August 15–17, 2025
We’re still in the middle of planning, so the following info might change slightly. Ticket sales start on May 4th. Feel free to mark your calendars 😉
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Yay! The 8th 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.
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
Yes, spots are limited, so the sooner you get a ticket the better — it also helps us plan.
We invite neighbours to join the festival for free in order to strengthen relationships and alternative cultural consumption.
Program
Once the first program details are confirmed, you’ll find them here! We usually start Friday around 7 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.
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.
