With all Senses

Through movement, sound, atmosphere, touch, or taste, democracy is not only discussed or shaped – it is directly experienced and felt. We approach the design of our society through sensory, visual, and physical experiences, opening up new perspectives and ways of engaging. Artificial intelligence and digital platforms expand these possibilities by supporting collaborative creation and new forms of interaction.

A central highlight of this focus is the free Module Festival at the Kulturcampus in Frankfurt in August 2026. Its goal is to bring people together, open up fresh perspectives, and push the boundaries of creativity.

Projects

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October 2025
October 2026
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Oct 26
Humor in Bild, Ton & Wort
Kulturverein Bell'Arte Frankfurt RheinMain e. V., Kulturszene Churfranken-RheinMain e.V., Fränkische Musiktage – Internationales Chor Forum e.V.
Texts and chansons by Georg Kreisler, Thomas Gsella, Dirk Mattes, and others, which takes up various facets of humor in literature and music.
Pappaufsteller weisen auf die Ausstellung "Sheroes - Comic Art from Africa" hin©Wolfgang Günzel
November 2025
August 2026
01
Sa
Nov 25

30
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Aug 26
SHEROES. Comic Art from Africa
Julia Friedel (Weltkulturenmuseum)
The exhibition offers an insight into the diverse comic scene across Africa, with a focus on comics by women and featuring female protagonists.
Weltkulturen Museum
Illustration vom Plakat des Exground Filmfestival©Exground Filmfest
November 2025
14
Fr

23
Su
Mut zur Utopie
Wiesbadener Kinofestival e.V. – exground filmfest
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Murnau Filmtheater
Akut - Freelens©Doro Bornemann
December 2025
February 2026
11
Th
Dec 25

13
Fr
Feb 26
AKUT – Fotografische Standpunkte aus Frankfurt RheinMain
FREELENS e.V., Regionalgruppe Frankfurt Rhein-Main
An exhibition of photographic perspectives that capture the urgency of the moment.
Haus am Dom – Frankfurt
Frau mit einer Zeichnung vor dem Gesicht©© Fotodesign Hefele Darmstadt - Germany www.fotodesign-hefele.de
January
June 2026
18
Su
Jan

07
Su
Jun
Annegret Soltau VATERSUCHE
Kunstforum der TU Darmstadt
Annegret Soltau is one of the most important feminist artists of our time. Her works explore themes of identity, the body and family.
Kunstforum der TU Darmstadt
Menschen basteln an den Papierformen der Collective Paper Aesthetics im WDC Hub©Ben Kuhlmann
January
May 2026
24
Sa
Jan

31
Su
May
Collective Paper Aesthetics
Collective Paper Aesthetics designs and develops audience-engagement materials and STEAM education resources through pop-up architecture and furnishings.
Museum Angewandte Kunst, Frankfurt
Innenansicht des Tokonoma Clubs in Frankfurt am Main©Tokonoma
January
November 2026
24
Sa
Jan

14
Sa
Nov
WDC at TOKONOMA
TOKONOMA Club
Three on-site events for art, crafts and culture.
Tokonoma Club
Brandruine eines Gebäudes am Strand©
January
February 2026
30
Fr
Jan

01
Su
Feb
'ashes of modernism' marc trautmann
saasfee*pavillon
Photographer Marc Trautmann's works document the remaining structures of modern architecture destroyed in the Los Angeles fires of January 2025.
saasfee*pavillon
Ein Musiker sitzt mit Kopfhörern an einem Klaivier und musiziert. ©Marvin Fuchs
February 2026
06
Fr
19:30 – 23:00
Portrait in Jazz
Marvin Fuchs und Jona Heckmann
A concert, where the audience becomes part through portraits and short statements on democracy.
Stadtbücherei Frankfurt – Zentralbibliothek
Rose Stach, Stonethrower©Rose Stach
February
May 2026
07
Sa
Feb

