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Jonathas de Andrade: The Fierce Shine of the Edges – exhibitions still on display this autumn With two exhibitions, the 2026 Lausitz Festival is dedicating a comprehensive showcase to the Brazilian artist Jonathas de Andrade in Bad Muskau and Cottbus, running until well into the autumn.
Press reviews 2026 The 2026 Lausitz Festival in the press. Our booklet featuring selected voices from the Lausitz region and beyond.
»gehen bleiben« – also running in autumn 2026 The play »gehen bleiben«, which had its world premiere at the Lausitz Festival in 2026, can also be seen at the Piccolo Theatre in Cottbus beyond the festival.
Petr Štědroň to receive Credo award Der tschechische Theatermacher Petr Štědroň ist der erste Preisträger des vom Lausitz Festival vergebenen Credo-Preises. Er gilt Kulturschaffenden, die von einem starken Glauben an die Kraft der Kunst für die Gesellschaft durchdrungen sind.
Geschöpferisch through the year 2026 The visual identity for festival edition 2026 – accompanied by the inspirational word »geschöpferisch« (creature and creative in one word) – was designed by Diana Schackow.
Our circle of friends It's official: Lausitz Festival now has a circle of friends.
The art of thinking about the future – structural change as cultural practice We have an article in the current issue of »Kulturpolitische Mitteilungen«. It focuses on structural change, the future and the significance and power of art and culture in this context.