Akademie Talk: How much does Berlin value culture?
Berlin’s political frontrunners discuss the future
11 Jun 2026, 6 pm
In the run-up to the Berlin House of Representatives election, the Rat für die Künste Berlin and the Akademie der Künste are inviting the leading candidates of the democratic parties to a public discussion on cultural policy.
- Location:
Pariser Platz, Plenary Hall - ElevatorWheelchair accessibleHearing assistance
- Date:
11 Jun 2026 - Time:
6 pm - Cooperation(s):
Rat für die Künste - Languages: German
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Free admission
Ticket reservations are no longer available. There are still a few tickets left at the box office.
The event will be broadcast via audio in the foyer.
Many areas of Berlin’s cultural life are currently under increasing pressure. The cultural policy decisions taken during the coming legislative period will therefore help determine the role that art and culture will play in this city in the future.
This discussion is intended as a public forum for a fundamental debate on cultural policy. The leading candidates have been invited because cultural policy is not merely a matter for individual departments, but concerns political responsibility for the city as a whole.
The focus will be on the future of Berlin’s cultural landscape, prospects for the independent scene and institutions, and fair working conditions for artists.
The event will be streamed live at www.literaturkanal.tv.
Welcome:
Manos Tsangaris, President of the Akademie der Künste and composer
Sabine Kroner, Spokesperson for the Rat für die Künste Berlin
Participants:
Elif Eralp, Die Linke
Stefan Evers, CDU, Senator for Finance and Senator for Culture and Social Cohesion
Werner Graf, Bündnis 90/Die Grünen
Steffen Krach, SPD
Moderation:
Anne Schneider, Rat für die Künste Berlin
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