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Museum Embankment Festival
28.08. - 30.08.2026

Programme

A weekend
full of culture and diversity

From 28. to 30.08.2026, the Museumsufer will once again be transformed into Frankfurt’s longest festival promenade. One of Europe’s largest cultural festivals brings together art, music and socialising in a unique atmosphere on the banks of the Main. The museums invite visitors to explore their exhibitions and special programmes, with or without a guided tour, well into the evening.

Live acts, bands, DJs and up-and-coming artists will provide top-class entertainment on numerous stages. Families can look forward to a varied programme of hands-on activities. The programme is further enhanced by the Antiquarian Book Mile, the Art Meadow, the Organ and Choir Mile, and “Klang im Kloster”.

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Opening Times

Friday: 03:00 pm – 01:00 am
End Stage Programme: 00:00 am

Saturday: 11:00 am – 01:00 am
End Stage Programme: 00:00 am

Sunday: 11:00 am – 00:00 am
End Stage Programme: 10:00 pm
Fireworks: 10:00 pm

Discover the overall programme

of the Museum Embankment Festival 2026

All information is provided without guarantee and is not intended to be exhaustive. We reserve the right to make changes. The programme is updated regularly and new offers are added from time to time.

View Programme as PDF File (German)
Gallery room with installation, monitors and plant in museum
© Thomas Keydel
Exhibition: “Multispecies Members Club: New Alliances Between Living and Artificial Systems”28/08/2026
10:00
Exhibition Event
MGGU - Museum Giersch der Goethe-Universität, Schaumainkai 83, 60596 Frankfurt am Main
A blue Federal Cross of Merit for restoration, presented in a bowl.
© Anna Rosinke, Maciej Chmara
Eagles, Medals, Ballot Boxes. Redesigning Democratic Representation28/08/2026
10:00
Exhibition Event
Museum Angewandte Kunst, Schaumainkai 17, 60594 Frankfurt am Main
Two women playing floor game with dice in museum
© Struwwelpeter Museum
Hands-On Activity: Giant Cube Game28/08/2026
11:00
Childrens Event
Struwwelpeter Museum, Hinter dem Lämmchen 2-4, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
Children at interactive media station in museum
© Junges Museum Frankfurt, Jens Gerber
Family Tours at the History Museum28/08/2026
11:00
Guided Tour
Frankfurt Young Museum, Saalhof, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
Children at replica fountain in exhibition hall
JuM, Jens Gerber | CC-BY
Back in 1410 – Media Literacy Exhibition28/08/2026
11:00
Exhibition Event
Frankfurt Young Museum, Saalhof, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
Video installation with multiple screens in museum
Ausstellungsansicht Frankfurter Kunstverein 2026, Photo: Moritz Bernoully, ©Frankfurter Kunstverein, Courtesy: ALPS Alpines Museum der Schweiz | CC-BY
Exhibition "Greenland - Nor for Sale - Kalaallit Nunaat Forever"28/08/2026
11:00
Exhibition Event
Frankfurter Kunstverein, Markt 44, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
Woman by propeller plane, Pan Am building behind
ISG FFM Bestand S7Bo Nr. 2395, Mickey Bohnacker | CC-BY
FRANKFURT GOES WEST. Mickey Bohnacker: Photographs 1945–196528/08/2026
11:00
Exhibition Event
Institute for the History of Frankfurt / Carmelite Monastery, Münzgasse 9, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
Latin Cultural Meeting Point28/08/2026
14:00
World Music
Son Taino- Bühne, Sachsenhäuser Ufer/südliches Mainufer, Nähe Museum Angewandte Kunst, 60596 Frankfurt am Main
A man is playing the guitar, and a woman is sitting at a microphone and singing.
©  KULT-Net e.V., Daniel Schneider
KULT-Net Stage - THE EVENT DUO28/08/2026
14:00
Pop Music
KULT-Net Bühne, Frankfurt Ufer, Nähe Main Nizza Restaurant, 60329 Frankfurt am Main
Hand holding card with blue print of a candelabrum
©  Jüdisches Museum Frankfurt
Linocut Workshop: The Squirrel and the Pelican28/08/2026
14:00
Workshop
Museum Judengasse, Battonnstraße 47, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
Corroded metal tweezers with find number X 12185 and scale
Archäologisches Museum Frankfurt | CC-BY
As well-groomed as the “Celtic prince” from Frankfurt 2,700 years ago28/08/2026
14:00
Workshop
Archäologisches Museum Frankfurt, Karmelitergasse 1, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
© Poet's Corner
The Poet's Corner at the Museum Embankment Festival28/08/2026
14:00
Literary Event
Liebieghaus Skulpturensammlung, Schaumainkai 71, 60596 Frankfurt am Main

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Programme in other languages

All information is provided without guarantee and is not intended to be exhaustive. We reserve the right to make changes. The programme is updated regularly and new offers are added from time to time.

