Greifswald Night of Culture
A September night, around 50 co-hosts, an entire city full of culture
About Kulturnacht Greifswald
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A City Becomes a Stage
The Greifswald Night of Culture is the annual gathering of Greifswald's independent cultural scene. On a Friday in early September, around 50 co-hosts open their houses, courtyards, and halls between 5 PM and midnight — from bookstores to galleries and workshops, to the old cemetery and the city harbor.
Program: Concerts, Readings, Theater, Installations
The program ranges from acoustic concerts, choir performances, and DJ sets to readings, poetry slams, and theater monologues, as well as dance, film screenings, workshops, and light installations. Contributions of 30 to 45 minutes in length are preferred — many program items are repeated several times so that visitors can explore different locations.
Singing Balconies as Opening
The night traditionally opens at 5 PM with the "Singing Balconies" in Schönwalde II — a district where residents sing into the evening from their balconies with choir groups or solo. The idea consciously signals neighborhood culture beyond the city center.
Local Context
Greifswald is part of the Vorpommern-Greifswald district in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The university and Hanseatic city combines a lively student scene with a rich independent cultural scene — the Night of Culture makes this diversity visible for everyone for one night a year.
Kulturnacht Greifswald — edition 2026
On Friday, September 11, 2026, Greifswald will once again become a continuous cultural stage. The deadline for co-hosts to register is early July, so the final program will be set by late July/early August.
The night opens at 5 PM with the "Singing Balconies" in Schönwalde II. Afterwards, around 50 organizers will present concerts, readings, plays, dance performances, film screenings, and installations in bookstores, galleries, squares, the city harbor, the old cemetery, and workshops. Many program items are free of charge.
Programme Kulturnacht Greifswald 2026
Opening
- 5:00 PM — Singing Balconies in Schönwalde II
Highlights
- Concerts from classical, jazz, folk, and pop in churches, cafes, and squares
- Readings and poetry slams in bookstores and libraries
- Theater monologues and improvisations
- Light installations and exhibitions
Highlights Kulturnacht Greifswald 2026
- Singing Balconies in Schönwalde II as the opening event
- Around 50 co-hosts throughout the city
- Program until after midnight
- Mostly free events
Prices Kulturnacht Greifswald 2026
Many program items are free. Individual co-hosts charge small admission fees or request donations. Program booklets and the online map will be available from early September.
Practical information — Kulturnacht Greifswald
Getting There
Greifswald Central Station is just a few minutes' walk from the city center. City buses run regularly to the districts.
Admission
Many program items are free; individual organizers charge small fees. Program booklets are available at the Greifswald Information center on the market square, as well as an online map.
Tips
Sturdy shoes and weather-proof clothing — the event spans several city districts, and many locations can be reached on foot or by bike.
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Where it takes place Kulturnacht Greifswald
Innenstadt Greifswald (rund 50 Veranstaltungsorte)
Innenstadt, 17489 Greifswald