Dieter Nuhr: Cabaret with bite - criticism of politics and society!

Dieter Nuhr: Cabaret with bite - criticism of politics and society!

On November 22, 2025, the well-known cabaret artist Dieter Nuhr thrilled his audience in the Lübeck Music and Congress Hall. The 65-year-old's performance once again demonstrated his ability to address social issues in a sharp and humorous way. With only a microphone in his hand and without any props, Nuhr took the stage to share his thoughts about the world, society and contemporary history. How ln-online.de reported, he offers a mix of nostalgia and critical analysis by reflecting on the clichés of today's youth and Germany's weaknesses.

“I’ve been on stage for 40 years,” remarked Nuhr, addressing the audience’s applause right at the beginning. The experienced cabaret artist is described as a skeptic who jumps back and forth between different positions. In a humorous way, he addresses how society has changed and makes allusions to bygone times when there were tube televisions and telephones with brocade covers. These retrospectives are peppered with a critical undertone that does not ignore the current problems.

Growing pessimism and critical perspectives

Like Dieter Nuhr in an interview with ardmediathek.de explained, Germany has been characterized by a constant perception of crisis for decades. According to his own statements, this consideration led him to see German dissatisfaction as a cultural constant that drove the economic success of the post-war period. On his travels to India and Nepal, however, he experienced that happiness often does not depend on external circumstances, but rather on people's inner attitude.

On stage in Lübeck, he describes Germany as being in economic decline and warns of the inability to overcome the current challenges. He never misses an opportunity to criticize the political parties, especially the AfD and its leader Tino Chrupalla. These provocations are not neglected, with Nuhr interspersing clichéd allusions to youth mobility, such as the cargo bike.

A conciliatory end

Despite his critical view of the world, the evening does not end with a gloomy conclusion. He concludes his performance with a thoughtful and confident message: progress in combating poverty and disease and a sense of wonder at the wonders of nature contrast with his previous pessimism. This positive note is topped off with a humorous misunderstanding about something he had written on his tablet. Dieter Nuhr left Lübeck not only thoughtful, but also smiling.

His career began in 1987 with his first cabaret appearances, and since then he has established himself as one of the most successful comedians in Germany. Anyone who sees Nuhr on stage quickly notices that he has a good knack for combining even serious topics with lightness. With his own show “Nuhr im Erste” on ARD, which has been on the air for many years, he has created a platform that firmly anchors him in the German cultural scene.

It remains exciting to see what Dieter Nuhr has in store next - one thing is certain: his voice will continue to be heard and society can look forward to lively discussions. When the wokeness debate or the rise of right-wing parties is on the agenda, Nuhr will not hesitate to use his sharp mind and humor to provoke thought.