24
Su
May
Wolle. Seide. Widerstand.
Museum Angewandte Kunst, Frankfurt am Main
Carpets by contemporary artists as critical expressions of socio-political themes.
Museum Angewandte Kunst, Frankfurt
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February 2026
23
Mo

27
Fr
Digitale Bilder: Grundlagen von Fotografie & Bildbearbeitung
Volkshochschule Frankfurt am Main
vhs Frankfurt Zentrale
Eine Frau und eine grafisch-abstrakte Figur bewegen sich synchron.©Staatstheater Wiesbaden
February
March 2026
27
Fr
Feb

01
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Mar
Motion Creation Design
Hessisches Staatsballett / Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden
An exhibition and live performance exploring the dynamic interaction between generative AI systems and the human body in motion.
Kunsthaus Wiesbaden
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22:00 – 17:00
15
Su
Mar

15
Tu
Dec
Individueller und interessenbasierter Wissenstransfer in Museen (IWM)
Hochschule Trier / UNESCO-Welterbe Grube Messel GgmbH
Enhanced knowledge transfer through individually adaptable screens.
Welterbe Grube Messel
Neben dem Logo der astrologischen Gesellschaft sind verschiedene schwarz-weiß Illustrationen zu erkennen.©Fabia Kuhlmann
March
November 2026
24
Tu
Mar

24
Tu
Nov
Menschen unter Sternen
Astrologische Gesellschaft Frankfurt e.V.
Shared walks for exploration and learning.
Künstler Julius Bockelt in seinem Atelier©Holger Priedemuth
March
May 2026
27
Fr
Mar

09
Sa
May
Ausstellung Julius Bockelt: Blaues Rauschen
Atelier Goldstein
The Goldstein Gallery invites you to the opening of the exhibition “Blue Noise” featuring works by Julius Bockelt. In his art, he explores phenomena from nature and physics. From his observations, he develops methods to capture ephemeral processes and artistically reconstruct them.
Goldstein Galerie
Key Visual zu The Arts Corner©re-nu
March
November 2026
27
Fr
Mar

01
Su
Nov
Democracy – THE ARTS CORNER
Bundesverbands der Bildenden Künstlerinnen und Künstler (BBK Frankfurt) in Cooperation with re:nu re:SHAPING FUTURE
A democratic dialogue in the heart of Ostend – visualized as a facade artwork.
BBK Frankfurt
Key Visual zur Four Dimension©re-nu
12:00 – 17:00
27
Fr
Mar

28
Su
Jun
Four Dimensions
Berufsverband Bildender Künstler Frankfurt e.V.
This interactive art project presents an experiential space made of color and light. It invites visitors to experience perception as something universal—regardless of cultural background, gender, or age.
BBK Frankfurt
Abstrakte Figuren bewegen sich auf einer Illustration durch ein Modell der Stadt Frankfurt©Judith Ritter-Davis
March
December 2026
28
Sa
Mar

26
Sa
Dec
Swarming Senses – Stadt in Resonanz neu erfahren
Kunst- und Bewegungslabor e.V.
In cooperation with Kunst- und Bewegungslabor e.V., we will offer creative spaces for experience in Frankfurt and Offenbach’s urban realm throughout 2026, on every last Saturday of the month and on special extra dates.
Héroine Plakat©Héroine
16:00
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Apr

30
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Jun
Mess en Commune
HÉROINE
Six artist-designer tandems create posters that explore urbanity, growth and the unconquerable remainder.
Ein Junge und ein Mann führen in einem Raum vor Publikum eine akrobatische Tanzvorstellung auf.©KuTaMu e.V.
April 2026
11
Sa

12
Su
Rep. Your City
KuTaMu e.V. – Ein Verein, der sich für die Förderung von Kunst, Kultur und Tanz einsetzt
A unique dance event that brings together the local, national, and international dance community.
Internationales Theater
WDC2026 Illustration
April
December 2026
12
Su
Apr

