Rostock Art Night
A Night for Art in the Eastern Old Town
About Art Night
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Art in the Historic Quarter
Since 2000, the Rostock Art Night has been a firm cultural highlight of the Hanseatic and University City. Organized by the citizens' initiative Östliche Altstadt, it transforms the quarter of the same name into an open art trail: galleries, artists' studios, churches such as St. Petri and St. Nikolai, shops, and gastronomic establishments open their doors and present a diverse program.
Program and Atmosphere
Visitors can experience painting, sculpture, photography, installations, live music, and performances at around 40 venues. The opening traditionally coincides with the St. Nikolai Art Market. Those who don't manage to see everything in one night can continue the program the following weekend in daylight – the Art Night extends over several days.
Local Context
The Östliche Altstadt is Rostock's oldest preserved residential quarter and shapes the historic cityscape in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The narrow streets and Wilhelminian-era houses form an impressive backdrop for an art festival that consciously focuses on a compact, easily walkable district.
Art Night — edition 2026
The 24th Rostock Art Night invites you to the Eastern Old Town from May 29 to 31, 2026. The opening evening on Friday, May 29, from 5 PM to 11:30 PM, coincides with the St. Nikolai Art Market. On Saturday, the approximately 40 venues are open from 11 AM to 6 PM, and on Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM. Admission to all venues is free; a map of the participating galleries, studios, and churches is available as a program booklet.
Programme Art Night 2026
2026 Schedule
- Friday, May 29 — 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM: Opening evening, parallel St. Nikolai Art Market
- Saturday, May 30 — 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM: approx. 40 art venues open
- Sunday, May 31 — 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM: Program continues
Painting, sculpture, photography, installations, live music, and performances at galleries, studios, churches, and cafés.
Highlights Art Night 2026
- Around 40 art venues with free admission
- Opening evening with St. Nikolai Art Market
- Program over three days in the Eastern Old Town
Prices Art Night 2026
Admission to all venues is free.
Practical information — Art Night
Getting There
By train to Rostock Hauptbahnhof (main station), then take a tram to the city center; the Östliche Altstadt is centrally located and easily accessible on foot.
Admission
Admission to all venues is free. A map and the detailed program are available as a PDF.
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Where it takes place Art Night
Östliche Altstadt Rostock
Östliche Altstadt, 18055 Rostock