On Thursday, June 27, the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) invites you to its Open Day. Between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prospective students can gain an impression of studying at Viadrina and student life in Frankfurt (Oder) during lectures, library tours, campus walks and a residence hall tour. Staff and students will be on hand at information stands to answer any questions you may have.

The Fair Intercultural Summer (FIKS) combines the nationwide Fair Week with the Intercultural Week and has been an important part of the development of a diverse and sustainable culture in Frankfurt (Oder) for many years. This year's FIKS begins on Saturday, June 1 with a Fair Breakfast. The summer program then reaches its climax on 14 September with the "Festival of Diversity".

With 250 invited guests and under special protective conditions, the historic town hall of the city of Frankfurt (Oder) was reopened on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 after extensive renovation work. In the presence of Minister President Dr. Dietmar Woidke and Uwe Schüler, State Secretary in the Brandenburg Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Planning, as well as many guests involved in the construction, financing and further securing of the major project, architect Ralf Fleckenstein handed over a symbolic key to Lord Mayor René Wilke, who is now once again the landlord after more than four years of construction.

For the third time, Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice are jointly organizing the Cultural Summer in the twin city, which will offer a variety of cultural events in different formats on almost every weekend from 5 July to 31 August. From concerts and family festivals to performances and open-air cinema – the twin city invites residents and guests to discover familiar and new places in the Oder cities and enjoy cultural entertainment.

"Arsenic and Lace Hoods", a masterpiece of black humor, can be seen at Frankfurt's Kleist Forum on 25 and 26 May. The guest performance by the Hans Otto Theater from Potsdam exposes the banality of evil hidden behind petty-bourgeois normality and bourgeoisie.

The Bürgerbühne at the Kleist Forum presents "An der Grenze zur guten Hoffnung" – In its last major production of the 2023/24 season, the Bürgerbühne at the Kleist Forum focuses on life in Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice: In "On the Border of Good Hope", people who have consciously chosen to live in the twin city tell why they absolutely want to stay here. The play developed by guest director Christiane Lehmann premieres on May 24 at the Studiobühne.

Your career can start now. Regional employers from the healthcare sector present themselves! Take advantage of the careers fair to find out about the wide range of career opportunities. Employers from Frankfurt (Oder) and the East Brandenburg region will be providing information about training and working in the healthcare sector at promotional stands. From the laboratory to home care to hospital operations, you will gain insights into the diverse activities of the healthcare sector.

Cycling is an important economic factor in tourism. Just how important was examined as part of the Oder-Neisse Cycle Route 2023 cycle traffic analysis, which was commissioned by the district of Spree-Neisse/Wokrejs Sprjewja-Nysa on behalf of several project partners, including Märkisch-Oderland.

This year, the Oderland-Spree Protestant church district is inviting people to the 40th Topfmarkt on June 1, 2024 on the grounds of the Gronenfelder Werkstätten. The focus will be on the youngest visitors. With activities such as face painting, crafts and games, goal wall shooting, theater performances, a ninja course and target spraying with the fire department, children of all ages will find fun and entertainment. Explorers will find excitement on a tour with puzzles.

Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice are once again pioneers in a European project: They are the first binational partners to take part in the French initiative for a "Voluntary European Year". From September 1, 2024, six young people from Frankfurt and Słubice aged between 18 and 26 will have the opportunity to spend a year gaining experience that can shape their lives in a special way.