The NextStepNetzwerk is moving: In 2026, the monthly regulars' tables of the NextStepNetwork #darumFrankfurtOder will take place at BLOK O in Karl-Marx-Straße 182. The first exchange of the year will take place on Tuesday, January 13 at 5 p.m.

Journalist and author Michael Thumann will be presenting his book "Eisiges Schweigen flussabwärts: Eine Reise von Moskau nach Berlin" at the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) on Monday, January 12, 2026. As part of the Jerzy Giedroyc Research Colloquium, the Moscow correspondent for the weekly newspaper Die Zeit will speak on the topic of "An iron curtain in the 21st century – causes and consequences of the new division of Europe".

Every year, Frankfurt musicians Søren Gundermann and Thomas Strauch put us in the mood for the upcoming festive season with their program "Es ist ein Gnu entsprungen" and show that there is still a lot to discover in Christmas songs that are more than 100 years old. The mix of classics, jazz and witty performances can be experienced on December 23 at 6 p.m. in the Kleist Forum.

The "Best of Poetry Slam" is back at Frankfurt's Kleist Forum: On December 18, it will once again be about choosing perhaps the best story of all time. Top poets from German-speaking countries will give an insight into what moves them and their world.

On December 3, 2025, the agreement was signed between Mittlere Oder e.V., the German supporting association of the Euroregion PRO EUROPA VIADRINA, and the district of Märkisch-Oderland, on cooperation in setting up an information and advisory network to implement the Border Information Point of the Euroregion PRO EUROPA VIADRINA in Frankfurt (Oder).

Originally founded in 1964 in Meissen, Saxony, by Martin Schreier and other musicians, the STERN-COMBO MEISSEN toured live from the beginning of 2024 to mid-September 2025 on its extremely successful anniversary tour with well over 60 concerts under the motto "60 years ... the long way". In 2025/26, STERN-COMBO MEISSEN will once again be performing live on many stages across the country.

Important gaps in the rail network will be closed with the timetable change on December 14, 2025 and the commissioning of the Dresdner Bahn between the Berlin-Südkreuz and Blankenfelde stations. "Brandenburg's business community is delighted about the improvements to Brandenburg's rail network and the more attractive connection to BER Airport.

On November 5, 2025, the Märkisch-Oderland district council made important personnel policy decisions for the future management of the administrative departments. Two experienced and highly qualified managers, Danny Jenssen and Bianka Boss, were elected as new deputies.

The theater year at Frankfurt's Kleist Forum ends in a fast-paced and fun-filled way. With "Bajazzo Invasion", a clown show at the highest level ignites a firework display of slapstick, pantomime and magic on December 31 at 3 p.m.

As part of the Living Advent Calendar, the cities of Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice invite the citizens and guests of the twin city to join in Christmas caroling in an Advent atmosphere on Thursday, December 18, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at St.-Marien-Kirche, Oberkirchplatz 1.