Border Experiences – Month of Political Education
Six weeks of political education in the twin city of Frankfurt (Oder) – Słubice
2026
About Border Experiences
Border Experiences — edition 2026
Six weeks of political education in the public space of the twin city. Programme days are scheduled around weekends, public holidays, and school breaks — specifically April 23–24, May 1, May 5, May 7–9, May 12–13, May 16–18, May 21–22, and May 28–31.
Highlights Border Experiences 2026
- Over 40 events at 17 locations
- Cross-border cooperation between Germany and Poland
- Free admission everywhere
- EU funding programme Bildungskommunen ESF Plus
Programme Border Experiences 2026
Programme Days
- April 23–24 (Opening)
- May 1 (May Day Holiday)
- May 5
- May 7–9
- May 12–13
- May 16–18
- May 21–22
- May 28–31 (Closing)
Formats
- Conferences and panel discussions
- City walks in Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice
- Exhibitions
- Concerts
- Films and film discussions
- Workshops
Prices Border Experiences 2026
Practical information — Border Experiences
Getting There
Frankfurt (Oder) is reachable from Berlin in 60 minutes via RE1. Słubice is accessible on foot via the city bridge.
Admission
All events are free of charge.
Detailed Programme
Available at frankfurt-oder.de — Frankfurt-Słubice Cooperation Centre section.
Political Education as a City Festival
The Border Experiences series is a unique format for political education in Germany: over six weeks, more than 40 events will take place at 17 venues in the German-Polish twin city of Frankfurt (Oder) – Słubice.
April 23 to May 31, 2026
The series runs from Thursday, April 23, 2026, to Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Diverse Programme
What to expect:
- Conferences with scientists, politicians, and education experts
- Debates and panel discussions on European migration, EU external borders, and culture of remembrance
- City walks in Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice
- Exhibitions on German and Polish history
- Concerts with cross-border programmes
- Films and film discussions
- Workshops for young people and adults
Organiser — Frankfurt-Słubice Cooperation Centre
The series is organised by the Frankfurt-Słubice Cooperation Centre (FSCC) within the Frankfurt (Oder) city administration.
Bildungskommunen ESF Plus
The series is embedded in the federal and EU programme Bildungskommunen, funded by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus).
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