Cultural life in Greifswald is also characterised by festivals that are organised or co-organised by members of the university community. These include:
Nordischer Klang is the largest festival for Nordic culture outside of Scandinavia. Since 1991, the music, literature, art and ways of life of the Nordic countries have been attracting visitors to Greifswald in early May.
Every year in mid-November, Greifswald is transformed into a vibrant hub of Polish art and culture. Since its launch in 1997, polenmARkT has grown to become the largest festival of Polish culture outside of Poland.
Every June since 1946, the focus has been not only on the music of the famous Baroque composer, but also on exhibitions, workshops and lectures. The Bach Week is considered the most important festival of sacred music in the north of Germany.
More festivals and events mark important dates in the event calendar:
Every year on the longest day of the year (21 June), volunteers from GrIStuF e.V. transform Greifswald into a colourful stage: free open-air concerts are held on various stages throughout the town, featuring musicians from the town itself and from further away.
Every two years, the Greifswald International Students Festival (GrIStuF) brings together students from all over the world. The festival encourages intercultural exchange in its workshops, presentations, discussions and cultural events.
Sitting together by the Ryck at sunset and watching a film on a ship's sail – that's KinoAufSegeln. Strictly speaking, it’s not a festival, but from late May to late September it’s a popular format for anyone who enjoys film classics, cult films and contemporary cinema outside the mainstream.
