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15th Korean Film Festival Frankfurt

15th Korean Film Festival Frankfurt
Until Sun, Oct 25
Festivals
Frankfurt am Main

Six days of Seouth Korean cinema ranging from blockbusters to indies, accompanied by workshops, performances and Korean food – including free admission to the Koreea Culture Day.

SCHIRN-O-WEEN

SCHIRN-O-WEEN
Until Sat, Oct 31
Festivals
SCHIRN Kunsthalle Frankfurt

A family Halloween festival at the SCHIRN with workshops, spooky guided tours, and a kids’ disco amid exhibitions by Anna Hulačová and Leonor Fini.

Frankenstein Halloween

Frankenstein Halloween
Until Sun, Nov 1
Festivals
Burg Königstein

A Halloween horror experience with live actors, themed scare zones, and a stage show inside the ruins of Königstein Castle.

Aufmachen! Rethinking High-Rises

Aufmachen! Rethinking High-Rises
Until Sun, Nov 22
Exhibitions
Deutsches Architekturmuseum

An exhibition about the potential of existing high-rises as sustainable resources and lively places in Frankfurt’s cityscape.

The Glenkeen Variations: Aftergrowth

The Glenkeen Variations: Aftergrowth
Until Sun, Jan 24, 2027
Exhibitions
Open Space Frankfurt

A group exhibition with 20 artists reflecting on the landscape of Glenkeen Garden in Ireland through sound, video, painting, and scent.

Worschtsupp or in the Brew of Society

Worschtsupp or in the Brew of Society
Until Thu, Nov 26
Exhibitions
Atelierfrankfurt

A staged photo series by Marg arete Rabow that poetically explores social roles and the interplay of shame and conformity.

4th Frankfurt AI Symposium: AI and Digital Sovereignty

4th Frankfurt AI Symposium: AI and Digital Sovereignty
04:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Shows
Romanfabrik e.V.

An afternoon of keynotes and panel discussion with leading voices from politics, academia, and industry exploring Europe’s path toward data sovereignty and ethical AI.

Les Choses de la Vie – An Evening of French Chanson

Les Choses de la Vie – An Evening of French Chanson
08:00 PM
Shows
Kulturhaus Frankfurt

An intimate concert of French chansons and anecdotes, accompanied by accordion, evoking love, longing and the everyday dramas of life.

23Friday · Oct

Art Gallery Open Evening

Art Gallery Open Evening
06:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Exhibitions

Hop between contemporary art galleries in the city centre as they unveil new exhibitions on the same evening.

Volkmann – Xylouris – Kontou

Volkmann – Xylouris – Kontou
08:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Shows
Gethsemanekirche

Two Cologne avant-garde jazz musicians meet a renowned Cretan lute player, blending Anatolian and south-east European folk traditions with abstract improvisation.

24Saturday · Oct

Riederwald Halloween

Riederwald Halloween
02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Festivals
Abenteuerspielplatz Riederwald

A community playground dressed up with witches, water monsters, and a ghost-ship roller slide, topped off with a kids’ disco and homemade lemonade.

30Friday · Oct

Discovery Art Fair Frankfurt

Discovery Art Fair Frankfurt
Until Sun, Nov 1
Exhibitions
Messe Frankfurt – Halle 1.2

A discovery fair where more than 120 international artists and galleries present contemporary art, from paintings to urban art.

31Saturday · Oct

Kuddelmuddel Halloween

Kuddelmuddel Halloween
Until Sun, Nov 1
Shows
Kommune2010

A Halloween techno party at Tanzhaus West where local Frankfurt collectives take over the floors amid cobwebs, fog, and flickering lights.

3Tuesday · Nov

Bron – Dance, Live Music and Community

Bron – Dance, Live Music and Community
06:00 PM
Shows
Künstler*innenhaus Mousonturm

Nine dancers and live musicians explore what holds a community together in a poetic choreography.

7Saturday · Nov

Städel Night

Städel Night
09:00 PM
Shows
Städel Museum

A late-night museum party with DJ sets, ballroom performances and after-hours access to the Mary Magdalene exhibition.

Heritage Steam Train to the Dieburg Martin's Market

Heritage Steam Train to the Dieburg Martin's Market
Until Sun, Nov 8
Shows
Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof

A heritage steam train carries you from Darmstadt Central Station to the Dieburg Martin's Market, where more than 100 stalls and a lively historical crafts market await.

20Friday · Nov

Open Studios 2026

Open Studios 2026
Until Sun, Nov 22
Exhibitions
Atelierfrankfurt

150 studios across six floors open their doors, with art, music, workshops and a Friday night party.

21Saturday · Nov

Children's Song Concert with Fredrik Vahle

Children's Song Concert with Fredrik Vahle
10:00 AM
Shows
Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten

Fredrik Vahle performs his well-known children's songs in a lively concert for families.

11Friday · Dec

KAOS SHOW

KAOS SHOW
08:30 PM
Shows
Jahrhunderthalle

A high-energy evening of comedy, music, and surprises with Hayrettin and his special guests.

13Sunday · Dec

Steam Train Trip to the Heidelberg Christmas Markets

Steam Train Trip to the Heidelberg Christmas Markets
02:00 PM – 08:30 PM
Shows
Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof (Abfahrt) – Heidelberger Weihnachtsmärkte

Ride a vintage steam train from Darmstadt to Heidelberg and spend the afternoon wandering five Christmas markets dotted through the Old Town.

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