Published: July 16, 2026
4 September, from 3 pm | Information and networking event ‘Strengthening the independent arts scene’, theaterhaus berlin | Mitte location
SAVE THE DATE!
Culture needs strong voices, reliable structures and, above all, solidarity. In the run-up to the Berlin House of Representatives election on 20 September, the second week of action for the #deinestimmefürkultur campaign, organised by the #BerlinIstKultur alliance, will take place from 1 to 12 September. Through a wide range of events and activities, cultural institutions, associations and initiatives across Berlin are joining forces to highlight the importance of a diverse, freely accessible and sustainably secured cultural landscape.
Information and networking event ‘Strengthening the Independent Arts Scene’ | 4 September 2026 | theaterhaus berlin – Mitte venue
On 4 September, together with partners from Berlin’s cultural scene, we are inviting you to the theaterhaus berlin / Mitte venue for the information and networking event “Strengthening the Independent Arts Scene”, to create a space for information, advice, meeting people and exchange as part of the week of action. Participants include, amongst others, LAFT Berlin, the Performing Arts Programme Berlin, Bühnenmütter* e.V., Szenografie-Bund e.V., Förderband e.V., Raumbüro Freie Szene, Kuyum Arts and the Berliner Spielplan Audiodeskription.
From 12 noon, the Berliner Spielplan Audiodeskription invites you to an interactive experience trail that playfully demonstrates what everyday life and cultural outings can feel like from the perspective of people with visual impairments. There will also be opportunities to engage with people with visual impairments, as well as discussions with politicians about cultural participation and accessibility.
The joint networking and discussion session beginsat 3 pm. LAFT Berlin and the Performing Arts Programme will be on site with their own information and advice stands: staff will provide insights into counselling and mentoring services, be available for brief consultations, and offer information on opportunities to get involved in cultural policy and voluntary work within the independent arts scene.
The Performing Arts Programme will also be presenting its services, publications and activities. Anyone fancying a digital exploration of the independent performing arts scene can try out the web game ‘SPIELRAUM FREIE SZENE BERLIN’ on the spot.
The Szenografie-Bund, Bühnenmütter* and Raumbüro Freie Szene will also be on site with an information stand, providing details about their advisory and networking services aimed at promoting fair, family-friendly and sustainable working conditions in the theatre and the independent cultural scene.
Förderband e.V., a long-standing organiser of projects such as Berlin für Blinde, Wasserspeicher Prenzlauer Berg and Berlin erzählen, will be providing information on the association’s work to date and the opportunities to get involved in the future through membership, new initiatives and projects.
Theaterhaus Berlin will also be present with an information stand and will open selected rehearsal rooms as well as the open-air stage to offer insights into the current rehearsal processes of Jasmin Hawlicek and her new play ‘THE GIRLS’ HELL – THE UCKERMARK GIRLS’ CONCENTRATION CAMP’, Ashley Temba’s “Dream in Man”, part of this year’s programme for the KUYUM Tanzplattform 2026, as well as Ana Pogorelić and Aleksander Zain’s project “The Maids”, a choreodramatic adaptation of Jean Genet’s absurdist theatre classic *The Maids*. The afternoon will then draw to a close with group discussions and networking.
When? 4 September 2026 | from 12 noon: interactive experiential trail; from 3 pm: information and networking event
Where? theaterhaus berlin | Mitte venue, Wallstraße 32, 10179 Berlin
About the #deinestimmefürkulturcampaign
Accessibility information: The Mitte venue currently has limited accessibility. There is no lift. Ramps provide access to our premises, but the toilet facilities also have limited accessibility.
If you require on-site assistance due to a mobility impairment, please contact us in good time at info-mitte@theaterhaus.berlin.
Free entry, no booking required.
