Three-day art and music festival in the Potsdam data center — exhibitions, performances, DJ sets, and concerts
The Rechenzentrum Potsdam on Dortustraße is a former GDR administrative building that has housed creative professions since 2015 — studios, workshops, galleries, event spaces. It is located about a 15-minute walk from Potsdam Main Station and is home to numerous artist, musician, and designer groups, as well as event formats like the PACE Festival, the Trac#4 dance parcours, and the NU:SUB series.
The PACE Festival 2026 continues the triptych concept tested in previous years: exhibitions, performances, and DJ sets/concerts are spread across three festival days. The program structure allows different types of visitors to feel welcome — art enthusiasts during the day, music fans in the evening, the festival community during the after-hours program. Organizer is Xenorama Production GmbH.
The PACE Festival is among the 15 festivals that have received funding for 2026 from the State Capital Potsdam (selected from 18 applications). Co-funded festivals include Localize Festival, Rock am Löschteich, Trac#4 Tanzparcours, FIESTA TOTALE, intersonanzen 26, and the 15th Afrika Festival Potsdam/Brandenburg.
Potsdam, with its approximately 184,000 inhabitants, is Brandenburg's largest city and has been one of the state's most active festival centers for years. The PACE Festival complements a broad festival landscape, ranging from classical formats (Musikfestspiele Sanssouci) to experimental series. The 2025 edition ran from October 24th to 26th.
The PACE Festival is confirmed for 2026 — as one of the 15 festivals supported by the Festival Funding 2026 of the State Capital Potsdam. The exact date, artistic program, and lineup will be announced by the organizer in summer 2026. The 2025 edition, which ran from October 24th to 26th at the Rechenzentrum, serves as a reference.
Based on experience, the festival follows a three-day schedule: Friday with an opening reception and performances, Saturday with concerts and an after-party, Sunday with an exhibition closing and thematic sessions.
Detailed 2026 program to be released by the organizer in summer.
Flexible pricing structure: Friday and Sunday traditionally donation-based, Saturday concerts €10–€25. Current prices will be published by the organizer.
Rechenzentrum Potsdam, Dortustraße 46, 14467 Potsdam. Take the S-Bahn (S7) to Potsdam Hauptbahnhof, then a 15-minute walk. Take tram 91/93/94 to Brandenburger Platz or Alter Markt.
October 2026. Exact date to be announced by the organizer in summer 2026 — the 2025 edition ran October 24–26.
Flexible pricing structure: Friday and Sunday traditionally donation-based at the door, Saturday concerts typically €10–€25. After-party tickets are additional. Current prices will be published by the organizer.
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