When does the finissage start?

The finissage starts on 13.12.2026 at 5:00 PM at the German Cabaret Archive in Mainz.

Is registration required?

Yes, registration is required for this event.

How long does the evening last?

According to the event information, the finissage runs from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

At the German Cabaret Archive, Neue Universitätsstraße 2, 55116 Mainz.

Is the venue accessible?

According to the museum portal, the building has barrier-free exhibitions and elevators.

How is the best way to get there?

It is recommended to arrive via public transport or the parking garage Schillerplatz near the Proviantmagazin.

Finissage with the Little Tea Dance Syndicate

Name: Finissage with the Little Tea Dance Syndicate
Start: 2026-12-13T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-13T23:00:00+01:00
Location: Deutsches Kabarettarchiv

An evening full of sound, memory, and shine to conclude the exhibition

The finissage with the Little Tea Dance Syndicate marks the closing of an exhibition at the German Cabaret Archive that went far beyond a mere look at sheet music covers. "Benjamin, I have nothing to wear!" connected music, design, and the spirit of the Weimar Republic into a vibrant art experience that brought generations together and made the aesthetics of the 1920s newly experiential.

When salon music meets exhibition atmosphere

For the conclusion, elegant salon music resonates in a mood that hovers between lightness and melancholy. The Little Tea Dance Syndicate with violin, piano, and cello sets a musical conclusion that does not simply end the exhibition but transforms it into memory. The finissage creates a spatial effect where music, historical imagery, and cultural education intertwine.

Sheet music art as a window into the Golden Twenties

The exhibition showcased, according to the Museum Portal Rhineland-Palatinate, sheet music art from the 1920s and spanned the range from jazz to Art Deco to the joie de vivre of the Weimar Republic. It is precisely this combination of graphic design, popular music, and social change that makes the charm of the project. Those interested in art history, typography, design, and cultural history will find a multifaceted examination of works between archive, museum, and stage.

An archive that makes stories audible

The German Cabaret Archive is the only institution nationwide that has been preserving and documenting the cultural heritage of cabaret since 1961. Visitors at the Mainz Proviantmagazin encounter great names of satire, cabaret, and literary wit. The collection ranges from books, posters, and photographs to manuscripts, audio recordings, and stage props. It is from this that the dense, inspiring exhibition atmosphere that characterizes the house arises.

Why attending live is worthwhile

This finissage is more than an entry on the calendar: it is an aesthetic farewell with musical presence, historical depth, and emotional warmth. Those who want to experience the interplay of exhibition, salon music, and cabaret history firsthand should not miss this evening in Mainz. It is particularly on-site that the unique power of this exhibition unfolds most intensely.