31
Th
Dec
Freitagsküche als demokratischer Kunstraum – Design und Dialog im öffentlichen Raum
freitagsküche
Freitagsküche is transformed into an immersive artistic showcase. The walls of the interior and the entrance area are progressively covered with large-scale works by three artists. An artist-curated programme of readings, guest chefs, discussions, and parties accompanies the exhibition.
Freitagsküche
Eine bunte Litfaßsäule steht an einer Straße.©Frankfurter KunstSäule
April 2026
January 2027
17
Fr
Apr 26

04
Mo
Jan 27
Frankfurter KunstSäule
Frankfurter KunstSäule – Kuratoren Florian Koch und Daniel Hartlaub
An open-air gallery becomes a vibrant place for exchange.
Frankfurter KunstSäule
Ausstellungsansicht der Schau Mishpocha im Jüdischen Museum©Ben Kuhlmann
April
September 2026
17
Fr
Apr

27
Su
Sep
Mishpocha – The Art of Collaboration Jüdisches Museum Frankfurt
Jüdisches Museum Frankfurt
Das Jüdische Museum Frankfurt, Atelier Markgraph and the IMA Clique invite you to an extraordinary experiential exhibition.
Jüdisches Museum Frankfurt
Menschen schauen der Preisverleihung der Darmstädter Tage der Fotografie zu©DTDF
April
May 2026
18
Sa
Apr

03
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May
13. Darmstädter Tage der Fotografie 2026 – Residency
13. Darmstädter Tage der Fotografie 2026
The LEW1 studio house welcomes artist Swaantje Güntzel as artist-in-residence.
Atelierhaus LEW 1
Fotocollage von Thomas Schoger und Sandrine Jalquin©Sandrine Jalquin
April
September 2026
19
Su
Apr

19
Sa
Sep
Seeing Together – Analoge Fotowalks im Stadtraum Frankfurt
Sandrine Jalquin
Four walks in Frankfurt and the surrounding region for taking analogue photographs together.
Zerknitterte Verpackung mit Wassertropfen.
April 2026
22
We
18:00 – 22:00
Culinary Playground: KI-Dinner
MILK, TASTE OF NOW
The Frankfurt-based packaging design agency MILK invites you to an AI Dinner – with the kind support of TASTE OF NOW. Together, we’ll explore the Culinary Playground in an experimental way – a real treat for all foodies in the WDC community!
THE NOW
Eine abstrakte Fotografie in Schwarz-Weiss zeigt eine Art Band©Angelika Kohlmeier
April
May 2026
24
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30
Sa
May
PhotonenSpur & Paragraphen
DTDF e.V. – Die Community der Darmstädter Tage der Fotografie
The exhibition displays large-format images of political processes in the 20th German Bundestag, captured by Angelika Kohlmeier over a period of more than four years using a tin can.
Evangelische Stadtkirche Darmstadt
Eine Sitzbank und ein Bein von einem Menschen©Ben Kuhlmann
April
December 2026
24
Fr
Apr

31
Th
Dec
Dennis Haustein: UNCERTAIN GROUND
Literaturhaus Darmstadt / Kunst Archiv Darmstadt
Exhibition at the Literaturhaus Darmstadt, in collaboration with the Kunst Archiv Darmstadt.
Literaturhaus Darmstadt
Vor einem Haus sind einige Leute versammelt, die einer Rede zuhören.©dtdf
18:00
24
Fr
Apr

03
Su
May
Darmstädter Tage der Fotografie 2026
13. Darmstädter Tage der Fotografie 2026, kulturprojekte.xyz gUG
The 13th Darmstadt Photography Days (DTdF) will once again be a festival of contemporary photographic art in 2026, with numerous exhibitions and a supporting programme.
Designhaus Darmstadt
Hände halten ein Tablet in den Himmel auf dem etwas mit virtual Reality zu sehen ist©Thuy Tien Nguyen
April
December 2026
29
We
Apr

