August 14–16, 2026
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Yay! The 9th Alaune Festival is coming!
It will be a weekend full of art and movement with amazing circus and theatre, dance and music, sharing joy and many beautiful moments that we will create together. Everyone celebrates together, and everyone helps (with cooking, cleaning, organizing…). This creates connection and allows the boundaries between audience, artists, crew, and organizers to blur—creating an open, warm atmosphere that we believe in.
Program
We start Friday around 6 PM and end Sunday around 11 PM.
There will be 2 open stages with lots of space for you to share your art. And of course, bring your wildest party skills for the Renegade Show! We would love to give space for young artists of the region to present work in progress and invite young artists from Halle.
The full program will be announced once it has been finalized. Here are a few teasers to get you started:
Renegade
Bring your funniest party trick, your most legendary move, your most spectacular 10-second show act, or your unexpected secret skill – it’s Renegade time!
Open Stage
Whether it’s a well-rehearsed piece you’d love to share or a work in progress – the Open Stage welcomes everyone to bring their act to the festival!
The totally unbelievable magic show
A magic comedy
Bernhard Bernhard & Richard Kimberley
Poesie
A juggling melodrama (with horse acrobatics)
Simon Moreau
Oak Bell
Folk songs from Europe and beyond
Vibrant music for dancing
A quintet from Berlin
Ticket Options, Tasks & Responsibilities
Each ticket comes with responsibilities. Some require more commitment, others less. It may seem a bit complex at first, but good structure makes the festival more relaxed for everyone.
Other than your assigned tasks, you don’t need to worry about much: meals are provided and included in the ticket price. Only drinks and cakes at the bar cost extra.
Food
Camping
Shows
Bar
Important infos for purchasing tickets (click to expand)
Please make sure you have read the festival text before getting a ticket, and make this happen for the 9th time.
The ticket and signing up for tasks gets you access to the festival as well as food.
One person can buy multiple tickets.
Under 13yr olds are invited without money.
There are limited number of tickets. Once they are sold out, we will not be inviting more people.
Refund policy
- If you cancel your ticket at least 4 weeks prior to the festival, you will receive a full refund of the ticket price.
- If you cancel your ticket between 2 and 4 weeks before the festival, you will receive a 50% refund of the ticket price.
- If you cancel your ticket less than 2 weeks before the festival, no refunds will be possible.
Ticket transfer to someone else is always possible.
If cost is a concern, please reach out — we’ll do our best to help you attend.
We invite neighbours to join the festival for free in order to strengthen relationships and alternative cultural consumption.
About the Festival & GutAlaune
About us and how it all started
Gut Alaune is a collective project that has been growing since late 2015 and is now a space for realizing creative dreams.
The first festivals were initiated by Richard and “From The Playns.” From The Playns is a platform for Richard’s artistic work, workshops, and events – more at: www.fromtheplayns.com/about
Food
Food is included in the ticket price. Everyone eats vegetarian and vegan meals. A kitchen team coordinates food preparation, and if you’re assigned to food shifts, you’ll help with cooking, serving, or cleaning.
Accommodation
Camping is the accommodation. Bring a tent or hammock and enjoy the natural surroundings. There is a community-circus-tent as well. For vans there is just limited space (organized over ticket-booking).
Accessibility & Inclusion
We want to make the festival more inclusive and accessible. Let us know your needs and ideas. We’re already working on things like a quiet room, ramp access to the main areas, and barrier-free toilets.
Where is GutAlaune?
In Halle (Saale), on the banks of the river Saale. You can reach us by tram, bike, or even swim over! ;) Full directions will be sent with your ticket confirmation.
Further Information
Gut Alaune is also a place to live and call home, and parts of the site are currently under construction.. We kindly ask everyone to take care of one another and to treat the space with respect. Please be considerate of others so that everyone can have a great time. We do not tolerate any form of discriminatory behavior.
We are of course hoping for good weather, but in case of bad weather we have limited covered space available and will continue the program as best as possible. Tickets will not be refunded due to bad weather.
This is a private event. By purchasing a ticket, you agree to these terms and conditions. Gut Alaune, From The Playns, and the individual artists assume no liability for personal injury or the loss of personal belongings, whether on or off the premises. We are all responsible for ourselves and for one another.
Thank you for your understanding!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you.
The Gut Alaune Festival Crew
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