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World Design Capital 2026

"Design for Democracy"

Every two years, one city or region from around the globe is awarded the title of World Design Capital (WDC). In 2026, Frankfurt RheinMain will have the honour, the first German region to do so. The WDC programme will illustrate how design affects our lives and promotes change — in terms of democracy, sustainability, and innovation. The WDC Hub, the initiative’s central meeting place, will be based at Frankfurt’s Museum of Applied Arts. Over 2,000 theme events organised jointly with some 400 partners will transform our region into a centre of creativity and innovation for an entire year.
Programme information: www.designfrm.de

A temporary home for Kunsthalle Schirn

2026

Schirn Kunsthalle, Frankfurt’s famous art hall, recently took up temporary residence in the historical Dondorf Printing House. While its regular location at the Römerberg is undergoing renovation, this venue will continue to show first-class exhibitions of contemporary art, the Bockenheim site additionally offering an exciting infusion of industrial charm.

Welcome back!

2026

Welcome back: The German Architecture Museum has returned to its usual home on the south side of the River Main after the completion of renovations. It now welcomes visitors with a new permanent exhibition - while the English Theatre has returned to the Gallileo Tower. Continental Europe’s largest English-language stage is finally back at its original venue. Even though the official re-opening is not scheduled until March 2026, the 2025/26 season is already being played out at its “new” old location.

State Garden Show Oberhessen

2027

The Oberhessen region just outside Frankfurt is a region of discovery. 11 municipalities from Wetterau and the Vogelsberg district are jointly organizing the LaGa 2027 and presenting the richness of the natural and cultural landscape of this region. Discovery routes with discovery stations, educational offers, a horticultural trade fair and much more are planned.

EuroGames

2028

For the second time, one of the world's largest LGBTIQ* sporting events will take place in Frankfurt: four days of events with over 4,000 participants competing in 20 disciplines.