KRAFTWERKE — culture.equality.now!
Feminist cultural week in Erfurt with over 50 events
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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.
KRAFTWERK — edition 2026
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.
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.
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
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 — 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.
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Where it takes place KRAFTWERK
Verschiedene Spielstätten in der Erfurter Innenstadt
Mehrere Spielstätten in Erfurt, 99084 Erfurt