re:festival Nuremberg

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.