On February 6, 2026, Karlsruhe will once again become a hotspot for contemporary art beyond the mainstream. For the third time, Kunstrauschen invites visitors from 5 to 11 p.m. to explore the city’s vibrant offspace and project-space scene. Over 20 venues will open their doors, presenting a diverse range of artistic expressions—from painting, sculpture, and installation to performance and media art—once a year, in parallel with art karlsruhe.
From backyard studios and private apartments to artist studios and former industrial halls, the participating spaces showcase just how multifaceted, lively, and surprising art can be. Visitors will encounter not only contemporary artworks but also the artists themselves, gaining direct insight into their creative processes and perspectives. Each location becomes an individual experiential space, where creativity can be experienced close to its point of origin—open, diverse, and unexpected. This openness makes exploring the artistic venues all the more immediate and engaging.
In parallel with the art karlsruhe fair, Kunstrauschen offers an alternative view of artistic production, creating space for formats that emerge independently of established institutions. The event is an invitation to dialogue, serving as a platform for exchange and inspiration. Each venue curates its own program, collectively forming a kaleidoscopic view of the city’s creative energy. In doing so, the event highlights the diversity that distinguishes Karlsruhe as a UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts.
Kunstrauschen is organized by the Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Karlsruhe, the UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts Karlsruhe office, and the participating project spaces and offspaces, with support from art karlsruhe.