31
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Dec
Hier, wo wir sind
Ein Projekt von WAVA, initiiert vom Kulturfonds Frankfurt RheinMain mit dem Main-Taunus-Kreis und den Kommunen Bad Soden, Eppstein, Flörsheim, Hattersheim, Hochheim, Hofheim und Kelkheim
Augmented reality meets public space: “Hier, wo wir sind” brings virtual artworks to well-known locations in the Main-Taunus district.
Ein verschwommener gelber Rand kreiert einen runden Bildausschnitt, in dem Publikum und Musizierende zu sehen sind.©Paul Pape
19:30
29
We
Apr

03
Th
Dec
Misfits` Gaze | THEIRstory
Broken Frames Syndicate
An interdisciplinary, queerfeminist concert series that combines contemporary chamber music with research and educational work through conceptual events.
Stadtbücherei Frankfurt – Zentralbibliothek
Visual des Spanish Design Pavilion©José Ramón Tramoyeres & Manolo García
April
October 2026
30
Th
Apr

30
Fr
Oct
Spanish Design Pavilion
ICEX, Oficina Económica y Comercial de España en Düsseldorf, Instituto Cervantes
The Spanish Design Pavilion: a space of resonance for culture, encounter and urban imagination" is a temporary installation in the garden of Instituto Cervantes Frankfurt as part of World Design Capital 2026. Inspired by Antoni Gaudí, the pavilion explores how architecture can activate public space and foster exchange.
Instituto Cervantes
Ein tätowierter Mann sitzt in einem Kunstatelier auf einem Sessel und schaut in die Kamera.©Jan Zappner
April
September 2026
30
Th
Apr

13
Su
Sep
Unter die Haut. Tattoos im Blick
Kunst- und Kulturstiftung Opelvillen Rüsselsheim
The exhibition is dedicating itself to the phenomenon of tattooing, highlighting the narrative power and visual potential of body images.
Kunst- und Kulturstiftung Opelvillen Rüsselsheim
Illustration zu einem Café©re-nu
May 2026
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31
Su
Demokratie im Café
Berufsverband Bildender Künstler Frankfurt e.V.
The tradition of the café as a place of social exchange.
illustration zu Menschenrechten©re-nu
12:00 – 17:00
01
Fr
May

03
Su
May
Die Menschenrechte
Berufsverband Bildender Künstler Frankfurt e.V.
The installation ‘On Paper – At Stake’ literally brings the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to the streets.
BBK Frankfurt
Ein junger Mann bedient eine Popcornmaschine.©Schader Stiftung
May
September 2026
04
Mo
May

15
Tu
Sep
Film im Forum
Schader-Stiftung
As part of the Hessian Documentary Film Day LETs DOK in Q3/2026, a two-part film forum with an accompanying programme will be organised.
Schader-Stiftung
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May
June 2026
07
Th
May

25
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Jun
Mode zeichnen und entwerfen – Ihr persönliches Mode-Artbook
Volkshochschule Frankfurt am Main
vhs Frankfurt Zentrale
Ein Plakat von Text matters hängt am WDC Stand auf der Frankfurter Buchmesse ©Ben Kuhlmann
May
October 2026
09
Sa
May

09
Fr
Oct
TEXT MATTERS. MATTERS OF TEXT 2026
PRÄPOSITION Text Kunst Sprache gemeinnützige UG x Klingspor Museum
A festival exploring the materiality of language under this year’s title: A Book is a Series of Spaces.
Klingspor Museum
Eine lila beleuchtete Bühne erstrahlt im Licht und beleuchtet sowohl die Band als auch das Publikum.©sturmfrei e.V.
18:30 – 10:00
13
We
May

