Frenquenz_ Festival, a contemporary and experimental art festival, returns to Kiel this May. The festival offers a blend of music, art, performances and installations in various locations around Kiel for both residents and visitors. From May 5th until May 13th, concerts, installations, workshops and lectures will take place as part of the annual festival.

Frequenz_ Festival explores the possibilities of sound and art in the digital age. The aim is to revolutionize art through the possibilities of electronic and digital mediums. The festival began in 2020, portraying art from across Europe, with a special focus on the Scandinavian art and music scene. The festival also features artists from Schleswig- Holstein and Northern Germany.

Recap of 2022 Festival:

The festival prides itself in being family friendly. Another key component of the festival is the Frequency EDU projects. The EDU projects are primarily focused on involving children and young people and allowing them to become involved in the production of contemporary art. It enables them to explore new art forms and express themselves. 

Frequenz_ Festival display at the Stadtgalerie Kiel (Photo: Clara Della Chiesa)

Over the course of the 9 days, Kiel’s residents and visitors will be able to attend events such as concerts and workshops. Most of the events are free, however you must purchase an online ticket for some of the concerts. Ticket prices stand at €5 for students and €12 for adults. There are options to buy pair tickets for €18 or alternatively you can buy a festival pass for €50, allowing access to all events.

What’s on?

Friday, May 5th

  • 18:00, Stadtgalerie Foyer: EDU- Tablet Orchestra
  • Free Entry
  • 18:30, Stadtgalerie Foyer: Concert of the winners of the Frequenz_ prize of new music
  • Free Entry
  • 20:00, KulturForum Sall: Musicians from Stockholm
  • Online tickets

Saturday, May 6th

  • 20:00, KulturForum Sall: Concert of the Minimoog Project
  • Online tickets

Sunday, May 7th

  • 11:00, Stadtgalerie Foyer: EDU- Theremin- Workshop
  • Free Entry
  • 11:00, KulturForum Sall: Lecture- Historical and aesthetic aspects of the Minimoog
  • Free Entry
  • 18:00, KulturForum Sall: Interactive Performance- Where do we go? / Public Intimacy
  • Free Entry

Monday, May 8th

  • 18:00, Muthesius Kesselhaus: Concert/Lecture- Lecture about myself
  • Free Entry
  • 20:00, Spce Muthesius: Concert- ex(tension)
  • Online ticket

Tuesday, May 9th

  • 19:00, Galerie Simone Menne: Concert- Aether Melodies
  • Online Ticket

Wednesday, May 10th

  • 20:00, Ansgarkirche: Concert- Spheres
  • Online Ticket
  • 22:00, Zoologisches Museum Kiel: Multimedia- Installation- Homeostasis
  • Online ticket

Thursday, May 11th

  • 18:00, Spce Muthesius: Hearing Session- ,,Marbles’’
  • Free Entry
  • 20:00, Ansgarkirche: Concert- Spheres II
  • Online Ticket
  • 22:00, Zoologisches Museum Kiel: Multimedia- Installation- Homeostasis II
  • Online Ticket
  • 22:00, Ansgarkirche: Screening- Lungs of Salt White Sun
  • Free Entry

Friday, May 12th

  • 20:00, KulturForum Sall: Concert-Ensemble Research
  • Online Ticket

Saturday, May 13th

  • 19:30, Spce Muthesius: Concert- Borrowed Gesture
  • Online Ticket
  • 22:30, Die Pumpe: Concert-SØS Gunver Ryberg
  • Online Ticket

For more information on the program: https://www.frequenz-kiel.de/programm