Forward Festival

In 2026, Forward Festival arrives in Frankfurt RheinMain for the very first time – and does so at a moment when the city is firmly in the international spotlight. Taking place on June 11–12, 2026, Forward Festival Frankfurt joins the official program of World Design Capital 2026, bringing its signature mix of inspiration, exchange, and action to the heart of the RheinMain region.

Hosted at Massif E, a newly opened cultural venue in central Frankfurt, the Festival unfolds across two days and multiple stages, featuring a carefully curated program of more than 25 international and local speakers, complemented by creative side events and happenings. True to Forward’s DNA, the focus lies on empowering creatives with ideas, tools, and perspectives that move beyond inspiration and into action.

SPEAKERS: GRILLI TYPE | ERIK KESSELS | JOHANNA JASKOWSKA | MR. BINGO |

STUDIO DUMBAR/DEPT® | STUDIO FEIXEN AND MANY MORE TBA!

FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE: TALKS | EXHIBITIONS | SIDE-EVENTS | WORKSHOPS |

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