Fest der Kulturen Kloster Frenswegen
Multicultural meeting festival in the Grafschaft Bentheim
About Fest der Kulturen
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A Festival of Encounters with a Clear Mission
The Grafschaft Bentheim is a rural region bordering the Netherlands, with a growing diversity of immigrant communities, a long tradition of Dutch connections, and an active club landscape. The Fest der Kulturen makes this diversity visible once a year and creates a space where people from different cultures, religions, and generations can meet.
Four Program Strands
The program is divided into four strands: music and dance on the main stage, food and drinks from international kitchens, games and art activities for families, and information stands, each representing a cultural or socio-political focus. This mix ensures that every guest finds their own way to engage – whether through cooking and eating together, listening, participating, or conversing at a stand.
International Cuisine in the Monastery Courtyard
The culinary aspect of the festival is one of its strongest attractions. Specialties from the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, South and Southeast Asia, and the Dutch-German border region are offered at various stands. Many stands are run by volunteers, and the proceeds often go back into community projects.
Kloster Frenswegen as a Place of Encounter
Kloster Frenswegen has long been a place where different beliefs and lifestyles come together. As an ecumenical conference center with a historic park, it provides a setting that particularly supports the mission of the Fest der Kulturen.
Organizing Trio
Bernd Overhoff, Reiner Rohloff, and Ulli Hirndorf coordinate the festival together with the DRK Grafschaft Bentheim and a number of dedicated volunteers. Consistent support has made the festival a firm fixture in the region's calendar of encounters over the years.
Fest der Kulturen — edition 2026
Four Hours of Encounter
The compact four-hour format is a deliberate choice. It allows for a dense program without long idle periods and ensures that visitors can fully engage with the afternoon's events.
Reliable Annual Event
With its fixed summer date at Kloster Frenswegen, the Fest der Kulturen is a reliable fixture on the calendar of encounters. Regular attendees often plan the date months in advance.
Programme Fest der Kulturen 2026
Program Structure 2026
The detailed program for 2026 will be published by the organizers in early summer. The structure will follow the proven framework of previous years:
Schedule
- 2:00 PM: Opening with welcome remarks from organizers
- Start of the stage program with music and dance
- Opening of the international food stands
- Activity and art stations for children
- Information stands from migrant associations
- 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM: Changes in stage acts
- 6:00 PM: Closing and end of the festival
Stage Program
- Dance groups from various cultures
- Music ensembles with international repertoires
- Short presentations and statements
Stands
- International cuisines from the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, South and Southeast Asia
- Drinks and sweets
- Information stands from associations and cultural initiatives
- Art activities and hands-on stations
Highlights Fest der Kulturen 2026
- Multicultural meeting festival at Kloster Frenswegen
- International cuisines and drinks
- Dance, music, and presentations on the main stage
- Information stands from migrant associations
- Activities for children
- Free admission
Prices Fest der Kulturen 2026
Practical information — Fest der Kulturen
Getting There
- Car: A 31 exit Nordhorn, direction Kloster Frenswegen.
- Parking available along the access road.
- Bus: Connections from Nordhorn city center.
Date
- Sunday, June 28, 2026, 2 PM to 6 PM.
Admission
- Free admission.
On Site
- Stage program with music and dance.
- International cuisines and drinks.
- Activity areas and art stations.
- Information stands from migrant associations and cultural initiatives.
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