17
Su
May
Bel R! Festival
sturmfrei e. V.
Festival is a young cultural festival.
Marktplatz Rüsselsheim
Blick auf das Casal Forum ©Lutz Sternstein
May 2026
15
Fr
15:00 – 16:00
Jede Stimme zählt – Das "Prinzip Kammermusik" als demokratisches Erlebnis
Kronberg Academy
With its ‘Every Voice Counts’ campaign, chamber music at the Casals Forum presents itself as a model for lived democracy. This will be brought to life during public rehearsals throughout the Chamber Music Festival and explored in a panel discussion featuring Prof. Dr. Meron Mendel and Prof. Friedemann Eichhorn.
Casals Forum
Kunstwerk Notes on Listening©Nina Tobien
May 2026
16
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31
Su
'Echoes of the Fjord (×)' Nina Tobien
saasfee*pavillon
Echoes of the Fjord (×) unfolds painting as a processual field shaped by material, climate and time. Traces of a distant Icelandic place continue to resonate. Between installation and painterly states, a space emerges in which movements and sedimentations can be read as resonances of material and memory.
saasfee*pavillon
Eine Gruppe Personen, die zu einer Person auf einem Tisch aufschauen©Max Morris
May
June 2026
17
Su
May

21
Su
Jun
Built to Break: Architektur für Alle
International performance collective BOYS* IN SYNC
On a guided tour through the Bornheimer Hang estate, planned by Ernst May, architectural knowledge intertwines with the literature of Heinrich von Kleist.
Heilig Kreuz
Gruppenbild des MADE Festival ©Alexander Paul Englert
May
June 2026
21
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May

20
Sa
Jun
MADE.Festival 2026
laPROF Hessen e.V. / MADE.Festival
Since 2009, MADE. has been staging particularly noteworthy productions of independent performing arts in several cities across Hesse, always in tune with the times.
Auf  Gras liegen drei Teller, auf denen unterschiedlich arrangierte Naturobjekte präsentiert werden.©Ute Ritschel
May
August 2026
22
Fr
May

04
Tu
Aug
Democratic Food
Ute Ritschel
Photo series and eat-art-performances about food.
Galerie Goldene Nudel
Menschen stehen in einer Galerie vor Exponaten©Dominik Dresel
May 2026
29
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31
Su
Kunstansichten
Stadt Offenbach
Studios, workshops and art studios offer an insight into Offenbach's unique art network.
Offenbach am Main
Ein Mann steht hinter einer großen schönen Bar. Die Decke des Clubs ist eindrucksvoll beleuchtet.©Tokonoma Club
May
August 2026
29
Fr
May

07
Fr
Aug
OPEN CIRCLE
Dexterous Music Collective
An open dance event for anyone who wants to party to selected electronic music in a respectful, relaxed atmosphere. Free of charge, barrier-free, accessible, and for everyone.
Tokonoma Club
Illustration eines Gesichts©re-nu
May
June 2026
30
Sa
May

01
Mo
Jun
Grenzen in der Freiheit
Berufsverband Bildender Künstler Frankfurt e.V.
The participatory initiative "Meine Grenzen in der Freiheit" at the BBK Gallery invites visitors to express their individual understanding of democracy through art.
BBK Frankfurt
Social Mapping in Sao Paulo©Georgia Guirguis. Courtesy the artist/Oscar Murillo
May 2026
30
Sa
10:00 – 18:00
WDC-Hub: Social Mapping
DAS MINSK, Oscar Murillo
This session is a part of an ongoing project entitled "Social Mapping", a tribute to the spirit of community expressed through drawing and marking, which will be accompanied by other drawing sessions across the country.
WDC-Hub im Museum Angewandte Kunst
Visual zur Veranstaltung Always and forerver©Ulrike Markus
June 2026
11
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28
Su
always and forever – Strategien und Perspektiven zu Care
GEDOK FrankfurtRheinMain e.V.
The exhibition presents artistic positions that explore themes such as care, motherhood, and the role of women.
Alte Schmelze
Tanzende Menschen in einer Choreographie auf einer Treppe©Wolfgang Stahr
June 2026
12
Fr
17:00
BEAT BY BITS – AN OPEN-AIR VERSION OF 16BIT
Paula Rosolen/Haptic Hide
BEAT BY BITS (BBB) is a dance performance in public spaces across Frankfurt. It tackles the social and political meanings of techno, using a dynamic blend of sound, colour and movement to make these meanings perceptible.
Auf einer erleuchteten Bühne steht eine große Band, die vom Publikum aus betrachtet wird.©Su Arts e. V. Offenbach
June 2026
13
Sa
MainWeltmusik Festival 2026
Su Arts e.V. Offenbach
Music as a universal language overcomes barriers, connects people emotionally and creates genuine closeness between different worlds of life.
Büsing Palais
Collage aus verschiedenen Fotos ©Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis
June 2026
13
Sa

