Political Art Nights is a local action project funded by the European Solidarity Corps. It is planned and led by young people with the support of CAMBIO e.V., and takes clear inspiration from CAMBIO’s annual festival, Political Art Days, which has created spaces for people to come together and explore social, global, and ecological issues through art, culture and education.
This project brings that experience into a year-round format, by organising events and actions that are accessible to both CAMBIO’s networks and the wider public.
We are a committed international group of people living in Dresden who aim to create inclusive democratic spaces by hosting multilingual and English-friendly events, addressing sustainability through artistic expression, and promoting learning through non-formal education methods.
We believe that engaging with complex global issues can be fun, playful, and deeply meaningful. By using creative methods, we open doors to peer-to-peer knowledge, build inclusive communities, and empower collective change.
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We’ve planned a full year of monthly events, with a kick-off happening during the next Political Art Days festival. Find the themes and short descriptions below. Details like dates and locations will be updated on this page as they’re confirmed, so check back often!
SEPTEMBER — Kick-Off at Political Art Days
When? 05-07.09.25 from 14:00 to 19:00
Where? riesa efau
We launch the project at the renowned Political Art Days festival with a public info stand and a presentation. The festival will take place In Riesa Efau, from Friday, the 5th to Sunday, the 7th of September, in the afternoon/evening. Visitors can discover the full yearly program and connect with us through our online channels. It’s our first step in building a community of engaged changemakers!
OCTOBER — Workshop: „A More Beautiful World Is Possible“
When? 23.10.25 from 18:30-21:30
Where? Kukulida, Martin-Luther-Straße 1, 01099 Dresden
This storytelling and animation workshop invites participants to imagine better futures for people and the planet. Inspired by Charles Eisenstein, we’ll reflect, create simple animations, and share visionary ideas for a more beautiful world. There will be time for unleashing your creativity and meeting inspiring people, and chatting in front of a buffet of delicious vegan snacks and drinks.
NOVEMBER — Movie screening and debate + cloth swap party: „The True Cost of Fast Fashion.“
When? 28th of November from 19:00-22:00
Where? Café Peckerl, Rudolf-Leonhard-Straße 5, 01097 Dresden
Join us for a powerful documentary screening, a lively discussion, and a conscious clothes swap! Each clothing item will carry a „price tag“ with facts on fashion’s environmental toll, sparking awareness and action.
DECEMBER — Make It Yourself workshop
When? 11.12.25 from 18:30-21:30
Where? Welt Club; Königsbrücker Straße 13, 01099 Dresden
Get hands-on in our DIY eco-stations: make your own deodorant, shampoo, milk, and more. Then join our cosy holiday evening with snacks and a community gift swap to promote reuse and reduce waste.
JANUARY — There Will Be Soup
When? 23.01.26 from 18:30-21:30
Where? The Hole of Fame; Königsbrücker Str. 39, 01099 Dresden
An interactive art performance and shared dinner where we make noodles together while reflecting on consumption and collaboration. A theatrical and tasty experience where art, food, and community meet.
FEBRUARY — Improv Poetry Night
When? 12.02.26 from 18:30-21:30
Where? Stadtteilhaus Dresden-Äußere Neustadt e.V.; Prießnitzstraße 18, 01099 Dresden, Room „Wanne“
A fun, no-pressure space to get creative with words. Whether you’re a poet or just curious, come explore political and personal expression through improvisational poetry and group writing exercises.
MARCH — Care Circle
When? 19.03.26 from 18:30-21:30
Where? Geh8 Kulturzentrum, Gehestraße 8, 01127 Dresden
The Political Art Nights continue, this time with Circles of Care, this methodology, based on Restorative Circles practice, is often used for conflict resolution, peace-making, problem-solving and community-building. Come experience it by joining us as we build a circle together, use it to get to know each other, and discuss what moves us and affects us in current times. Our time together is valuable: we will invite patience, humility, deep listening, acceptance, respect, the willingness to sit with uncertainty and the ability to share responsibility. It is important that everyone joins voluntarily and comes with an open mind.
Feel free to invite your friends and you can also bring objects that have sentimental value to you, as well as things that inspire you such as songs, poems or artwork. We look forward to seeing you there!
