The Inclusive State Theater Festival at Kulturhafen
DIALOGE 2026 officially kicks off with the festival’s opening event in the Circus Fantasia big top in Rostock.
Journalist, author, and inclusion activist Raul Krauthausen will provide the keynote address. In his talk, he will discuss social responsibility and the importance of genuine participation. His long-standing commitment to inclusion and accessibility has had a significant impact on the debate in Germany.
As part of the opening ceremony, the DIALOGE Prize for Inclusive Cultural Practice will be awarded. The prize honors individuals and projects that open up cultural spaces, break down barriers, and enable new ways of coming together.
Program:
- 3:00 p.m. Welcome address by Raul Krauthausen
- 1:30 p.m. Presentation of the DIALOGE Prize for Inclusive Cultural Practice
- 5:00 p.m. Premiere of the TIVI dance theater performance
- 6:30 p.m. Concert: 21 downbeat
