The countdown is on!
It won’t be long now: The 14th asphalt Festival will take place in Düsseldorf from 15 July to 2 August 2026. 70 performances, 19 days, six venues, an electrifying festival experience: look forward to theatre, dance, concerts, readings and photographic art at the »Summer of the Arts«!
Star guests in conversation
Programme update: asphalt 2026 will feature unique talks with exceptional guests. Newly confirmed events include an artist talk with Biennale star Florentina Holzinger, a keynote speech followed by a discussion with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk, and a panel discussion featuring, amongst others, author Sasha Salzmann and director Julian Hetzel on defending cultural spaces against right-wing influence. Admission is free. Register now!
What does a deeply politically divided couple reveal about the state of our democracy? How did the idea for *Three Times Left is Right* come about?
An interview with director Julian Hetzel and dramaturg Miguel A. Melgares on polarisation, love, language and the question of what role theatre can play in times of social crisis. Read it here …
Even more asphalt …
In our Echo Chamber, we provide a space for food for thought and contributions to the debate that go beyond the event programme itself and delve deeper into the themes and background of the productions featured in each edition of the festival.
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