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Bauhaus-Archiv Festival “Come to the Building Site!”

19/09/–21/09/25

View of a construction site with a crane and newly built, wave-shaped wall segments in the background.
Bauhaus-Archiv / Museum für Gestaltung
Photo: Catrin Schmitt
Empty room with two wheelbarrows, gray floor, and unfinished walls; one wheelbarrow is labeled "Kati."
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We cordially invite you to the building site of our new museum currently under construction. During the three-day festival, you will have the chance to get a close-up view of the progress. The festival programme includes architectural tours, music, talks, artistic installations, performances and workshops for all.

Building site
Bauhaus-Archiv / Museum für Gestaltung
Klingelhöferstraße 14, 10785 Berlin

Free admission, Tickets online and available on site.

Please note that the Berlin Marathon takes place during the festival weekend.

Bauhaus-Music 2025 / Bauhaus-Archiv at Musikfest Berlin 21/09/25
Philharmonie Berlin, Herbert-von-Karajan-Straße 1, 10785 Berlin

Book tickets here www.berlinerfestspiele.de/en

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Bauhaus-Music 2025 / Bauhaus-Archiv at Musikfest Berlin

The festival will conclude on 21.9.25 with two highlights in the Philharmonie Berlin:

Moderated concert “From Bauhaus to Broadway”
with Michal Friedländer and Camilla Tilling
Moderation: Kai Hinrich Müller, 4 pm, Kammermusiksaal, free admission, register at www.berlinerfestspiele.de

Premiere of “Parabola & Circula” – an opera by Marc Blitzstein with the Norrköping Symphony Orchestra, Sweden
Conductor: Karl-Heinz Steffens,
6:10 pm, introduction, south foyer
7 pm, premiere, Grosser Saal (main auditorium), advance booking at: www.berlinerfestspiele.de

Festival-Programme

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Due to ongoing construction, accessibility on the festival grounds is limited.
The elevator between the foyer and the tower entrance is available only to visitors with mobility impairments and their companions.
Two accessible restrooms are available in the designated area.
If you have specific needs or questions regarding accessibility, please contact us in advance at welcome@bauhaus.de – we are happy to assist in planning your visit. Further details can be found at bauhaus.de

  • The festival offers a unique opportunity to explore the construction site of the Bauhaus-Archiv / Museum für Gestaltung and get a first glimpse of its new architecture and design.
  • Festival opening hours:
    Friday, 19 September, 2–10 pm
    Saturday, 20 September, 10 am–6 pm
    Sunday, 21 September, 10 am–6 pm

    Admission
  • A free digital ticket is required to enter the festival. Tickets can be booked online either for specific program items or for two-hour time slots.
  • Admission cannot be guaranteed if you arrive later than your booked time slot.
  • For safety reasons, knives, weapons, glass bottles, and other dangerous items are strictly prohibited.
  • Dogs are not allowed on the premises, except assistance dogs.
  • Bags larger than A4 size are not permitted.
  • All bags are subject to inspection by security staff at the entrance.
  • Please follow all staff instructions at all times.
  • Barriers and restricted areas must be strictly observed.
  • Visitors are responsible for any damages caused by their actions.
  • The organizers reserve the right to exclude individuals from the event, especially in cases of non-compliance with the rules or in the event of extremist, discriminatory, racist, violent, or otherwise dehumanizing behavior.
  • Teachers, group leaders, and guardians are responsible for those in their care and must supervise them appropriately.
  • Please set mobile phones to silent during performances.
  • We recommend wearing sturdy footwear. High heels should be avoided for safety reasons.

    Accessibility
  • Due to ongoing construction, accessibility on the festival grounds is limited.
  • The elevator between the foyer and the tower entrance is available only to visitors with mobility impairments and their companions.
  • Two accessible restrooms are available in the designated area.
  • If you have specific needs or questions regarding accessibility, please contact us in advance at welcome@bauhaus.de
    – we are happy to assist in planning your visit. Further details can be found at bauhaus.de

    Cleanliness and Hygiene
  • Smoking is prohibited throughout the festival grounds.
  • Please help keep the premises clean. Report any damage or contamination to staff.
  • Food and beverages may only be consumed in the café area.
  • Toilets are available in the designated area.

    Photography and Video Recording
  • Photos and video recordings will be made throughout the entire festival and on all parts of the grounds.
  • These will be used for public relations and documentation.
    By attending, you consent to being recorded.

    Zero Tolerance for Discrimination
  • The Bauhaus Archive / Museum of Design is a space for open and respectful exchange.
  • Discriminatory remarks, gestures, or unconstitutional symbols (e.g., on clothing) – especially of racist, antisemitic, sexist, or queerphobic nature – will not be tolerated.
  • This particularly includes violations of Article 1 of the German Basic Law (inviolability of human dignity).

    Liability
  • The organizer accepts no liability for personal belongings of participants.

    Escape and Emergency Routes
  • Please keep all passageways and marked escape routes clear at all times.
  • Emergency exits may only be used in case of emergency.
  • Temporary closures of certain areas may occur, e.g., due to construction. Please observe signage and announcements.

