Dear friends and fans of Superkunst,iebe Fans,

The world keeps moving – and it challenges us as it does. And in the midst of this constant change, we stand as human beings. In 2026, as a civil society, we once again face the ancient and ever-renewing question of how we choose to live together. Respect, human dignity are not self-evident; they are decisions we make every single day. Decisions for togetherness. For dialogue instead of violence. For an open, fair, and peaceful world in which all human beings hold equal value.
Since its very first day, the Superkunstfestival has understood itself as a place rooted in this conviction. A place that shows: Culture can create spaces where humanity grows larger than forces that violate human rights.

That is why we speak loudly without whispering:
We believe in human rights.
We believe in solidarity.
We believe in culture as a bridge to a world that forgets no one.

No racism. No fascism. No discrimination. No war.

Human dignity does not grow in the shadow of indifference, and an open community is not a gift – it is a societal initiative.
For encounters instead of exclusion. For a world in which every human counts, simply because a heart beats in their, his, her, or anyone’s chest.
The Superkunstfestival is a place where these decisions become visible.
A place where culture breaks the silence:

Community is stronger than any division. Diversity shines brighter than any hate.

At the Superkunstfestival, people with and without disabilities, from all nations, cultures, life experiences, and backgrounds work together – onstage, backstage, and everywhere in between. It is the DNA of the festival. Every single person contributes to creating a space of solidarity that reveals what a just society can look like.

Change affects us all – fairness is the imperative of our time.

The reality is: everything is becoming more expensive. Culture is becoming more expensive. Funding is being cut while costs rise across all areas. And still, we want to remain a festival that is accessible to more than just a few. For that, we need you – our fans.

This is why we have reimagined our ticket policy – not to exclude anyone, but to continue inviting everyone. The basic principle is simple: the more people purchase a regular ticket, the more people without financial means we can invite. Together with the Kulturtafel Lübeck, we are again providing a large contingent of tickets in 2026 for those who otherwise could not afford culture. It is about fair redistribution. Because participation remains our promise. And with the new tiered pricing model, we give all fans the opportunity to get a ticket at a fair price:

Those who buy early create planning security and save real money.

We have divided our ticketing into four phases, similar to early-booking discounts used by travel companies. This ensures that everyone has the chance to secure an affordable ticket in time. And because planning security should not depend on one’s financial situation, every ticket now includes insurance:

Up to 8 days before the festival, any ticket can be refunded at 100% – without hidden barriers.

This is extremely rare in Germany, and we are a little proud to have developed this safeguard for ourselves and our fans together with our partners.

For the first time, parents must purchase a ticket for their children aged 6 to 11. It is new, and we discussed it extensively. But we believe we are offering a truly fair solution: We have kept prices as low as humanly possible. A three-day children's festival ticket costs €20. A single-day children's ticket costs €10. This still places us among the most affordable festivals nationwide. And there is more: substantial savings await in the

Family Bundle: Two adults at a fixed price and up to six children and/or teenagers with a real 20% discount.

Everything includes regional public transport and ticket insurance. Together with the free tickets for people in need, SUPERKUNST is revolutionizing the ticket landscape in Germany while staying true to its foundation: a festival that holds up in comparison with commercial festivals yet remains social and fair. You can find all details about each ticket in our shop.

Why do we do all this?
Because culture should not be a luxury and is the free breath of an open-minded society.
Because community is a right, not a privilege.
Because diversity is non-negotiable and our greatest strength.
Because a festival should be more than three days of entertainment.

The Superkunstfestival remains a light – a counter-design to power, wastefulness, and repression.
A space in which we show how beautiful the world can be when we carry it together.
Here we celebrate life and the deep recognition that no human right is illegal.

As long as we remain visible, there is no tomorrow without us.

In this spirit: Never again fascism!

In the name of everyone making Superkunstfestival possible, we are looking forward to seeing you all.

Warmly,
Yours, “Roosty” Michael Schmerschneider Director of SUPERKUNSTFESTIVAL