14
Su
Deine Stimme 26!
FD Kultur Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis / Sabine Stemmler-Heß
Festival and workshops on the theme of choral singing in new form.
Kurhaus Bad Schwalbach
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16:00 – 12:00
13
Sa
Jun

14
Su
Jun
Pastasciutta antifacista/Antifaschistische Pasta
Szenografin
Since 1943, the Cervi family has been distributing free pasta every year on July 25 to mark the anniversary of Mussolini's arrest. The pasta is handed out at various locations to give people courage and strength and to celebrate democratic coexistence in times of resurgent right-wing structures.
Taped©Tapefabrik
June 2026
20
Sa
18:00 – 23:00
taped! Meet-Up - Graffiti Special
ALL CAPS Kulturagentur gUG / Tapefabrik Festival / taped! Meet-Up and Convention
taped! and Tapefabrik bring selected graffiti artists from the subculture at Schlachthof Wiesbaden.
Kulturzentrum Schlachthof
Hände ertasten eine Blindenschrift (Braille)©SOR
July
August 2026
03
Fr
Jul

29
Sa
Aug
SOUND OF READING. BRAILLE
Dialogmuseum Frankfurt, Institut Designlabor Gutenberg / Hochschule Mainz
The aesthetics and sensory communication of the Braille system: visual, auditory, and haptic.
DIALOGMUSEUM
Zwei breite Säulen stützen eine Brücke, die sich bis ins Zentrum des Fotos erstreckt.©Kulturamt Stadt Flörsheim
July 2026
06
Mo

10
Fr
Streetart an der Opelbrücke
Kulturamt Stadt Flörsheim
A publicly accessible art space for young people.
Opelbrücke
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July
August 2026
09
Th
Jul

20
Th
Aug
Demokratie im experimentellen Fotobuch
Volkshochschule Frankfurt am Main
Fotostreifzug durch Frankfurt
vhs Frankfurt Zentrale
Kinder stehen auf einem Platz mit unterschiedlichen Fahrzeugen mit Rädern©& Lovers
July 2026
25
Sa
Wheel of Frankfurt
Hemmesmann Fuchs Kämper & Lovers Chorwerk Frankfurt e. V. Produktionshaus Naxos
"Wheel of Frankfurt" is a participatory and interdisciplinary performance/installation in public space: the audience can spin a giant wheel of fortune and win an artistic intervention in public space, that changes how you percieve your city!
Hauptwache
Dennis Siering, Installationsansicht Antifascist Bird Communication System V1.01, 2025, als Teil der Ausstellung Media Art is Here der UNESCO City of Media Arts Karlsruhe, Schlossgarten Karlsruhe©Felix Grünschloß
August
September 2026
01
Sa
Aug

01
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Sep
Radical Climate Action Bird
Dennis Siering
Anti-fascist protest songs are translated into artificial birdsong and resound in public spaces.
Metzlerpark Frankfurt
Ein Gruppe Menschen, die gemeinsam neben einem Klavier singen©Heiner Blum
Q3 2026
Singen als soziale Praxis
Anouk Schmelz & Clara Maldener
People gather in public spaces to sing together, creating a sense of community!
Jazz Festival
18:00 – 02:00
07
Fr
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09
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Aug
Holidays
Jazz Montez e. V.
Jazz Montez Holidays is a free open-air festival held in Frankfurt’s Hafenpark. From June through August, local and international artists perform live concerts, DJ sets, and jam sessions. The accessible festival provides a space for music, socializing, and cultural exchange.
Jazz Montez
Die Kunstinstallation zeigt ein beleuchtetes schwebendes Netz©Atelier Markgraph
August
December 2026
11
Tu
Aug

