The Pop-Kultur Festival returns in 2026 with an expanded program and will take over the city for a full week for the first time. Starting on August 24 in Wedding, the festival will wind its way through Kreuzberg to Prenzlauer Berg and conclude with a newly conceived surprise event on August 30.
Following the success of last year’s decentralized events, the festival will once again feature a variety of venues and formats in 2026. On August 28 and 29, the Kulturbrauerei grounds will serve as the festival hub. The program features events at various locations on the grounds, including the Kesselhaus and the Maschinenhaus.
The Notwist are coming to the Pop-Kultur Festival with a new album, an internationally
acclaimed discography, and a loyal fan base.
Rosa Anschütz takes her crowd from her early techno-avant-garde roots into new realms of art pop.
Sophia Kennedy showcases the multifaceted nature of her indie pop, including
German-language lyrics.