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

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

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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Volksbank supports the planned kiosk formats as a sponsoring partner.

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Upcoming events – FOR ALL

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Mannheim Maimarkt · kiosk and activity areas

Maimarkt Salon: kiosk dialogue for culture in Heidelberg & MRN

Date25 April to 5 May 2026

The association will be present at Mannheim Maimarkt with cultural talks, artistic performances and exhibition areas. Visitors are invited to join, exchange and contribute.

Ongoing fair period · participation welcome

Further programme details for the Maimarkt period will be published separately.

Jan Linders

Jan Linders

Prof. Dr. Wilfried Rosendahl

Prof. Dr. Wilfried Rosendahl

Claudia Paul

Claudia Paul

Print Media Akademie, Kurfürsten-Anlage 60, 69115 Heidelberg

The Future of Museums. Which museums for tomorrow's society?

Date10 June 2026 · 18:30

The idea and institution of the museum looks back on a 200-year history. How can museums serve as focal points for a pluralistic society? We discuss future-proof museum buildings, contemporary exhibitions, and the role of digital tools.

Save the date · more details to follow

Panel discussion on museum architecture, contemporary exhibition formats and digital tools. Portrait material is already available for Jan Linders, Wilfried Rosendahl, Claudia Paul and Thomas Schmitt; the final line-up will be refined.

Past salons & events

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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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.