MADE.Festival — Theater der freien Szene Hessen
Festival of the independent performing arts in 4 cities — 8th edition with the motto «WER mit WEM?»
About MADE.Festival
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Independent Scene — four cities, one festival
Since 2009, the MADE.Festival has been bringing the best of Hesse's independent performing arts to the region's stages. It is organized by laPROF Hessen e. V., the state association for professional independent performing arts. Unlike a classic city theatre festival, MADE brings together artists and companies that produce independently — resulting in work that is more experimental, riskier, and multi-voiced in terms of theme and aesthetics.
8th Edition — and Offenbach Joins
2026 marks the 8th edition of the biennial format. New: Offenbach will be integrated as a full-fledged venue for the first time — in addition to the established locations of Frankfurt am Main, Darmstadt, and Wiesbaden. The festival thus doubles its geographical reach in the Rhine-Main region.
«WER mit WEM?» — The Festival Motto
The 2026 motto is programmatic: «WER mit WEM?» (Who with Whom?). It questions the relational networks and collaborations that define contemporary theatre work — between artists and the city, between generations, between disciplines. Eight selected theatre works by Hessian artists form the main program.
Form Beyond Spoken Theatre
The program ranges from audiowalks and performances to music theatre and public space interventions. Discussions, workshops, and lectures complement the performances — the festival sees itself as a discursive space for the scene and its audience.
In the Spirit of World Design Capital 2026
In 2026, Frankfurt RheinMain will bear the title World Design Capital — and MADE is a program partner. Designers and theatre makers will meet in joint formats, with the city itself becoming both the stage and the material.
MADE.Festival — edition 2026
One month of independent performing arts in four cities: Frankfurt am Main, Offenbach (new), Darmstadt, Wiesbaden. Audiowalks, performances, music theatre, urban space interventions, lectures, workshops. Cooperation partner: World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026.
Programme MADE.Festival 2026
Key Dates of the 8th Edition
- Duration: May 21 to June 20, 2026 (four weeks)
- Motto: «WER mit WEM?»
- Venues: Frankfurt am Main, Offenbach (first time), Darmstadt, Wiesbaden
- Main Program: 8 selected theatre works by Hessian artists
- Organizer: laPROF Hessen e. V.
- Funders: Hessian Ministry of Science and Culture, Kulturfonds Frankfurt RheinMain, municipal cultural offices
- Cooperation Partner: World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026
Formats
- Audiowalks through the urban spaces of the four cities
- Performances in established and unconventional spaces
- Music theatre and video opera
- Public space interventions
- Accompanying program: Discussions, workshops, lectures
Participating Artists / Companies (Selection)
- Ayla Pierrot Arendt
- Boys* in Sync
- Tamira Kalmbach
- and others — full program from April 2026 on the festival website
Highlights MADE.Festival 2026
- 8th edition of the MADE.Festival
- Motto «WER mit WEM?»
- Offenbach as a venue for the first time
- Eight Hessian theatre works in 4 cities
- Cooperation with World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026
- Four weeks of independent performing arts
Prices MADE.Festival 2026
Tickets per performance via the respective venues or the festival website. Festival passes and day tickets available — prices vary by venue.
Practical information — MADE.Festival
Getting There
All four cities are connected via the RMV network. Frankfurt Central Station, Offenbach Central Station, Darmstadt Central Station, Wiesbaden Central Station. Venues are accessible on foot or by public transport.
Tickets
Via the festival website made-festival.de, and depending on the venue, also via the local performance spaces. Festival passes and day tickets are available.
Program
Detailed schedules with all performances per venue and day will be available online from April 2026.
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Where it takes place MADE.Festival
Spielorte in 4 Städten (Frankfurt, Offenbach, Darmstadt, Wiesbaden)
Frankfurt am Main / Offenbach / Darmstadt / Wiesbaden, 60311 Frankfurt am Main