art events
- during art karlsruhe
It is well worthwhile to combine a visit to the fair with a look at other cultural highlights in the UNESCO City of Media Arts.
During the week of art karlsruhe, your ticket to art karlsruhe also entitles you to free or reduced admission to numerous cultural institutions.
During the same period you will also be offered 10% discount for single entries (not combinable with other discounts) in Europabad, Therme Vierordtbad and Fächerbad.
Events of art karlsruhe 2026
Hallenbau Party on Thursday, February 5, ZKM Foyer in Hallenbau, Lorenzstr. 19
art karlsruhe meets HALLENBAU
7 - 9 p.m. | Get together for invited guests of the fair and the institutions
9 p.m. - 1 a.m. | Public party | Admission free!
Friday, February 6, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Kunstrauschen Karlsruhe – LONG NIGHT OF PROJECT SPACES
AFTER ART IS BEFORE ART!
After art karlsruhe closes its doors, Karlsruhe continues to pulsate: project spaces, studios and off-spaces open their doors and showcase contemporary art ranging from painting and sculpture to performance and sound installations.
Unusual locations such as workshops, backyards and former industrial halls bring processes, perspectives and experiments to life. An open, lively platform for discovery, exchange and inspiration away from established institutions.
The participating project spaces are: NORDBECKEN, AHOI STUDIOS, SCHILLLLERSTRASSE, KUNSTPERIPHERIE/N, PROJEKTRAUM ROCHADE, V12, V8, PROJEKTRAUM SPEKTRUM, CU, SCHAURAUM B9, LUIS LEU, SHOWROOM SCHMITT, COLA TAXI OKAY, ßPACE, MEDIENKUNSTINITIATIVE LICHTSPIELSAUNA E.V., DIE NEUE FLEDERMAUS, STUDIO HÖ, STUDIO KARAT, ATELIERHAUS ALTER SCHLACHTHOF, CIRCUS3000
The entire event can be visited free of charge and without prior registration.
Kunstrauschen is an event of the participating project spaces and offspaces, in cooperation with the Kulturamt Karlsruhe, UNESCO City of Media Arts Karlsruhe and art karlsruhe.
Further information on the program and the participating project spaces can be found here:
Friday, February 6, 10 p.m. - 6 a.m.
The After art Party 2026 will once again take place on a Friday following the gallery owners' dinner and will return to Nachtwerk, as the originally planned new location has not yet been completed. The evening thus continues the long-standing tradition of Karlsruhe's After Art Parties in the context of art karlsruhe, organised by Mood Event (Shahrokh) and art karlsruhe.
The musical line-up stands for the highest quality and a clear curatorial standard. With three internationally renowned artists – including house legend Move D, André Galluzzi (known from Cocoon Events, Panorama Bar Berlin and Sven Väth) and Shahrokh Dini himself – guests can expect a musical experience of international calibre.
The event will take place on two floors with different musical styles. The smaller dance floor will be hosted by local Karlsruhe DJs (Sophti, LêParmê, DJ ENKIDU and BRIS LEE BEAR), creating a lively connection between the local scene and the international programme.
The number of guests is limited, so we recommend securing tickets early.
We look forward to seeing you again at the central annual meeting of the Karlsruhe art scene with national and international guests.
Playtime: 1st Floor
10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Bris Lee Bear (Safe & Sound)
11:00 p.m. - 01:00 a.m. Move D (Source Record)
01:00 a.m. - 03:00 a.m. André Galluzzi (Cocoon Events, Panorama Bar Berlin)
03:00 a.m.- 05:30/6:00 Shahrokh Dini (Compost Rec. / Berlin)
Playtime: 2nd Floor
11:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Bris Lee Bear (Safe & Sound)
12:00 a.m. - 02:00 a.m. Sophti (Karlsruhe)
02:00 a.m. - 03:30 a.m. DJ ENKIDU (Karlsruhe - HFG)
03:30 a.m. - 05:00 a.m. LêParmê (Karlsruhe)
The international DJ line-up provides the basis for a perfect evening.
All information about the After art Party
Saturday, February 7, 7 - 10 p.m.
The following Karlsruhe galleries are taking part: