inter:Komm! Festival Reutlingen

inter:Komm! — intercultural open air since 2017

The inter:Komm! Festival was launched by Reutlingen's cultural center franz.K in response to the city's cultural diversity. Reutlingen is one of Baden-Württemberg's colorful medium-sized cities — around a third of the population has a history of migration, and the festival makes a cultural statement out of this reality. The tenth edition in 2026 coincides with an anniversary program that deliberately moves beyond clichés: no belly dancing clichés, no multicultural folklore postcard tone, but "cosmopolitan world music beyond clichés".

The 2026 Line-up — three days, three pulses

On Friday, June 12th, the festival opens with two extremely strong acts: Yagody from Ukraine — a theatrical performance combining traditional Balkan folklore with contemporary electronic sounds — and Frikun from Spain, a crossover project between West African electronics, Ethiopian jazz, and Tuareg grooves. Starts at 7 PM.

Saturday, June 13th brings the program to its peak: from 6:30 PM, Madanii from Berlin (avant-pop and alternative R&B with Persian roots), Malphino from London (hypnotic Cumbia with theatrical elements), and headlining, Tamikrest from Mali — the award-winning Sahara rock band whose last album won the Songlines Music Award. Tamikrest's sets are rarely seen in Europe — an unusual booking achievement for a free festival.

Sunday, June 14th from 2 PM is Family Day: performances by migrant associations from Reutlingen and the region, Clown Otsch, children's program, and food stalls. The setting underscores the intercultural character — not lifestyle multiculturalism, but genuine encounters.

The echaz.Hafen — the stage

The echaz.Hafen is an urban open space on the banks of the Echaz river in Reutlingen — a few minutes' walk from the main train station, near the franz.K area. A temporary open-air setting with a main stage, food trucks from migrant associations, and food stalls with specialties from all over the world. Admission is free, making inter:Komm! an important low-threshold alternative to the region's major festivals (Honberg-Sommer, Mössinger Sommer).

franz.K — the organizer

franz.K is Reutlingen's most important alternative cultural center — concert hall, theater stage, meeting point for the cultural scene since the 1980s. The program ranges from punk and indie to world music, from readings to theater productions. The inter:Komm! Festival is one of franz.K's most important own productions.