31
Th
Dec
A Sky Full of Hope
City of Frankfurt, Department of Culture & Science
A vibrant, monumental net sculptures floating above Konstablerwache, that stands for openness, diversity, and international connectedness.
Konstablerwache
Eine Person bohrt ein Loch mit einem Akkuschrauber in Holz.©Ben Kuhlmann
August 2026
13
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16
Su
Workshops
At the Module Festival, you can take part in a variety of workshops.
Bunte Grafik mit verschiedenen Formen und Farben.
August 2026
13
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16
Su
Module Festival
WDC 2026
The open-air festival invites you to an exceptional weekend featuring selected concerts, DJ sets, live visuals, talks, and workshops.
Kulturcampus Frankfurt
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August 2026
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23
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Implantieren Festival 2026
ID_Frankfurt – Independent Dance and Performance e.V.
The festival for the independent performing arts in Frankfurt and the surrounding region.
Eine Plattform aus Holz steht in einem Wald©Ute Ritschel
August
October 2026
22
Sa
Aug

04
Su
Oct
Der Demokratische Wald
Verein für Internationale Waldkunst e. V.
In 2026, the Demokratische Wald will be the 13th International Forest Art Trail with 18-20 art projects by international artists in the Darmstadt Forest.
Verein für Internationale Waldkunst e.V.
Riviera Kulturfestival im Hafen 2©Vlada Shcholkina
September 2026
04
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06
Su
Riviera Festival 2026
Amt für Kulturmanagement der Stadt Offenbach am Main
Festival for pop and club culture.
Offenbach am Main
Menschen sitzen im Rahmen des Festivals der Schader Stiftung zusammen©Schader Stiftung
September 2026
04
Fr
11:00 – 20:00
Schader-Festival 2026
Schader-Stiftung
A festival featuring musical, artistic and humanities-based dialogue elements.
Schader-Stiftung
Buchschnitt in den Farben Gelb und Pink©Schmott
September
November 2026
05
Sa
Sep

01
Su
Nov
Stiftung Buchkunst: 60 Jahre Schöne Bücher
Stiftung Buchkunst
The exhibition showcases the diversity and evolution of German book design on the occasion of the anniversary.
Museum Angewandte Kunst, Frankfurt
Eine Frau ist von hinten zu sehen, wie sie vor Gemälden steht, die in einem Raum hängen.©Stadt Bad Homburg
11:00 – 18:00
12
Sa
Sep

13
Su
Sep
KunstWerkStadt Bad Homburg 2026
Magistrat der Stadt Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe
Artists present their works throughout the city.
Bad Homburg
Illustration eines Menschen in einem Ausstellungsraum ©re-nu
September
November 2026
18
Fr
Sep

