Leverkusen, Germany
The Freudenthaler Sensenhammer in Leverkusen is an industrial museum housed in a former scythe forge whose roots go back to the 17th century. The preserved machinery and water-powered hammer works give a vivid picture of early metal craftsmanship in the Bergisches Land region. The site regularly hosts guided tours, craft demonstrations, and cultural events.
Watch historic blacksmithing techniques come to life at the Freudenthaler Sensenhammer industrial museum in Leverkusen, with live scythe-forging demonstrations.
The Düsseldorf band Sunny Side Up performs funk, soul and modern jazz with original compositions. The sextet is known for television sessions that earned recognition from WDR2-Pop.
Jördis Tielsch is a violinist and songwriter blending Irish folk with German pop. She performs her programme "Bring mich zurück" accompanied by guitarist Ian Alexander Griffiths.
Ensemble l'arte del mondo and Israeli musician Yair Dalal bring together Jewish, Arabic, and Western musical traditions in a programme centred on the composition No one should die - a plea for peace that has taken on new gravity since 7 October 2023.
A literary evening at the Industriemuseum Freudenthaler Sensenhammer in Leverkusen, set against the backdrop of a historic industrial venue.