Throughout the last years, Vorspiel has helped strengthen an independent city-wide artistic network, aiming to ignite critical discourse on art, technology, politics, and identity, and connect different genres and practices to create space for exchange and reflection. The concentration of multiple cultural agents and initiatives with diverse approaches is the basis of Vorspiel and an important and rich setting in which to kick-off transmediale and CTM festivals.

Vorspiel’s 13th edition will again take place parallel to transmediale and CTM festivals. The city-wide programme will unite Berlin-based initiatives and venues in a programme featuring exhibition openings, performances, interventions, artist talks, and special events. The programme will be announced in January.

Participating Initiatives

Vorspiel participants will be announced in December.

Connect with Vorspiel

Last year saw a major revamp of the Vorspiel website. In switching to a new platform and look, our aim is to feature more in-depth information about Berlin’s independent arts scene, via dedicated pages portraying collectives/initiatives, as well as select commissioned essays, photos, and more. For those that haven't already joined us - we also invite you to connect with us via the Vorspiel Facebook page.