Long Night of Art Trier
Edition 2026 Visual arts Contemporary art Sculpture

Long Night of Art Trier

Trier's cultural institutions invite you to a joint night of art on December 5, 2026

Trier — Kreisfreie Stadt Trier (07211)
Dates 05 Dec — 05 Dec 2026
Venue Trier (07211)
Prices Free
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About Long Night Art Trier

On Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 7 PM to midnight (opening at 6 PM), the Long Night of Art Trier invites you on a joint art journey through the city's cultural institutions. Kunsthalle Trier, European Art Academy (EKA), Tuchfabrik (TuFa), and other institutions open their doors for exhibitions, artist talks, interactive activities, music, and mulled wine. Admission is free. In 2026, the event is part of the '40 Years of World Heritage' festival program and makes Trier's visual arts accessible to a broad audience against a winter night backdrop.

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The Long Night of Art Trier is a collaborative event featuring numerous cultural institutions in Trier, held annually in the first week of Advent. Initiated and supported by the European Art Academy Trier (EKA) and the Tuchfabrik (TuFa), along with other partners, it offers an accessible opportunity to visit several art institutions in a single evening.

The 2026 program includes openings at the Kunsthalle Trier, the European Art Academy, the TuFa galleries, and other venues. Visitors can stroll between locations, discover current works by contemporary and established artists in exhibitions, engage in conversations with artists, participate in interactive activities, and enjoy live music, performances, and culinary offerings (mulled wine, snacks) at various venues.

The event is free and aimed at a broad audience – from art connoisseurs to families looking for a special Advent evening. Located in Trier's city center, the venues are within walking distance of each other. The opening is at 6 PM, with the main program running from 7 PM to midnight.

In 2026, the Long Night of Art is integrated into the festival program celebrating the 40th anniversary of Trier's UNESCO World Heritage status. This places the city's contemporary visual arts within a larger cultural context, connecting its ancient heritage with its vibrant present-day culture.

Long Night Art Trier — edition 2026

The Long Night of Art Trier 2026 takes place on Saturday, December 5. Opening at 6 PM, main program from 7 PM to midnight. Kunsthalle Trier, European Art Academy (EKA), Tuchfabrik (TuFa), and other Trier cultural institutions open their doors for free. The program includes exhibitions, artist talks, interactive activities, live music, and mulled wine. The 2026 edition is part of the '40 Years of UNESCO World Heritage Trier' festival program and makes contemporary visual arts accessible to a broad audience against a winter night backdrop.

The 2026 edition holds special significance due to its integration into the World Heritage anniversary. A denser program than in previous years is expected – the exact list of participating venues and artists will be published in autumn 2026.

The venues' proximity in Trier's Old Town, all within walking distance, facilitates strolling from one location to another.

Programme Long Night Art Trier 2026

The exact 2026 program will be published by the participating venues in autumn. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:

  • Opening: 6 PM - central kickoff with welcome address.
  • Main Program: 7 PM to midnight - parallel programs at participating venues.
  • Participating Institutions: incl. Kunsthalle Trier, EKA, TuFa, and others.
  • Program Items: Exhibitions, artist talks, interactive activities, live music, performances.
  • Catering: Mulled wine, snacks at the venues.
  • Admission: Free.

Highlights Long Night Art Trier 2026

  • Free art journey through several Trier cultural institutions.
  • Integrated into the 40 Years World Heritage Trier 2026 festival.
  • Meet artists against a winter night backdrop.

Prices Long Night Art Trier 2026

Admission is free. Food and drinks (including mulled wine) are offered at moderate prices in the participating venues.

Practical information — Long Night Art Trier

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026, opening at 6 PM, main program from 7 PM to midnight.

Venues: Kunsthalle Trier, European Art Academy (EKA), Tuchfabrik (TuFa), and other Trier cultural institutions.

Admission: Free.

Organizer: EKA + TuFa + Partners.

Getting there: Trier Hauptbahnhof (main train station), walk to the Old Town. Parking garages in the city center nearby.

Integrated into: '40 Years of World Heritage Trier' festival program 2026.

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Visual arts Contemporary art Sculpture Night Free Multidisciplinary Kreisfreie Stadt Trier