Festival 2027
We are already busy preparing for the next edition of the festival, which is scheduled to take place from
June 25 to 27, 2027.
What happens next:
End of October 2026: We will publish the new annual theme.
From mid-November 2026: The official application phase begins, and you can submit your project ideas.
Important note on funding: Like many independent cultural projects, we are currently facing financial uncertainty: funding for the year 2027 has not yet been approved. This means that next year's festival may only take place on a smaller scale or, in the worst-case scenario, not at all. Nevertheless, we remain hopeful as we continue planning and will keep you transparently updated on all developments.
We look forward to your ideas and to our shared journey towards 2027!
Take part
Apply as an official festival entry
Subject to funding approval, applications for participation in the festival can be submitted from November 16, 2026, to January 10, 2027.
Anyone can apply and participate, provided that the works are related to the festival theme and do not violate the code of a non-violent, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory attitude.
After the application deadline, all submitted projects will be reviewed by our jury and a decision on participation will be made. After that, the successful applications can be completed with the event dates.
Registration for open formats
Once again this year, we would like to offer open formats in addition to the themed part of the festival. These formats serve to strengthen and present the Neukölln art scene. They are open to professional, year-round venues focussing on art and culture. The registration deadline for open formats is the 18th April 2027.
Artistic works, rehearsal and production spaces, such as open studios and co-working spaces, can thus be shown to a wide audience as part of 48 Stunden Neukölln. Galleries, studios, shops, associations, local residents or other diverse institutions - anyone from Neukölln can register for 48 Stunden Neukölln with a programme that does not have to be themed and become part of the festival.
All you need to do to take part is register, not apply. You must apply for any necessary permits yourself. Open formats are listed in the 48 Stunden Neukölln programme with times and address.
Registration as a venue
If you have a venue in Neukölln and would like to make it available to one or more artists as a venue, simply register as a venue.
Whether gallery, pub, bakery or supermarket. Anyone who wants to support the festival and its artists and thus be a part of 48 Stunden Neukölln is urgently needed and very welcome. All you have to do is create a venue.