On May 22 creatives from all artistic disciplines came together to get to know one another. Cornelia Kupferschmid opened the evening with a brief introduction to the concept and organisational framework of the NEUE WÄNDE 2026 festival. Then the creative work began: like speed dating, participants regrouped on red carpet dots and brainstormed ideas for what they could present together on stage. After showcasing their results, everyone had the chance to explore the project ideas further over drinks and snacks. Perhaps some of those ideas will appear on stage in May 2026. But the festival journey isn’t over: on July 16 there’s another opportunity to soak up the evening’s energy. Bring your openness to new experiences – anything goes.