Current events

From 10 May, the Brandenburg State Museum of Modern Art (BLMK) in the Packhof Frankfurt (Oder) will be showing works by the Berlin painter Joachim Völkner (1949–1986 East Berlin) under the title "Im Wachen träumen" (Dreaming While Waking). This is the first time in almost four decades that the artist's work has been shown in a personal exhibition. Völkner belonged to the youngest generation of painters in the late GDR and developed an independent visual language characterised by social responsibility.

City Cycling is a competition in which the aim is to cycle as many everyday journeys as possible in a climate-friendly way for 21 days. It doesn't matter whether someone already cycles every day or has rarely travelled by bike so far. Every kilometre counts – especially if it would otherwise have been travelled by car. This year, the competition will take place from 7 to 27 June 2026.

The cultural and social scientist PD Dr Stefan Wellgraf will be a guest at the European University Viadrina on Tuesday, 9 June 2026 at 4.15 pm. Shortly before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the public event will bring together the topics of football, right-wing extremism and East German history.

The next special public tour of St. Mary's Church in Frankfurt (Oder) is on the programme: on Wednesday, 10 June at 3 p.m., the focus will be on the important stained glass windows in the choir. "From the beginning and end of the world – the choir windows of St Mary's" is the title of the one-hour church tour.

What can I study at Viadrina? What exactly do the various degree programmes deal with? And what does campus life feel like for students? Prospective students, pupils, parents and teachers are invited to get to know the international campus and the degree programmes on offer, talk to students and lecturers and find out about all aspects of studying at Viadrina.

There are many funding programmes and support offers for further training, qualifications and employee entry, but questions often remain unanswered: What suits my employees and my company? What are the requirements? And how does the implementation actually work? This is where the Eisenhüttenstadt Economic Development Agency comes in with its event for entrepreneurs. Instead of traditional presentations, you can expect a moderated dialogue that focuses on your questions.

Under the motto "60 Years – 60 Places", the "Junge Camerata Dresden" chamber orchestra from the Saxon State High School is currently touring Germany. On Saturday 13 June at 5 p.m., it will perform at the Bürgerkirche St. Marien Frankfurt (Oder).

Under the motto "Moving together", numerous offers invite the youngest guests in particular to join in. Those who master several hands-on stations will be rewarded for their sporting spirit. At the heart of the colourful hustle and bustle are the many stands with workshop products - from ceramics and textiles to handmade individual items. The offer is complemented by guest suppliers from the region, who provide even more variety.

The alumni of the European University Viadrina Dr Kerstin Hinrichsen and Dr Markus Nesselrodt will present their newly published city guide "Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice" in a book presentation followed by a discussion on Wednesday, 17 June at 6.30 p.m. The event will take place at the Stadt- und Regionalbibliothek, Bischofstraße 17, 15230 Frankfurt (Oder). Admission is free of charge.

The einsA start-up centre of STIC Wirtschaftsfördergesellschaft MOL mbH, the IHK Ostbrandenburg, the Chamber of Crafts Frankfurt (Oder) – Region Ostbrandenburg and the Brandenburg Economic Development Corporation (WFBB) invite all those interested in starting a business, entrepreneurs and economically committed people to the 4th Start-up and Entrepreneur Day Ostbrandenburg on 18 June 2026 in Strausberg. Under the motto "Impulses. Opportunities. Future", visitors can expect an inspiring programme with valuable impulses, direct contact with experts and numerous networking opportunities.

How will our world change if artificial intelligence produces content faster than we can check it? This question is the focus of the Fake News Festival, which is taking place for the first time in Frankfurt (Oder) and the region from Thursday 18 June to Saturday 20 June. Developed by students and researchers at the European University Viadrina, the free festival brings together academic perspectives, participatory formats, debates and entertainment.

When researchers don't sit in a lab or library, but instead make an audience laugh on stage on a Friday evening, it's time again for the Brandenburg Science Slam! For the fifth time, the presence centre is inviting scientists from all over Brandenburg to the Kulturfabrik in Fürstenwalde.

In Frankfurt (Oder), this year's International Day of Brick Gothic is focussing on burial and memorial culture. Under the title "Over and out! Or? – Themed day of commemoration culture in St. Mary's", there will be a series of lectures with a panel discussion followed by guided tours and walks through churches and the urban space on Saturday, 20 June between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. in St. Mary's Church in Frankfurt (Oder).

How far does the influence of European law on national constitutional law extend - and where are its limits? The conference "Europeanisation of Constitutional Law - a German-Polish Perspective" on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, at the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) will address this key question. The conference will take place in the Logensaal of the Viadrina, in the Logenhaus, Logenstraße 11. The keynote speech will be given by Prof Dr Gesine Schwan.

The Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) is opening its doors at the Cottbus Central Campus. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, a varied programme with information on all aspects of studying awaits interested parties.

Be there when Dr Manja Schüle, Minister of Science, Research and Culture of the State of Brandenburg, and representatives from business and universities provide impetus for innovation and regional future strength. Join in the discussion and ask your questions directly.

The Protestant parish of Eisenhüttenstadt is showing the exhibition "Women in Divided Germany" in the community center from 13 February to 3 July 2026. The division of Germany has been history for over three decades. But many clichés about women from East and West Germany persist to this day. Where do these attributions come from? And how much is really behind them? The exhibition explores these questions.

The East Brandenburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) is focusing on digital, practical knowledge transfer: the 2nd IHK Webinar Week will take place from 5 to 7 May 2026. Under the motto "MORE KNOWLEDGE. With the IHK", entrepreneurs and their employees will receive compact expert knowledge – free of charge and conveniently via Microsoft Teams.

The Protestant church district of Oderland-Spree invites organ players, piano players and interested parties to a summer organ course in Seelow from 11 to 18 July 2026, accompanied by a varied programme.

The Rainbirds' planned anniversary concert on 29 May 2026 in Frankfurt's Messehalle will take place in a new, even larger setting. Instead of the previous date, visitors can now look forward to a special highlight in the summer: The Rainbirds will play the greatest hits from their band history on 11 July 2026 as the main act on the main stage of the HanseStadtFest "Bunter Hering".

Annett Louisan is the voice of German-language chanson – and a hugely successful one at that. To date, she has sold well over a million records and inspired, enchanted and deeply touched just as many people with her concerts. Due to popular demand, Annett Louisan is once again inviting her fans to join her on this special journey through time in summer 2026.