KULTÜR 2026 International Turkish-German Culture and Art Festival Held in Frankfurt

Organized by the Turkish Expats in Germany Association (Almanya Türk Expatlar e. V.) at the Internationales Theater Frankfurt, the KULTÜR 2026 International Turkish-German Culture and Art Festival brought together artists, diplomats, and cultural representatives.

Diplomatic representatives from Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Thailand, Tunisia, Algeria, Moldova, Malaysia, and Kyrgyzstan were hosted within the scope of the festival. The event was attended by Republic of Turkey Deputy Consul General in Frankfurt Gökay Özütürk, alongside numerous consuls general and local politicians.

During the event, which featured music, literature, and dance performances, Fırat Cem Tuncel & Band, Muhabbet, Tuanelle, and artists from various countries took the stage. Czech author Kateřina Tučková also met with readers through a literary talk.

Within the scope of the KULTÜR Awards – Golden Ü awards, Aziza Mustafa Zadeh in the music category, Emine Sevgi Özdamar in the literature category, Esra Karakaya in the media category, Micha Fritz in the social impact category, and Bülent Ceylan in the building intercultural bridges category were deemed worthy of the awards.

In his opening speech, Festival Director Fırat Cem Tuncel emphasized the unifying power of art, which strengthens communication and solidarity between societies.