Durchlüften 2026
Thu, 9 July – Sat, 1 August 2026
For the sixth time, DURCHLÜFTEN is transforming the Schlüterhof at the Humboldt Forum into a vibrant open-air stage for global music, cultural dialogue, and community gatherings. Over four summer weekends, the festival will present 24 live acts and 12 DJs, bringing artists from around the world to the heart of Berlin. Each evening features two live concerts followed by a DJ set—creating twelve nights of musical discovery, movement, and community.
From electrified Mauritanian desert blues to Andean indigenous futurism, from Kurdish acid rituals to Afro-Colombian bass cosmologies: the Schlüterhof becomes a meeting place for vibrant cultures from around the world.
Since its inauguration, DURCHLÜFTEN has stood for cultural dialogue beyond the walls of the museum. What begins within the exhibitions, collections, and research spaces unfolds further in the lived exchange outdoors.
Melissa Perales is an independent curator and co-founder of the Durchlüften music festival at the Humboldt Forum. As a Mexican-American promoter and cultural connector she is based in Berlin, and brings over two decades of experience in local and international independent music scenes. Her work connects artists, audiences, and institutions, and is shaped by inclusion and transcultural exchange. She has curated formats such as Torstraßen Festival and We Make Waves. Through initiatives including Music Pool Berlin, Night School, and Café Chocolat, she supports community-oriented, artist-centered development, collaboration, and international exchange through music.