01
Su
Nov
Grundrechte – 19 Artikel
Berufsverband Bildender Künstler Frankfurt e.V. in cooperation with re:nu / re:SHAPING FUTURE
Artists interpret Articles 1–19 of the German Basic Law and critically examine them and their significance for freedom by pointing out their fragility and violations of the law.
BBK Frankfurt
Bild Fratopia Alte Oper©Alte Oper Frankfurt/Norbert Miguletz
September 2026
23
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27
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Fratopia Festival 2026
Alte Oper Frankfurt
Now in its fourth edition in 2026, Fratopia sees itself as a flagship festival that articulates the utopia of a ‘concert hall of the future’ and boldly opens its doors to a broad, young and international audience.
Opernplatz Frankfurt
Key Visual zu The Arts Corner©re-nu
October 2026
03
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04
Su
Perspektiven
Berufsverband Bildender Künstler Frankfurt e.V.
The view of the façade artwork of the BBK gallery spaces defines its essence: perspectives on democratic coexistence are exchanged here from the perspective of the arts.
BBK Frankfurt
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October 2026
07
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Alternative Bookfair Fahrgasse 2026
Dash-Press
DASH Art Book Fair brings together independent publishers, new publication formats and critical voices.
Dash Press
Menschen tanzen gemeinsam auf einer großen Bühne©Peter Wolff
October
November 2026
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Tanzfestival Rhein-Main 2026 – Moving Democracy
Künstler:innenhaus Mousonturm Frankfurt am Main GmbH in Kooperation mit dem Hessischen Staatsballett Darmstadt, Frankfurt, Offenbach und Wiesbaden
This year the Festival wants to explore how democracy can be experienced as a living, physical practice.
Künstler*innenhaus Mousonturm
Eine Frau in traditioneller Tracht©Corinna Gertz
November
December 2026
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THREADS OF LIFE Corina Gertz & Hannah Maria Schmutterer
Kunstforum der TU Darmstadt
As part of the 13th Darmstadt Photography Days, the TU Kunstforum is exhibiting photographs by Corina Gertz in public spaces.
Kunstforum der TU Darmstadt
Menschen sitzten gemeinsam auf der Wiese im Innenhof des Städel Museums©Esra Klein
Städel Sunday Sessions
Städel Museum
Live music and contemporary art come together in the Städel Garden.
Städel Museum
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Skulpturengarten im Bergkirchenviertel Wiesbaden
Galerie Rubrecht Contemporary
A neglected green space within Block-10 becomes a sculpture garden.
Visualisierung von vielen Menschen, die unter einer Illumination feiern©Centralstation Darmstadt
Der Club der Zukunft: Körper im Klangraum
Centralstation Veranstaltungs-GmbH
Clubbers collectively shape the acoustic experience through their movements within the sound space.
Centralstation Darmstadt
Frauen arbeiten gemeinsam an bunten Entwürfen an einem Tisch©Zan e.V.
Was ich mit mir trage - Afghanische Frauen erzählen durch Kunst
zan – Hilfsorganisation zur Förderung der Rechte afghanischer Frauen e. V.
Afghan women express their stories through art, text and design.
LeiseLounge in der Zentralbibiliothek©Alexander Habermehl
LeiseLounge
Stadtbücherei Frankfurt
An open retreat of calm in the midst of the bustling city centre.
Stadtbücherei Frankfurt – Zentralbibliothek
Encounters - Tracing Democracy©Abir Spies
Encounters – Tracing Democracy
Hochschule RheinMain
Using street photography of public spaces, to show how important encounters and dealing with differences are for democratic coexistence.
Hochschule RheinMain – Campus Kurt-Schumacher-Ring
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echo:us
Anna Dill & Daniel Geyer
A pop-up installation with narrative impulses in public spaces.
Saasfee Pavillon in Frankfurt©Moritz Bernoully
saasfee*pavillon
saasfee*pavillon
Since its founding in 2008, the saasfee*pavillon has been one of Frankfurt's leading independent platforms for contemporary art, media and electronic music.
saasfee*pavillon
Illustration eines Gullideckels aus dem Luft strömt©Spot Hot
SPOT HOT
Yvonne Kirchdorfer, wOw
Wiesbaden’s hot springs are a natural and geothermal marvel —yet they are slowly disappearing from the cityscape. Starting in 2026, they will be rediscovered through a self-guided walk connecting “hot.spots,” growing into a shared, identity-shaping project in public space.
WerkRaum Wiesbaden
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Revolution in Hanau
Passionsspiele der Demokratie
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Robert Blum in Petterweil
Passionsspiele der Demokratie gUG
The project commemorates the 1848 revolution and celebrates democracy with four performances in the park at the Robert Blum Monument.
Robert-Blum-Denkmal in Petterweil
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