WDC-Pavillon-Tour
WDC Pavilion in Rheingau
WDC 2026
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From 19 to 30 August 2026, the WDC Pavilion will stop at the garden of Brömserburg in Rüdesheim am Rhein. Between vineyards, the River Rhine and the historic old town, a temporary meeting place will emerge for two weeks – a place where people can connect, try out new things and create together.
Visitors can look forward to a diverse programme: from walks to collect natural materials, making colours, designing notebooks and learning different printing techniques to dance workshops and a shared picnic in the garden.
The programme includes WDC projects, local initiatives and, above all, the residency by Constructlab, who will be working on site throughout the entire stay. Under the title Dry, Dry, Dry, the team invites visitors to explore communal forms of preservation, knowledge exchange and the sustainable use of local resources.
Ping Pong Park is joining us too: tables and paddles will be available for everyone to use freely – come by and join in!
All activities at the WDC Pavilion are free of charge, barrier-free and open to people of all generations.
In cooperation with Rheingau-Taunus Kultur und Tourismus and Brömserburg – Die Burg am Rhein.
Preliminary programme overview
(Programme changes possible)
Week of 19–23 August
Wednesday, 19 August
Opening
10:00
Opening of the pavilion with welcome remarks by the District Administrator, the Mayor, Constructlab, WDC 2026, and local stakeholders.
by: WDC 2026
Eroica Germania in the Rheingau – what does this have to do with design?
17:00–19:00
A conversation about the philosophy of cycling and the design of historic bicycles.
by: Die Wellenmaschine GmbH
Thursday, 20 August
Workshop: Something Different
10:00–13:00
Using unusual painting tools and playful drawing exercises, we will create a growing collective artwork together.
by: Linnea Kempf, Ella Dickau; WDC 2026
Graphic Weaving
14:00–17:00
Walk-in workshop for the collaborative creation of a visual identity for the pavilion in Rüdesheim.
by: Laura Hilbert, WDC 2026
Communal Abendbrot
from 18:00
Meet the Constructlab team while cooking and eating together, and share your Rheingau stories!
by: Constructlab
Friday, 21 August
School Workshop Dye, Dry, Tie – dyeing, drying, building
9:00–11:00 & 11:30–13:30
Workshop for school classes. Not open to the public.
by: Constructlab
Local Dancing
16:00–17:00
Together we will dance local dances, accompanied by live keyboard music.
by: Clara Reiner, Jacob Bussmann, Frédéric De Carlo and René Alejandro Huari Mateus // Implantieren Festival
Live Music: Latin & More
from 19:00
The band will perform catchy Latin American songs, well-known jazz standards, evergreen classics and oldies at a pleasant volume.
by: Brömserburg
Saturday, 22 August
Book Arts Lab: #Crazy Books
10:00–13:00
Experiment with paper, colours, and shapes, and create your own artists’ books.
by: Paula Schulenburg
Book Arts Lab: #Nature Self-Print
14:00–17:00
Print with collected natural materials on recycled paper or in your books.
by: Paula Schulenburg
Live Music: Claudia Matejunas
from 19:00
The solo artist performs mood-setting and dance music.
by: Brömserburg
Sunday, 23 August
Workshop Dye, Dry, Tie – dyeing, drying, building
9:30–14:00
Together we will collect materials during a walk and then transform them into creative products and handcrafted objects.
by: Constructlab
Chess n’ Jazz
14:00–17:00
Accessible chess and live music for all ages and skill levels — or simply come along to watch.
by: Roman Steinmetz
Week of 26–30 August
Wednesday, 26 August
Workshop: Something Different
10:00–13:00
Using unusual painting tools and playful drawing exercises, we will create a growing collective artwork together.
by: Linnea Kempf, Ella Dickau; WDC 2026
Creative Kaffeekränzchen
from 14:00
Drop by for a coffee and help us preserve food for the colder season!
by: Constructlab
Let’s Dance Side by Side!
from 18:00
A line dance workshop for everyone.
by Nikki, Maikie, Sabine & Marc
Communal Abendbrot
from 18:00
Meet the Constructlab team while cooking and eating together, and share your Rheingau stories!
by: Constructlab
Thursday, 27 August
Bag-Making Workshop
14:00–17:00
Design your own bag using banners from previous WDC events.
by: Jan-Micha Gamer, jm design studio
WDC Yoga
18:00–19:00
Yoga at the WDC Pavilion for all levels. Please bring a mat or a towel.
by: WDC 2026
Friday, 28 August
School Workshop “Dye, Dry, Tie – dyeing, drying, building”
9:00–11:00 & 11:30–13:30
Workshop for school classes. Not open to the public.
by: Constructlab
Friday Sing-Along
15:00–16:30
Singing together is a joy! Whether pop, chanson, or singer-songwriter music – come along and join in.
by: Philipp-Kraft-Stiftung
Live Music: Tauer & Petry
from 19:00
Ernst Tauer and Peter Petry present finely crafted vocal harmonies accompanied by guitar, mandolin and harmonica.
by: Brömserburg
Saturday, 29 August
Workshop: Make Your Own Herb Salt
10:00–13:00
Discover regional herbs, learn how to process them, and create your own individual blends.
by: Kräuterwirte Assmannshausen
Workshop: Baking crispy bread rolls
12:00–17:00
Create your own bread roll using traditional Rheingau baking techniques, or watch the bakers at work.
by: Bäckerei Dries
Picnic for Everyone
from 15:00
Celebrate the finale with us at a shared picnic featuring regional food and contributions from local producers like bakery Dries and our Residency.
by: Constructlab, WDC 2026
Concert: The Subtenants
from 19:00
The six-piece cover band from the Rheingau and the greater Mainz area brings groovy classics from soul, pop and funk to the stage.
by: Brömserburg
Sunday, 30 August
Exhibition Dry, Dry, Dry
10:00–14:00
Discover the results of the Constructlab residency and learn more about the collaborative working and design process.
by: Constructlab
Accessibility
Do you have questions about accessibility, language, or anything else? We want everyone to feel welcome at WDC Pavilion events. Please get in touch if you need information or support—we'll be happy to find a solution together.
+49 69 928 82931
programm@wdc2026.org
©Ben Kuhlmann
