Karneval der Kulturen Fest 2026

In the organizer's words:

What once began as a vision is now the heart of our city.
The Carnival of Cultures is:
A space where communities are visible.
A place where encounters take place.
A festival where people discuss and celebrate.

Over Whitsun, from May 22 to 25, 2026, the Carnival of Cultures will once again invite you to a four-day street festival around Blücherplatz. In addition to the three established stages Sound Avenue, Klang Plaza and Neue Pumpe, the programme will be supplemented by 10 music corners that will transform the street festival into a decentralized sound space. The result is a diverse, four-day program curated by musicians, artists, performers and dancers from a wide variety of contexts.

Three decades full of music, dance, resilience, lived diversity and solidarity. This year, for the 30th anniversary, a great, energetic program awaits you again! Full of passion for music and diverse culture. With so much to choose from, it's hard to know where to start, but one thing is clear: the plan is to have fun and let yourself be carried away by the encounters with music and art in particular. Be part of it, come together, look out for each other and enjoy with care! It will be an enriching and laughter-filled festival that will stay with us for a long time to come.