Mannheim, Germany
The Alte Feuerwache in Mannheim is a former fire station from the early 20th century, converted into one of the city's most active cultural centres. It hosts concerts, theatre, readings, and club nights across several halls and an open-air courtyard. The programme leans toward independent, world, and alternative music, as well as socially engaged arts projects.
Şeyda Kurt reads from her debut novel and discusses the collapse of order, community solidarity, and whether another way of living is possible.
Tupoka Ogette reads from her autobiographical book Trotzdem zuhause and talks with Daniel Schreiber about growing up Black in the GDR, racism, and what it means to belong.
Intense poetry slam evening featuring the best performers in Mannheim.
An evening in the spirit of the Roaring Twenties headlined by Norwegian swing band SWING'IT, known for energetic performances and contemporary flair.
Savina Yannatou and Lamia Bedioui unite Mediterranean, Arabic, and European musical traditions in a remarkable concert centred on water, inspired by Shakespeare's "The Tempest".
Composer and pianist Samora Pinderhughes fuses music, image and text into bold socio-political statements. His sister Elena Pinderhughes, singer and flautist, joins him on stage.