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Unterstützerverein für Heidelberg und die Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar · 2034?

Salons, talks and encounters – Kultur für Europa invites people into dialogue.

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Heidelberg und Metropolregion kulturell stärken

Den Bewerbungsprozess fördernd begleiten

Menschen und Institutionen vernetzen – fuer alle

The salons of Kultur für Europa are a visible part of the association’s work. Through talks, panels and artistic formats, we accompany Heidelberg’s bid with public exchange, networking and cultural attention – supported by a civic network across Heidelberg and the wider region.

Upcoming formats use carefully selected free visuals, while archived salons remain connected to authentic event photography. Salon photographer: Sabine Arndt. The association has reached about 500 members and is active on Instagram (@kultur_fuer_europa_heidelberg).

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Prof. Dr. Klaus Blettner

Prof. Dr. Klaus Blettner

Ameli M. Klein

Ameli M. Klein

Martina Pfister

Martina Pfister

Capital of Culture dialogue

Leer.gut.Halle, Berkel-Areal, Erbachstraße 19, 67065 Ludwigshafen

INDUSTRIAL CITY. CULTURAL CITY. Questions for Ludwigshafen and its neighbours

Date

20 June 2026 · 19:00

Status

Public event

For the first time, the bid for the European Capital of Culture will be publicly presented in Ludwigshafen – at the invitation of Mayor Prof. Dr. Klaus Blettner and the director of the Kunstverein, Ameli M. Klein, both members of our association. Speeches will be held by the Mayor, Ms Klein, Heidelberg's Mayor Martina Pfister and Peter Spuhler. Afterwards there will be an opportunity for discussion.

This is the first public information event about the bid to take place in Ludwigshafen. Admission is free, all interested parties are welcome. Members can register by email.

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Past salons & events

Documented event retrospectives with authentic photography, clear orientation and direct access to each salon page.

KFE Documentation

A curated review from the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region

Überblick über den Stand von Kultur für Europa in Halle 27 auf dem Mannheimer Maimarkt
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Maimarkt · Hall 27 · Stand 01

25 April to 5 May 2026 · Mannheim Maimarkt · Hall 27 / Stand 01

Maimarkt 2026 – Kultur für Europa in the metropolitan region

Eleven days at the Maimarkt as a public showcase for the Capital of Culture idea: regional culture, conversations, exhibitions and more than 100 contributors.

days at Maimarkt
11
performances and talks
28
contributors
100+
hall and stand
27/01
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Panel-Teilnehmer beim Salon zu Kulturhauptstädten
13 April 2026

Assembly hall of the University of Education · access via Quinckestraße · Heidelberg-Neuenheim

Capital of Culture: Bad Ischl, Chemnitz – success and impact

Public event on prerequisites, costs, long-term impact and transferable lessons from successful Capital of Culture years.

Documented retrospective16 Photos
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Salon 6 im Kino Kamera Heidelberg
7 December 2025

Kino Kamera, Heidelberg-Neuenheim

Salon 6 – Cinema City Heidelberg

Film history, urban storytelling and an atmospheric winter salon at Kino Kamera.

Documented retrospective5 Photos
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Salon 5 im Völkerkundemuseum Heidelberg
28 September 2025

Museum of Ethnology vPST, Heidelberg

Salon 5 – José Rizal at the Museum of Ethnology

A multilayered evening on José Rizal, the Philippines and Heidelberg’s international cultural connections.

Documented retrospective5 Photos
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Salon 4 in der Sammlung Prinzhorn Heidelberg
27 May 2025

Sammlung Prinzhorn, Heidelberg

Salon 4 – Sammlung Prinzhorn

A guided visit, cultural history and a conversation about Weimar 1999 and the long-term impact of Capital of Culture processes.

Documented retrospective5 Photos
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Salon 3 im Haus der Jugend Heidelberg
18 March 2025

Haus der Jugend Heidelberg

Salon 3 – Youth Centre Heidelberg

Young perspectives, participation and concrete ideas for Heidelberg in the 2030s.

Documented retrospective5 Photos
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Salon 2 in der Galerie Marianne Heller
14 October 2024

Galerie Marianne Heller, Heidelberg

Salon 2 – Galerie Marianne Heller

Art, exchange and a strong signal in support of Heidelberg’s cultural ambition after the members’ assembly.

Documented retrospective5 Photos
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Salon 1 im Carl Bosch Museum Heidelberg mit Sabine König
9 July 2024

Carl Bosch Museum Heidelberg

Salon 1 – Carl Bosch Museum

A summer gathering with guided tours, conversation and a strong opening gesture for Heidelberg’s European cultural dialogue.

Documented retrospective5 Photos
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Kultur fuer Europa

Supporting association for Heidelberg and MRN · 2034?

Kultur für Europa accompanies the bid both in spirit and financially. If you would like to support the association, membership is the clearest way to do so.

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