backdrop! Let yourself be enchanted by the music!

New government, same old madness: Stand-up comedian Ludger K. has made a name for himself as a reliable counterpoint to the watered-down analysis on TV—always aggressive, yet self-deprecating. His new show, “SONDERVERMÖGEN!,” skillfully plays with current linguistic conventions and political smoke-and-mirrors tactics.

Look forward to a sarcastic, hilarious takedown of the political establishment, plenty of media bashing, and experiences that never go out of date.

Quatsch Comedy Club, Dieter Hallervorden’s “Wühlmäuse,” Circus Roncalli: Ludger K. has repeatedly caused a sensation in the German cabaret scene. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he raised his voice—openly and loudly. This earned him scathing reviews, but also plenty of new fans. If you like cabaret that challenges power structures, Ludger K. is the perfect choice for you.

You have to think about things from the end, because then you know that you can make napkins and toilet paper out of cellulose.
Every end begins when the beginning ends. If you lose the preliminary round, you won’t make it to the final. Those are the rules. But we’re happily playing on. After all, we haven’t been eliminated. We’re just not in the running anymore. However, the final won’t take place without us. We have tickets.

Lothar Bölck, “the Louis de Funés of German cabaret artists” (Celler Nachrichten), has made it to the final. Man versus the world.

So far, it’s a tie. Yes, but for whom? As his season draws to a close, Bölck wonders: Will there be a winner? And if so, why not? Are we standing with one foot offside or in the afterlife? Who will walk off the field as the victor? The visions or the divisions? Will it be a heated game with tense moments, or a scorching one with scorched earth? Will there be extra time, or will time itself have a rematch? Definitely. After every final whistle, a dressing-down lurks. Will the game go into overtime, or will it be called off because the field is unplayable? One thing is certain: either way, there won’t be a rematch. Because what does this world cost? Nerves.

“A two-hour, fast-paced, hard-hitting, and no-holds-barred political cabaret thrills the audience.” (Lausitzer Rundschau) “His furious verbal barbs and wild ramblings keep the brain cells on their toes.” (Cellesche Zeitung).
If you want to see and hear how some figures from politics, the media, and culture score own goals—and usually hit the bull’s-eye in the process—then reserve a seat in the arena or hall in your area or of your choice.

And be sure to arrive on time. Because when the end is near, you don’t want to miss the beginning!

Puschel und das Weihnachtskugeln
-Musical theater for families with children from 2-

Christmas is coming! The Christmas baubles are sparkling in Puschel's tree. What a feast for the eyes! But there's something Puschel likes even more: THE Christmas baubles, with festive jokes and, of course, exuberant singing. Can you hear where the songs are? The baubles never gobble sweeter ... Musical theater fun for young and old.

Recommended for children aged 2-6 years
Duration: 40min
Voices, vocals & Play:   Jan Deicke            ||  www.lauschpalast.com
Piano & Arrangements:      Matthias Hirth   ||  www.matthiashirth.com
www.puschelgeschichten.de

Tip: Please bring a booster seat (child seat, cushion, etc.) for your little ones.