With a diverse program of theater, music, and festivals, the Kleist Forum is one of Brandenburg's most important cultural centers. Located in the heart of Frankfurt (Oder), this modern venue provides a stage for international guest performances, major concert evenings, and numerous cultural events.
The Kleist Forum in Frankfurt (Oder) stands for cultural diversity and a wide range of artistic offerings. Whether grand opera, operetta, drama, musicals, poetry slams, cabaret, or ballet—the venue presents a program that combines a wide variety of genres, making it one of Brandenburg's most diverse cultural offerings.
In addition to theater and music events, readings, concerts, and international guest performances are also regularly part of the program. Well-known artists perform alongside renowned ensembles and bands from Germany and abroad.
There is a particular focus on festivals that attract visitors from far beyond the region. These include the Kleist Festival, the summer festival "Classical Music Without Borders," the world music festival transVOCALE, and the festival for contemporary art lAbiRynT.
Together with the city of Frankfurt (Oder), the Kleist Forum also awards the Kleist Prize for New Drama, thereby supporting the development of contemporary theater literature. With around 500 events annually, the venue is one of the largest cultural organizers in eastern Brandenburg and has a significant influence on the cultural life of the city.
