Name: re:festival Nuremberg 2026
Start: 2026-10-01T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-04T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Künstlerhaus / Tafelhalle im KunstKulturQuartier

re:festival

About re:festival

The re:festival in Nuremberg is a unique format focusing on revivals of selected productions from the independent performing arts. Instead of premieres, the Tafelhalle festival in the KunstKulturQuartier showcases outstanding works from dance, theatre, performance, music, and circus once again – supplemented by workshops, talks, and encounters. In 2026, the fifth edition will take place under the motto MONSTROUS.

Dates 01 Oct — 04 Oct 2026

Venue Nürnberg (09564)

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Edition 2026

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The fifth edition of the re:festival will take place from October 1 to 4, 2026. Under the motto MONSTROUS, it will showcase revivals from the independent performing arts at the Künstlerhaus of the KunstKulturQuartier Nuremberg, supplemented by workshops and talks.

The fifth edition of the re:festival runs from October 1 to 4, 2026, under the motto MONSTROUS. It will feature revivals of selected productions from the independent performing arts – dance, theatre, performance, music, and circus.

As the roof of the Tafelhalle is being renovated, the Künstlerhaus in the KunstKulturQuartier will serve as the venue. The program will be supplemented by workshops, talks, and networking formats. The open call for submissions ran until January 16, 2026.

Highlights re:festival 2026

Fifth edition under the motto MONSTROUS, revivals of outstanding productions from the independent scene at the Künstlerhaus of the KunstKulturQuartier.

Programme re:festival 2026

October 1–4, 2026 — Künstlerhaus in the KunstKulturQuartier Nuremberg

Motto: MONSTROUS

Revivals of selected productions from the independent performing arts (dance, theatre, performance, music, circus)
Workshops
Talks and artist discussions
Networking and mediation formats

Note: The specific program of pieces and daily schedule for 2026 will be published by the Tafelhalle after the open call and jury selection – the invited productions will only be known afterwards.

Prices re:festival 2026

Tickets via the Tafelhalle / KunstKulturQuartier Nuremberg; prices vary by performance.

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Getting There

KunstKulturQuartier Nuremberg (Künstlerhaus, Königstraße 93, near the main train station). By train to Nürnberg Hbf, then a few minutes' walk; by car via the city center (public transport recommended).

Tickets

Tickets via the Tafelhalle / KunstKulturQuartier Nuremberg.

Note

2026 alternative venue Künstlerhaus due to roof renovation of the Tafelhalle. Open call for submissions until January 16, 2026.

A Festival of Second Chances

The re:festival is an exceptional format by the Tafelhalle in the KunstKulturQuartier Nuremberg, Bavaria. Unlike traditional festivals, the focus is not on premieres, but on revivals: Selected productions from the independent performing arts are shown again – "a step back for the future".

Why Revivals?

In the independent scene, many productions disappear after just a few performances, even if they are artistically outstanding. The re:festival provides a stage for these works from dance, theatre, performance, music, and circus to reach an audience again – a contribution to sustainability in art production.

Motto 2026: MONSTROUS

In 2026, the fifth edition will be under the motto MONSTROUS: Medieval Fastnachtsspiele (carnival plays), romantic horror stories, dystopian science fiction – transcendent figures have always populated stories and myths that shape our desires, fears, and fantasies of power.

Program and Venue

A dense program of revivals, workshops, talks, and more is offered. In 2026, the Künstlerhaus in the KunstKulturQuartier will provide its halls as an alternative venue due to the renovation of the Tafelhalle's roof. Previous editions also emphasized accessibility, for example, through audio description in cooperation with EveryBody Access Nürnberg.

Nuremberg as a Hub for the Independent Scene

With the re:festival, Nuremberg positions itself as a place that promotes independent performing arts from the city, Bavaria, Germany, and Europe. The festival is an important date in the cultural calendar of the city of Nuremberg.