Name: KRAFTWERKE — culture.equality.now! 2026
Start: 2026-03-01T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-08T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Verschiedene Spielstätten in der Erfurter Innenstadt

KRAFTWERK

About KRAFTWERK

KRAFTWERKE is Erfurt's feminist cultural week. From March 1st to 8th, 2026, over 50 events will take place at various venues in the state capital of Thuringia — from a feminist fashion week and repair workshops to dance theatre and a large demonstration on International Women's Day. Jointly supported by the Ständige Kulturvertretung Erfurt (SKV) and EnkL Erfurt. Climax on March 8th.

Dates 01 Mar — 08 Mar 2026

Venue Erfurt (16051)

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Edition 2026

KRAFTWERK — edition 2026

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KRAFTWERKE — culture.equality.now! takes place from March 1st to 8th, 2026, in Erfurt. Over 50 events at various venues: feminist fashion week with pop-up store, tool workshops, discussion workshop for men, exhibitions, panel discussions on feminism and climate protection, dance theatre, FLINTA self-defense workshop, and feminist photo walks. Climax on March 8th with a large demonstration. Organizers: SKV and EnkL Erfurt.

The 2026 cultural week is spread over eight days. It kicks off on Sunday, March 1st, with an opening event at one of the central venues. Throughout the week, daytime and evening events alternate, with workshops taking place on Saturdays and in the evenings. March 8th, International Women's Day, is the focal point — with a large demonstration, artistic performances in public spaces, and a programmatic conclusion.

Themes: Feminism and climate protection, self-perception in art, acceptable language (workshop for men), feminist fashion and pop-up stores, repair and tool usage, dance theatre on women's experiences, FLINTA self-defense, feminist walks through the city.

Highlights KRAFTWERK 2026

Over 50 events in one week
Feminist Fashion Week with pop-up store
Discussion workshop for men
Large demonstration march on March 8th
Spread across several venues in the city center

Programme KRAFTWERK 2026

Program Highlights (over 50 events)

Feminist Fashion Week with pop-up store
Tool and Repair Workshops
Discussion Workshop for Men on acceptable language
Exhibition on Self-Perception with four female artists
Panel Discussions on Feminism and Climate Protection
Dance Theatre on Women's Experiences
FLINTA Self-Defense Workshop
Feminist Photo Walks through Erfurt's city center

Climax — Sunday, March 8, 2026

Large demonstration march on International Women's Day
Artistic performances in public spaces
Programmatic conclusion of the cultural week

Venues

Spread across Erfurt's city center and districts — theatres, galleries, cultural centers, public squares. Full list at kraftwerke-erfurt.de and staendigekulturvertretung.de.

Prices KRAFTWERK 2026

Variable prices depending on the event. Many program items are free or by donation, individual workshops and performances are subject to a fee. Demonstration on March 8th is free to attend.

Practical information

Practical information — KRAFTWERK

Getting There

Erfurt Hauptbahnhof (ICE hub). Tram and city bus to all districts.

Admission

Variable depending on the event. Many program items are free or by donation, individual workshops and performances are subject to a fee.

Tip

Browse the program online beforehand — with over 50 events, it's worth making your own selection. The demonstration on March 8th is freely accessible.

Erfurt feministically — a cultural week

KRAFTWERKE — culture.equality.now! is Erfurt's feminist cultural week and is among the most ambitious cultural events in Thuringia in spring. From March 1st to 8th, 2026 — framed by International Women's Day — over 50 events will take place: exhibitions, performances, workshops, readings, discussion rounds, dance theatre, demonstrations. Spread across the entire city area, at theatres, galleries, cultural centres, and in public spaces.

«Culture is more than entertainment»

Programmatically, KRAFTWERKE positions itself as a deliberately political cultural week. The organizers emphasize that culture is «far more than mere entertainment» — it is a tool for societal discourse. The cultural week sees itself as resistance against right-wing political currents that threaten feminist achievements, making feminism visible through art and discourse.

Program Highlights

Planned events include a feminist fashion week with a pop-up store, workshops on tool usage and repair, a discussion workshop explicitly for men (on acceptable language), an exhibition on self-perception with four female artists, panel discussions on the connection between feminism and climate protection, dance theatre on women's experiences, a self-defense workshop for FLINTA individuals, and feminist photo walks through the city.

Climax on March 8th

The cultural week culminates on March 8th, 2026 — International Women's Day — in a large demonstration that combines artistic performances with public activism against patriarchal structures. Erfurt thus joins a nationwide and international tradition of feminist mobilizations around March 8th.

Organizers and Venues

The cultural week is supported by the Ständige Kulturvertretung Erfurt (SKV) and EnkL Erfurt. Both organizations belong to the independent cultural scene of the state capital and cooperate with numerous theatres, galleries, cultural centres, and initiatives that host individual events. The variety of venues distributes the program across the entire city area.