→ Is the festival even going to happen?
We are keeping ourselves constantly and thoroughly updated on the developments regarding the current pandemic. So far, we‘re hopeful that the festival can go ahead as planned. If the situation will require us to change our plans, we will share this information on all the channels available to us.
→ What about the X?
It’s our birthday! Ten years of Torstraßen Festival :)
You can read more about the X here.
→ When is the festival happening?
In 2020, Torstraßen Festival is happening on June 12th, 13th and 14th.
→ What is happening and where?
On Friday, June 12th, will be the festival opening and an exhibition at ACUD. There will be drinks and DJs, too. We’ll start at 6pm.
On Saturday, June 13th, we will welcome more than 30 artists, bands and DJs in various venues surrounding Torstraße. The festival begins at 2pm, and the club night at ACUD will last until the morning. Our venues are the Roter and Grüner Salons of Volksbühne, Prassnik, AckerStadtPalast, ACUD, Schokoladen, Rosengarten (open air!) and Z-Bar. Tickets for Saturday can be purchased here.
On Sunday, June 14th, we will host the Independent Label Market and a closing concert at Volksbühne. The market will open at 12 noon with free admission. The program and ticket sales for the concert will be announced soon.
→ How do I get a ticket?
For online tickets click here.
Tickets are also available at Koka36.
Festival tickets for the Saturday day and night will be available at all participating venues.
Tickets specifically for the concert on Sunday can also be bought directly at Volksbühne.
The opening on Friday and the Independent Label Market on Sunday are free.
→ Do kids get in free?
Yep! Kids age 14 and younger get in for free.
→ What is the Independent Label Market?
The Independent Label Market gathers over 50 record labels to set up stands filled with vinyl, cassettes, T-shirts and other merch to the foyer of the Volksbühne. Admission is free. It starts at 12 noon and goes until 6pm. There will also be an accompanying program of talks and workshops. More details coming soon – stay tuned!
→ Is the Independet Label Market free?
Yes!
→ Can I come just for club night at ACUD?
Yes! Tickets for the club night will be available on the door starting at 23:00 and cost 10€.
→ Is the Torstraße Festival accessible for people with disabilities?
Yes, to a limited extent. We try to make the concerts and other events as accessible as possible. Please continue reading for notes on the accessibility of specific venues. We encourage you to contact us in advance if you are unsure about whether the festival can suit your needs.
→ Whom can i contact with questions about accessibility?
Please email or call Kirsten Grebasch:
kirsten@torstrassenfestival.de
030 – 84516520 (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 4pm)
During the festival Saturday, you can address your questions to the info point at ACUD. There will also be a mobile contact during this time, the phone number of which we will communicate later.
→ Can I bring a support person to assist me?
Yes. A support person receives free admission. Please notify Kirsten Grebasch so that she can arrange a ticket for them.
→ Can you organize an aid to assist me?
Yes, please contact Kirsten Grebasch and we will arrange a
→ Which venues are accessible for people with reduced mobility?
Barrier-free for people with walking disabilities: ACUDClub, ACUDStudio, ACUDGalerie, Ackerstadtpalast, Rosengarten, Volksbühne Foyer and Main Theatre (Großes Haus).
Not barrier-free, accessible with assistance: Schokoladen, Z-Bar
Not barrier-free: Grüner and Roter Salon, Prassnik
→ Is reaching the festival via public transport accessible?
At https://wheelmap.org/ you can find and overview of the specs for accessible train stations. The U Bahnhof Rosa Luxemburg Plat which is directly in front of the Volksbühne is unfortunately not accessible.