Summer Festival of the Kleist Museum
Garden Party at the Kleist Museum with Jazz and Literature
About Summer Festival Kleist Museum
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The Kleist Museum in Frankfurt (Oder)
Frankfurt (Oder) – the Brandenburg university city on the Polish border – is the birthplace of Heinrich von Kleist. The Kleist Museum on Faberstraße is the central research and education institution dedicated to the life and work of the great poet and is one of the most important literary studies institutions in Germany. With its collections, temporary exhibitions, and a dense program of events, it has been an anchor of cultural life in Frankfurt (Oder) and eastern Brandenburg for decades.
Summer Festival in the Museum Garden
The Summer Festival is the most convivial event in the museum's annual calendar. In the garden behind the building, which opens onto Faberstraße, the team sets up a small stage, lays tables under the trees, and invites the public for an afternoon of music, encounters, and information. The festival is organized by the Kleist Museum together with the Friends of the Kleist Museum Association (Förderkreis Kleist-Museum e.V.).
Music and Program
In 2026, the PROKOPÄTZ Jazz Orchestra, led by Hannes Zerbe, will perform – a tribute to the versatility of contemporary jazz formats. The musical part will be complemented by guided tours of the current exhibition, discussions about new acquisitions, and a preview of the Kleist Anniversary in 2027. The Friends of the Kleist Museum Association will provide information on ongoing and upcoming projects.
Free Admission, Donations Welcome
Like many of the museum's events, the Summer Festival is freely accessible; donations for the museum and the Friends Association are gratefully accepted. Refreshments with cake, grilled items, and drinks are organized by the Friends Association and volunteers.
Summer Festival Kleist Museum — edition 2026
The Kleist Museum's Summer Festival 2026 begins on Sunday, June 28, at 2 PM in the museum garden at Faberstraße 7. The event is organized by the Kleist Museum together with the Friends of the Kleist Museum Association (Förderkreis Kleist-Museum e.V.). The afternoon's musical program features the PROKOPÄTZ Jazz Orchestra, led by Berlin composer and pianist Hannes Zerbe. Concurrently, the scientific team will conduct tours of the current exhibitions, provide information on new acquisitions, and offer a preview of the preparations for the Kleist Anniversary 2027 (the 250th birthday of Heinrich von Kleist). Refreshments will include homemade cake and grilled items; admission is free, and donations are gratefully accepted.
Programme Summer Festival Kleist Museum 2026
Program elements — the specific schedule for 2026 will be communicated by the Kleist Museum:
- 2:00 PM Opening of the Summer Festival in the Kleist Museum garden
- Live concert: PROKOPÄTZ Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Hannes Zerbe
- Guided tours of the permanent and temporary exhibitions
- Discussions on new acquisitions and research projects
- Preview of the Kleist Anniversary 2027 (250th birthday of Heinrich von Kleist)
- Refreshments with cake and grilled items by the Friends of the Kleist Museum Association (Förderkreis Kleist-Museum e.V.)
Updates at kleist-museum.de.
Highlights Summer Festival Kleist Museum 2026
- Annual garden party of the Kleist Museum Frankfurt (Oder)
- Live jazz with the PROKOPÄTZ Orchestra under Hannes Zerbe
- Preview of the Kleist Anniversary 2027
- Free admission, donations welcome
Prices Summer Festival Kleist Museum 2026
Free admission. Donations for the Kleist Museum and the Friends of the Kleist Museum Association (Förderkreis Kleist-Museum e.V.) are accepted on site. Refreshments with cake and grilled items for a fee.
Practical information — Summer Festival Kleist Museum
Venue
Kleist Museum, Faberstraße 7, 15230 Frankfurt (Oder), independent city in the state of Brandenburg. The Summer Festival takes place in the museum garden.
Getting There
By car via the A12 (Berlin–Frankfurt/Oder), exit Frankfurt (Oder). By train from Berlin or Cottbus to Frankfurt (Oder) Hbf, from there approximately a 15-minute walk to the museum.
Admission
Free admission. Donations for the Kleist Museum and the Friends of the Kleist Museum Association (Förderkreis Kleist-Museum e.V.) are accepted on site. Refreshments for a fee.
Contact
Kleist Museum Frankfurt (Oder), Faberstraße 7, 15230 Frankfurt (Oder). Updates at kleist-museum.de.
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