    In Case of Emergency
  • In an emergency, proceed to the nearest emergency exit.
  • Follow all instructions from staff without exception.

    Violations of House Rules
  • In the event of disruptions or violations of these rules, we reserve the right to exercise our house rights and deny further access, including permanently.
  • Criminal acts will be reported to the authorities.
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Bauhaus Festival “Come to the Building Site” 19–21 September 2025
We are delighted to welcome you! To ensure a respectful atmosphere and the safety of all guests, please take note of the following guidelines. By entering the festival grounds, you agree to abide by these house rules.

Purpose, Nature and Duration of the Event

  • The festival offers a unique opportunity to explore the construction site of the Bauhaus-Archiv / Museum für Gestaltung and get a first glimpse of its new architecture and design.
  • Festival opening hours:
    Friday, 19 September, 2–10 pm
    Saturday, 20 September, 10 am–6 pm
    Sunday, 21 September, 10 am–6 pm

    Admission
  • A free digital ticket is required to enter the festival. Tickets can be booked online either for specific program items or for two-hour time slots.
  • Admission cannot be guaranteed if you arrive later than your booked time slot.
  • For safety reasons, knives, weapons, glass bottles, and other dangerous items are strictly prohibited.
  • Dogs are not allowed on the premises, except assistance dogs.
  • Bags larger than A4 size are not permitted.
  • All bags are subject to inspection by security staff at the entrance.
  • Please follow all staff instructions at all times.
  • Barriers and restricted areas must be strictly observed.
  • Visitors are responsible for any damages caused by their actions.
  • The organizers reserve the right to exclude individuals from the event, especially in cases of non-compliance with the rules or in the event of extremist, discriminatory, racist, violent, or otherwise dehumanizing behavior.
  • Teachers, group leaders, and guardians are responsible for those in their care and must supervise them appropriately.
  • Please set mobile phones to silent during performances.
  • We recommend wearing sturdy footwear. High heels should be avoided for safety reasons.

    Accessibility
  • Due to ongoing construction, accessibility on the festival grounds is limited.
  • The elevator between the foyer and the tower entrance is available only to visitors with mobility impairments and their companions.
  • Two accessible restrooms are available in the designated area.
  • If you have specific needs or questions regarding accessibility, please contact us in advance at welcome@bauhaus.de
    – we are happy to assist in planning your visit. Further details can be found at bauhaus.de

    Cleanliness and Hygiene
  • Smoking is prohibited throughout the festival grounds.
  • Please help keep the premises clean. Report any damage or contamination to staff.
  • Food and beverages may only be consumed in the café area.
  • Toilets are available in the designated area.

    Photography and Video Recording
  • Photos and video recordings will be made throughout the entire festival and on all parts of the grounds.
  • These will be used for public relations and documentation.
    By attending, you consent to being recorded.

    Zero Tolerance for Discrimination
  • The Bauhaus Archive / Museum of Design is a space for open and respectful exchange.
  • Discriminatory remarks, gestures, or unconstitutional symbols (e.g., on clothing) – especially of racist, antisemitic, sexist, or queerphobic nature – will not be tolerated.
  • This particularly includes violations of Article 1 of the German Basic Law (inviolability of human dignity).

    Liability
  • The organizer accepts no liability for personal belongings of participants.

    Escape and Emergency Routes
  • Please keep all passageways and marked escape routes clear at all times.
  • Emergency exits may only be used in case of emergency.
  • Temporary closures of certain areas may occur, e.g., due to construction. Please observe signage and announcements.

    In Case of Emergency
  • In an emergency, proceed to the nearest emergency exit.
  • Follow all instructions from staff without exception.

    Violations of House Rules
  • In the event of disruptions or violations of these rules, we reserve the right to exercise our house rights and deny further access, including permanently.
  • Criminal acts will be reported to the authorities.
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Contractor building site:

  • Logo of the Senate Department for Urban Development, Building, and Housing in Berlin, featuring a bear symbol and the word "BERLIN."

Festival in cooperation with:

  • Logo of the Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion in Berlin with a bear symbol.

Festival funded by:

  • Logo of the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media featuring the Federal Eagle and text.

Media partner festival

  • Logo of BauNetz, an online magazine for architecture and design.
  • A stylized path of a paper boat depicted on a transparent surface.
  • Logo design of radioeins rbb in black on a white background, modern and minimalist.
  • Simple black icon of a penguin on a transparent background.
  • Logo of tipBerlin, a magazine for cultural events and leisure activities in Berlin.

Cooperation partners Bauhaus-Music 2025:

  • Logo of the Berliner Festspiele for the Music Festival in Berlin.
  • Logo of the Norrköping Symphony Orchestra featuring the letters "SON" in large black font.

Bauhaus-Music 2025 funded by:

  • Logo of the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media featuring the Federal Eagle and text.
  • Logo of the Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion in Berlin with a bear symbol.
  • Logo of the Lotto Foundation Berlin, featuring a stylized leaf and the inscription "LOTTO STIFTUNG BERLIN."