Cultural Calendar Outlook

In Straubing, established institutions are combined with contemporary formats. For the next season, the following program focuses are particularly relevant:

• GBK Exhibitions in the Historic Town Hall: The Straubing Association of Visual Artists traditionally plans two major exhibitions per year – a summer exhibition (expected in August) and a winter exhibition (expected in December/January). Concrete dates and opening hours will follow via official announcements.
• Festival and Project Formats with a Focus on the Future: Under titles such as “Utopia,” exhibitions, talks, and installations are expected in Straubing that artistically address questions of urban development, sustainability, and social coexistence. Time frames, locations, and program items will be published step by step.
• Gallery and Space Initiatives: Exhibition series at cultural venues such as Halle II in the area of the Old Slaughterhouse and other municipal exhibition spaces are planned for the coming season. Information about openings, tours, and special openings will follow via the city’s cultural channels.
• Support for Young Talent: The municipal culture promotion prize remains a fixed part of the annual planning. The next award ceremony with accompanying presentation of the honored positions will be announced in good time.

GBK in Focus: Exhibitions in the Historic Town Hall

The Straubing Association of Visual Artists (GBK) traditionally presents two curated exhibitions per year. Visitors can expect a selection of painting, sculpture, photography, and installation.

• Summer Exhibition: Expected in August. New works by regional artists and invited positions are expected. Program highlights such as artist talks and tours will be announced separately.
• Winter Exhibition: Expected in December/January. Year-end with thematic focuses that often address social and aesthetic questions of the present.

Note: The exact dates, opening hours, accessibility information, and, if applicable, ticket modalities will be published on the official pages of the city and the GBK.

Future Formats: Festival “Utopia” and Thematic Series

Under the umbrella “Utopia,” Straubing bundles artistic contributions to possible futures of urban life. For the upcoming edition, installations, exhibitions, and discourse formats are expected at prominent locations in the city, including historic spaces and transformed industrial areas.

• Program Lines: Sustainability, public space, dialogue between historic architecture and contemporary art.
• Accompanying Program: Expected to include moderated talks, tours, and workshops. Exact dates, locations, and participants will be published continuously.

Venues: Architecture Meets Contemporary Art

Straubing’s exhibition and event venues shape the aesthetic experience and make the tension between history and present directly tangible.

• Historic Town Hall: Stage for the main GBK exhibitions – large-scale works in dialogue with historic architecture.
• Halle II / Old Slaughterhouse Area: Space for contemporary exhibitions, performative formats, and experimental presentations. The next dates will be scheduled and announced individually.
• Municipal Exhibition Spaces and Towers: Selected spaces such as historic towers and galleries open for temporary exhibitions focusing on new artistic perspectives.

Planning & Visit: How to Prepare

1. Check Dates: About 4–6 weeks before the start of the exhibition, the organizers publish detailed information (dates, times, program).
2. Arrival & Routes: Many venues are close to the city center and can be combined on foot. Plan extra time for tours and conversations.
3. Accessibility: Information about elevators, ramps, and seating will be provided with the respective announcements. For specific needs, it is worth making a direct inquiry with the organizer in advance.
4. Admission & Tickets: Many offers are free or moderately priced. Whether and how tickets can be reserved is indicated on the individual event pages.
5. Families & Groups: Afternoon and weekend dates are suitable for joint visits; tours and educational offers are listed separately.

Why Looking Ahead Is Worthwhile

The upcoming art and cultural events in Straubing open spaces for exchange and new perspectives. Those who visit the next exhibitions and festival formats experience a city that actively shapes the present and future – visible in curated programs, new artistic voices, and in the collaboration of culture, urban society, and local networks.

Official Announcements & Further Information

The binding information on dates, locations, programs, and participation conditions can be found on the official channels. Please check for updates shortly before your visit.

1. City of Straubing – Official Portal — Cultural calendar and event overview (accessed 2026-02-11)
2. City of Straubing – Culture — Information on exhibitions, venues, and services (accessed 2026-02-11)
3. Association of Visual Artists Straubing (GBK) — Program announcements and exhibitions (accessed 2026-02-11)
4. Culture & Leisure in Straubing — Event venues, accessibility information (accessed 2026-02-11)