  • Stone columns and sculptures in a museum display
    Archäologisches Museum Frankfurt | CC-BY
    Ask the archaeologist!28/08/2026 - 30/08/2026
    3 dates
    15:00
    Guided Tour
    Archäologisches Museum Frankfurt, Karmelitergasse 1, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
  • A group on a guided tour of the magnificent exhibition hall at the Jewish Museum in Frankfurt
    © Jüdisches Museum Frankfurt, Stefanie Koesling
    Themed guided Tour in English: Three Frankfurt Families 28/08/2026
    1 date
    15:00
    Guided Tour
    Jewish Museum Frankfurt, Bertha-Pappenheim-Platz 1, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
  • Pencil drawing: group sits and stands by a bench in Berlin-Pankow
    © Patricia Thoma
    English-language guided tour: „SHEROES. Comic Art from Africa“28/08/2026 - 29/08/2026
    2 dates
    15:30
    Guided Tour
    Weltkulturen Museum, Schaumainkai 29-37, 60594 Frankfurt am Main
  • Exhibition space at the Jewish Museum in Frankfurt featuring large-format portraits illuminated by colored light
    © Jüdisches Museum Frankfurt , Norbert Miguletz
    Guided Tour in English: Mishpocha28/08/2026 - 30/08/2026
    3 dates
    16:00
    Guided Tour
    Jewish Museum Frankfurt, Bertha-Pappenheim-Platz 1, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
  • A group on a guided tour of the magnificent exhibition hall at the Jewish Museum in Frankfurt
    © Jüdisches Museum Frankfurt, Stefanie Koesling
    Themed Tour: “Three Frankfurt Families” 28/08/2026 - 30/08/2026
    5 dates
    16:00
    Guided Tour
    Jewish Museum Frankfurt, Bertha-Pappenheim-Platz 1, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
  • Triptych featuring Christ and figures of saints
    © Günzel
    Guided Tour in Russian: "Icons Along the Way"28/08/2026 - 29/08/2026
    2 dates
    18:00
    Guided Tour
    Icon Museum Frankfurt, Brückenstraße, 60594 Frankfurt am Main
  • A tactile model of a person standing in front of a still life painting in a gallery.
    © Norbert Miguletz
    Guided Tour in English: “Elmgreen & Dragset”28/08/2026
    1 date
    18:00
    Guided Tour
    Städel Museum, Schaumainkai 63, 60596 Frankfurt am Main
  • Painting cabinet with densely hung artworks
    © Alexander Paul Englert
    Guided tour of the Goethe House29/08/2026 - 30/08/2026
    4 dates
    11:30
    Guided Tour
    Frankfurter Goethe-Haus, Großer Hirschgraben 21, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
  • Exhibition space at the Jewish Museum in Frankfurt featuring large-format portraits illuminated by colored light
    © Jüdisches Museum Frankfurt , Norbert Miguletz
    Guided Tour of the Temporary Exhibition "Mishpocha"29/08/2026 - 30/08/2026
    6 dates
    12:00
    Guided Tour
    Jewish Museum Frankfurt, Bertha-Pappenheim-Platz 1, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
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    Liebieghaus Skulpturensammlung , Norbert Miguletz  | CC-BY
    Guided Tour in English of Liebieghaus29/08/2026 - 30/08/2026
    4 dates
    12:30
    Guided Tour
    Museum of Ancient Sculpture, Schaumainkai 71, 60596 Frankfurt am Main
  • People are looking at a large painting in an art gallery.
    © Marc Jaquemin
    Guided Tour in English of Staedel Museum29/08/2026 - 30/08/2026
    4 dates
    14:00
    Guided Tour
    Städel Museum, Schaumainkai 63, 60596 Frankfurt am Main
  • Architectural model of a synagogue at the Jewish Museum in Frankfurt
    © Jüdisches Museum Frankfurt, Stefanie Koesling
    Guided Tour in English: Highlights of the permanent exhibition ‘We are Now’29/08/2026
    1 date
    15:00
    Guided Tour
    Jewish Museum Frankfurt, Bertha-Pappenheim-Platz 1, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
  • Pencil drawing: group sits and stands by a bench in Berlin-Pankow
    © Patricia Thoma
    Guided tours of "SHEROES: Comic Art from Africa" in Italian30/08/2026
    1 date
    12:30
    Guided Tour
    Weltkulturen Museum, Schaumainkai 29-37, 60594 Frankfurt am Main
  • Large painting with a figure on a turquoise background.
    © Foto: Axel Schneider, Fritz Scholder
    Guided Tour by Fritz Scholder, MMK (in DGS) 30/08/2026
    1 date
    15:00
    Guided Tour
    TOWER MMK – MUSEUM MMK FÜR MODERNE KUNST, Taunusturm, Taunustor 1, 60310 Frankfurt am Main
  • Large painting with a figure on a turquoise background.
    © Foto: Axel Schneider, Fritz Scholder
    Fritz Scholder English Guided Tour30/08/2026
    1 date
    16:00
    Guided Tour
    TOWER MMK – MUSEUM MMK FÜR MODERNE KUNST, Taunusturm, Taunustor 1, 60310 Frankfurt am Main
© #visitfrankfurt, Julia Knöchel

Children’s and Family Programme

Experience Frankfurt together: the Children’s and Family Programme offers families a selection of events, guided tours and hands-on activities for visitors of all ages. Whether creative, fun or informative – there’s something here to ensure a varied and enjoyable visit.

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