APRIL — Workshop Beings in Migration
When? 16.04.26 from 18:30-21:30
Where? Stadtteilhaus Neustadt, Prießnitzstr. 18.
Together, we will decenter our human perspective, set aside preconceived ideas, and return to the basics: migration as the movement of beings from one place to another. A phenomenon as old as our planet itself.
With climate change and ongoing global conflicts forcing more and more people to move, we want to understand migration more deeply. What beings and stories are held within this one word? What does it feel like? Does it appear in your own story as something familiar or unfamiliar?
Using our imagination, we will create new stories of migration to help us train our empathy muscles. Because some beings experience migration, others do not, and every story is unique.
This workshop is inspired by creative therapy practices. Together, we will craft, reflect, listen, and share in a mindful way. We want to honor the seriousness of the topic while also allowing space for playfulness. This is not a political debate.
MAY — Climate Mapping
When? 28.05.26 from 18:30-21:30
Where? Welt Club; Königsbrücker Straße 13, 01099 Dresden
Get to know the causes and effects of climate change through a hands-on, visual workshop. It is a collaborative, science-based workshop designed to raise awareness and understanding of climate change. Using 42 cards based on IPCC reports, participants work together to map out the causes and consequences of climate disruption. We will also brainstorm possible solutions and concrete actions you can undertake to start reversing the process.
JUNE — Sustainable Dresden Bike Tour
When? 18.06.26 from 17:00-21:00
Where? You will get to know the starting point upon registration (max 20 spots)
Join us on a guided journey through Dresden’s sustainable and socially active places by bike. Meet changemakers and learn how to make everyday choices that support the planet and a local and fair economy.
On our tour, we will be introduced to the FairPlant of Dresden created by Aha e.V., visit local sustainable-economy initiatives such as Unipolar and the WindelManufaktur, and conclude at the Alte Gärtenrei community garden and social project in Pieschen.
Because of logistical reasons, we will have only 20 spots available.
If you’d like to commit to the full tour, please register here: https://cambioev.aidaform.com/bike-tour-pan
We request that you register as early as you can. Once we reach the quota, the form will be closed.
We will send you a confirmation email with more information and the starting point location. Please, be punctual!
If you’d like to join, but can not participate in the full tour, you are invited to come at 20.00 at the Alte Gärtenrei to take part in the tour of the garden and socialize over a drink and snacks 🙂
The event will be held in English, but German whisper translation will be available if needed.
The tour will be about 6 km long in total and bring you to discover the neighborhood of Dresden Neustadt and Pieschen.
We will cycle at the pace of the slowest of us. We are committed to leaving no one behind.
In case of rain, the tour will happen as planned. Don’t forget to bring your rain clothes in case the weather forecast suggests so!
We are excited to see you there! What are you waiting for? Register now!
JULY — Workshop „Performing Gender“
When? 2.07.2026 from 18:30-21:30
Where? The Hole of Fame; Königsbrücker Str. 39, 01099 Dresden
Explore gender identity through drag, play, and movement in a creative and safe workshop space. Learn from queer theory and your own experiences as we challenge stereotypes and celebrate diversity.
AUGUST — Final Celebration
When? 28.08.26 from 19:30
Where? Tbd
We wrap up the year with a joyful closing event: food, music, an interactive quiz, and a mini-exhibition of our journey. Let’s reflect, celebrate, and build momentum for future action together!
We wish for an event that, through mindful interaction with one another, becomes a good experience for everyone. Please take care of each other.
The space of the Political Art Nights aims to invite and make diversity tangible. As organizers, we try to consider diversity on multiple levels.
As organizers, we are attentive and sensitive to sexism, racism, xenophobia, ableism, body-shaming, homophobia, and transphobia, as well as to each person’s boundaries and needs.
If you feel discriminated against or witness discriminatory behavior, don’t hesitate to speak to us.
In case you take pictures with other people visible, ask for consent before posting.
Awareness stands for consciousness, mindfulness, respect, and appreciation in how we interact with one another.
The Political Art Nights is not only a space of freedom, it is also a space where everyone should feel comfortable and safe.
We do not tolerate any form of discrimination, (sexualized) violence, or boundary violations.
We, organizers of PAN, will be your awareness team. There will be a designated person who will be indicated each night to be the primary contact person. Feel free to approach us!
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