Fest der Kulturen Aurich
International cultural festival with culinary delights and traditions of Aurich's nationalities
About Fest der Kulturen
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Diversity on the Market Square
The Fest der Kulturen Aurich makes visible what holds the East Frisian district town together as a community: the diversity of nationalities who live, work, and study here. On the central market square, migrant, cultural, and religious communities set up their stalls, presenting typical dishes, music, dances, and traditions from their countries of origin.
Culinary World Tour
The focus is on culinary delights: Turkish Pide and Lahmacun, Syrian Falafel and Hummus, Italian Antipasti, Polish Pierogi, Russian Bliny, Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Eritrean Injera, Indian Curries. Each nationality presents the typical classics of their home cuisine – freshly prepared, often in the tradition of home cooking.
Stage with Folklore, Music, and Dance
A stage presents dance and music groups from the represented communities. Traditional costumes, live music, folk dances, and sometimes contemporary acts alternate. The people of Aurich are invited to immerse themselves in other cultures – whether as listening guests or as spontaneous dance partners.
Encounter as a Message
The Fest der Kulturen is more than an international street food event. It is a political message from the city: cultural diversity is part of everyday life in Aurich. The low-threshold encounters on Sunday strengthen understanding between communities and make the city more livable for everyone.
Fest der Kulturen — edition 2026
The Fest der Kulturen is part of Aurich's 2026 event highlights and follows the tradition of annual intercultural encounter formats that are now an integral part of the city's calendar in many North German municipalities.
Programme Fest der Kulturen 2026
Daily Schedule (Typical Format)
The exact program for 2026 will be published before the festival day. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of comparable intercultural festivals:
- Morning: Setup and opening in the late morning by the mayor or association representatives
- Midday: Main visitor time with all stalls open and first stage performances
- Afternoon: Stage program with several dance, music, and folklore groups, parallel culinary offerings at the stalls
- Late Afternoon: Cultural highlight with a headline act (dance group or live music)
- Evening: Market winds down in the early evening
Culinary Delights (Typical Variety)
- Turkish specialties: Pide, Lahmacun, Baklava, Çay
- Arabic / Syrian cuisine: Falafel, Hummus, Tabbouleh
- Mediterranean cuisine: Antipasti, Pasta, Bruschetta
- Polish and Eastern European dishes: Pierogi, Bigos, Bliny
- Asian cuisine: Spring rolls, Banh Mi, Pho, Curries
- African specialties: Injera, Tagine, Mafe
- Sweets from around the world: Baklava, Crêpes, Halva, Cannoli
Cultural Stage Program
- Folk dances in traditional costume
- Live music from the represented communities
- Children's choirs and school dance groups
- Short language and cultural presentations
Highlights Fest der Kulturen 2026
Prices Fest der Kulturen 2026
Practical information — Fest der Kulturen
Location
Marktplatz Aurich, 26605 Aurich (Aurich District, East Frisia).
Date 2026
Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Admission
Free admission. Food and drinks at the stalls at prices set by the respective communities.
Getting There
Aurich is located on the A 31 motorway. Parking spaces are signposted in the city center. The market square is within walking distance.
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