Discover the diversity: place names and music in the district of Regensburg!

Discover the diversity: place names and music in the district of Regensburg!

In Wörth an der Donau there are several exciting events that will take place in the coming weeks and months. On Friday, October 17, 2025, we cordially invite you to the event"Oudorf, Daffadohl, Wiad - Woht as? Dialectal place names in the Regensburg district"a. At 7.30 p.m. in the Zinzendorf fire station, Baumgarten 46, interested parties can dive into the world of oral names. The speaker, Dr. Wolfgang Janka from the Bavarian Academy of Sciences will present the news from the Internet publication on the place names of the Upper Palatinate district. This is about historical spellings, dialect forms and the meaning of these names that shape the cultural heritage of the region. Admission is free.

But that's just the start! On Saturday, October 18, 2025, one goes with oneKirta danceNext, which will take place from 7.30 p.m. in the Gasthof Butz, Kirchplatz 3. With live music, the Kerscher musicians ensure the best mood for all dancers. No matter whether brass music, hit or rock - there is something for everyone here! Entry is 9 euros.

Focus on music and theater

Music Lovers will not be disappointed on Saturday, October 25, 2025. In the Bürgersaal, Ludwigstr. 7, presents thatKIW Schlossensemble Svenja KruseA concert that leads musically throughout the year. From classics to modern pieces, everything is offered. Tickets cost 16 euros in advance, and 18 euros at the box office.

For the younger visitors there will also be in the citizens' hall on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.Picture book cinema with puppet theater. Under the motto "Let your imagination play!" Offer Andrea von Lieven and Tania Schnagl a magical reading experience. Admission is free, donations are welcome.

View of tradition and art

If you are interested in the Bavarian folklore, you should come to the citizens' hall on Monday. TheWörther dance circleinvites everyone who enjoy dancing. Participation is free of charge, but donations are welcome. Gottfried Reger leads through international folk and folklore dances.

Another musical highlight will be on Saturday, November 15, 2025, with theLanzinger Trioexpected. At 7.30 p.m. you will experience a mixture of room music, jazz, rock and own compositions. Tickets are available for 15 euros in advance, 17 euros at the box office.

On Sunday, November 16, 2025, an event will take place at 7:00 p.m.Dead customs in the Bavarian Forestinstead of. Hans Wrba, district home nurse Cham, will speak. Admission is free, donations are also requested here.

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, technology enthusiasts from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.Roland Holzerparticipate. This revolves around electronic sounds and visuals, especially for young people from the age of 12. The participation fee is 10 euros.

Words from the region and beyond

Particular attention can also be paid to the appreciation of the dialects and place names in Bavaria. The cooperation between the Commission and the Association for Local Name Research offers a valuable platform to document oral place names. This is an important cultural element that has also been funded in the project to record the location names that are currently not documented since 2021. The data collected will later be available online to make the variety of our language and origin visible. Bavarian radio has already reported on this important project.

For over 40 years, the "Association for Local and Fall Name Research in Bavaria e. V." the goal of recording and preserving these important names. This valuable work is supported by the commitment of many volunteers and interested people who deal with history and language and who keep our culture alive.

So take the opportunity, and be part of these cultural highlights in Wörth an der Donau! Regardless of whether you are interested in music, dance or the history of our dialects - there is something for everyone here!