On four summer weekends, DURCHLÜFTEN transforms the Humboldt Forum’s Schlüterhof into a free open-air meeting place where musical traditions from across the globe unfold as living cultural archives.
The festival will be opened on July 9, 2026 at 19:00 by Hartmut Dorgerloh, General Director of the Humboldt Forum and Melissa Perales, curator of the festival, followed by the music acts Canto Diáspora and Jatun Mama.
In Living Color is an electrifying Berlin-based DJ collective exploring Afrobeat, Afrohouse and Afro-future sounds. Representing the collective at DURCHLÜFTEN are Emo Rugene and Ben Olayinka. Emo, a DJ with Kenyan roots, creates high-vibrational sets blending electronic beats with African-inspired rhythms. Ben—affectionately known as the “Minister of Enjoyment”—is a DJ, Runner and community organizer who brings people together through music, sport and culture, from the In Living Color collective to his Run & Rave community. After unforgettable sets at past DURCHLÜFTEN editions, we are thrilled to welcome them back in 2026 as residents from day 1.
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- Price: free admission
- Duration: 120 Min
- Location: Ground Floor, Schlüter Courtyard
- Belongs to: Durchlüften 2026