Anstatt Nach Haus

Anstatt Nach Haus is a German event brand based in Eisenach, Thuringia, best known for its recurring afterwork event series 'Saus und Braus'. The brand was created by three friends — Moritz, Vincent and Michael — who wanted to bring a relaxed afterwork gathering to Eisenach's market square rather than a private garden. The first 'Saus und Braus' took place in July 2023 on the Marktplatz in Eisenach, combining good food, drinks, music and a bit of culture. What began as an idea among friends quickly grew: the first edition drew around 150 guests, and the organizers decided to continue in 2024. The format expanded over the following years. In 2024 the team held four events with more DJs and attracted growing audiences; by the final 2024 edition guests were already asking for a 2025 return. In 2025 the organizers added a charitable dimension, collecting donations for local associations and clubs while continuing to host the market-square gatherings. The events feature live DJs, bars, snacks and networking, and are positioned as a casual, community-oriented way to spend the end of the working day. For 2026, Anstatt Nach Haus has announced a season running from May to September, with 'Saus und Braus' events scheduled on 20 May, 10 June, 8 July, 19 August and 9 September 2026, each from 17:00 to 22:00 at Markt 2 in Eisenach. The brand communicates primarily through its website and Instagram, and has received local press coverage, including a Thüringer Allgemeine article in August 2025 describing the format as established in Eisenach. Anstatt Nach Haus operates as a small, privately held event company rather than a large corporate group.

Anstatt Nach Haus began in July 2023, when three friends — Moritz, Vincent and Michael — came up with the idea of a cozy afterwork gathering for friends, not in a private garden but on the market square of Eisenach. The concept was simple: good food, good drinks and a bit of music, with the hope that a few more people might join and bring some culture to the market. The first 'Saus und Braus' event took place in July 2023 on the Marktplatz in Eisenach. The setup was modest: Moritz had the café, Vincent brought the music, Michael provided the deck chairs, and a rented sound system was assembled in about two hours. The first event exceeded expectations. What started as a few friends turned into around 150 guests, and the organizers decided to continue the format in 2024. In 2024 they held four events with more DJs, and the response grew further: more guests attended, and by the final event in September 2024 attendees were already asking whether the team would return in 2025. The organizers did return in 2025 and expanded the concept. They began collecting donations for local associations and clubs, combining charitable giving with the social event. The team reported being overwhelmed by the number of guests welcomed on the market square, the conversations with the associations, and the response to their donation appeals. Local press took notice: in August 2025, the Thüringer Allgemeine published an article by Dirk Lorenz-Bauer describing the format as established in Eisenach and noting anticipation for 2026. Looking ahead, Anstatt Nach Haus announced a 2026 season running from May to September, with 'Saus und Braus' events scheduled for 20 May, 10 June, 8 July, 19 August and 9 September 2026, each from 17:00 to 22:00 at Markt 2 in Eisenach. The brand continues to present itself as a community-focused afterwork event series with live DJs, bars, snacks and networking, and it maintains an active presence on its website and Instagram.

• First 'Saus und Braus' afterwork event held on the Marktplatz in Eisenach; around 150 guests attended.

• Four 'Saus und Braus' events held with more DJs and growing audiences.

• At the final 2024 event, guests asked the organizers to return in 2025.

• Organizers expanded the format and began collecting donations for local associations and clubs.

• Thüringer Allgemeine published an article by Dirk Lorenz-Bauer describing the format as established in Eisenach.

• Scheduled 2026 season opening 'Saus und Braus' event at Markt 2, Eisenach, 17:00–22:00.

• Scheduled 'Saus und Braus' event at Markt 2, Eisenach, 17:00–22:00.

A community-oriented, casual afterwork event brand bringing culture, food, drinks and music to Eisenach's market square.

• Saus und Braus afterwork event series

  Recurring afterwork events on Eisenach's market square featuring live DJs, bars, snacks and networking.

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