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Call for Ideas: Ideas competition for ‘Perspectives’ 2026

Attention young curators! We are looking for your innovative concepts for our curated exhibition format ‘Perspectives’ as part of 48 Hours Neukölln!

The theme: OUT/SIDE/IN

Borders are not end points, but dynamic spaces in between! OUT/SIDE/IN invites you to explore the complex interconnection between inside and outside. We are looking for conceptually strong ideas that understand identity as a fluid process and dissolve opposites. Your concept should be spatially flexible, as we will later assign you an exciting location in Neukölln!

What we are looking for & offering:

We will select 6–7 forward-looking concepts, which we will realise in July 2026!

Fee: €1,500 for curatorial services (contract for work).

Artist fees: Fees for the participating artists (according to Berlin guidelines).

Support: Budget for materials/transport & support from our festival team.

Platform: A huge stage for your curatorial vision at one of Berlin's biggest art festivals!

Apply now (deadline: 30th November 2025!):

Are you under 35 and have a vision that reinterprets OUT/SIDE/IN? Individuals and collectives from Germany and abroad are welcome!

All information and the complete thematic introduction can be found on our website. Applications can only be submitted via the registration platform:

We look forward to your exciting ‘Perspectives’!

Ideas competition for ‘Perspectives’ 2026

Information on the events

To ensure that our shared experience runs smoothly and that we keep our neighbors' concerns in mind, we would like to draw your attention to an important regulation.

Outdoor events are authorized until 10 p.m., while indoor events may continue until midnight. Unfortunately, we cannot accept responsibility for any noise or disturbance after these times.

We kindly ask all artists and visitors to respect the peace and quiet of Neukölln residents and show consideration. Your understanding and cooperation are crucial to celebrating a harmonious festival together.

Thank you for your support, and enjoy 48 Stunden Neukölln!

650 times thank you! The jury phase has begun.

The application period for the Open Call 2026 is officially closed. We are overwhelmed: an incredible 650 concepts on the theme of OUT/SIDE/IN have been submitted. We would like to thank you very much for your trust and the many inspiring ideas!

As we read and carefully review each application with the necessary attention, we are now entering the jury phase. We are reviewing all projects in terms of their content-related engagement with the festival theme and their compliance with our guidelines for non-discriminatory coexistence.

What happens next? All applicants will be informed by email on February 6, 2026, whether their project will be part of the festival. We ask for your patience until then.

Registration for Neukölln art venues: The “Open Format”

Are you a gallery, studio, association, or cultural institution with a permanent location in Neukölln? Even though the application period for art projects related to the annual theme has ended, you can still register!

We offer the Open Format for permanent venues in the district. This gives you the opportunity to present your own art program to a large international audience during the festival weekend and become part of the official network of 48 Hours Neukölln.

What is the Open Format? You design your own program in your own space and become part of the festival program.

Who can participate? All permanent art and cultural venues in the Neukölln district.

Registration: Exclusively online via our registration platform.

We look forward to working with you to transform the whole of Neukölln into a place of art!

Apply here

The theme for 2026 is online!

We are pleased to present the new theme for 48 Hours Neukölln 2026: OUT/SIDE/IN. Join us as we dive into dynamic spaces where the inside and outside are intricately intertwined. All information about the thematic introduction, theoretical background, and our initial thoughts can now be found on the following page.

Click on the button to learn more!

OUT/SIDE/IN

Editorial phase

We completed our jury phase on the 29th of February 2024 and are now in the editorial phase. During this time, the artists from with accepted projects can create and finalise their texts and images on the registration platform for the 48 Stunden Neukölln programme 2024.

In this step, we also conclude cooperation agreements with the artists in our online form. It is particularly important at this stage to specify the necessary permissions. If a project takes place in a public area, for example, you will need a road or green space licence. A permit is also required for the use of light sources and sound.

The deadline for the editing phase is 31.03.2024.

Download instructions for editing phase

Flag return

Dear participants,

We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for this wonderful festival edition! You have made "48 Stunden Neukölln" an unforgettable experience.

From now on you can return your flags!

When:

Tuesday to Thursday,

from 11:00 to 15:00 each day

Where:

In our office in the Passage.

Karl-Marx-Str. 131; 12043 Berlin

We can't wait to see you again and hear your stories.

Information on the events

To ensure that our shared experience runs smoothly and that we keep our neighbors' concerns in mind, we would like to draw your attention to an important regulation.

Outdoor events are authorized until 10 p.m., while indoor events may continue until midnight. Unfortunately, we cannot accept responsibility for any noise or disturbance after these times.

We kindly ask all artists and visitors to respect the peace and quiet of Neukölln residents and show consideration. Your understanding and cooperation are crucial to celebrating a harmonious festival together.

Thank you for your support, and enjoy 48 Stunden Neukölln!

Festival opening

Friday | 27.06.2025 | from 7pm

In front of the gallery in Körnerpark
Schierker Str. 8
12051 Berlin

This year's official opening will take place in front of the Galerie im Körnerpark. Everyone who wants to is welcome to start this year's edition together with us.

We look forward to seeing you!

CANK Opening Party

Friday | 27.06.2025 | from 9.30 pm

CANK (former C&A building)
Karl-Marx-Str. 95
12043 Berlin

CANK will once again be part of 48h Neukölln this year - with exhibitions, open doors and a great opening party on Friday evening.

From 21:30 @kts.fm will get the evening going. Afterwards there will be a short break to browse through the exhibitions before we start the night together from around 10:30 pm - with @yaramse, @dollushka, @su.privat, @5kyy1arr and @multivitaminmarie b2b @alien.j.h__.

Come around, bring friends and celebrate art, music and neighborhood with us at CANK!