Marta Herford

Marta Wednesday
2026-04-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Berlin)
Enjoy art after work: Every Wednesday, the Marta invites you to end the day with a relaxed visit to the exhibition until 8 p.m.

Poetry Slam Herford
2026-04-01 19:00 - 20:30
Poetry Slam is back in Herford! The slam stage has been silent since 2019 – now it’s getting loud again! Every two months, Slam OWL brings the region’s hidden poets to the stage – captivating, relatable, and guaranteed not to be boring.
What is a Poetry Slam anyway?
A Poetry Slam is an event format in which poets perform self-written texts on a stage, which are then evaluated by a randomly selected audience jury. They may not use props and must adhere to a time limit of what feels like 6 minutes per performance. At the end of the evening, one of the performers emerges as the winner. There are no stylistic requirements: Whether funny or serious, whether stand-up or lyric poetry – anything can take place on a Poetry Slam stage! Moderation: Niko Sioulis.
Slam OWL is a culturally engaged association and organizer of most poetry slams in the region and is also active in youth work. Further information is available at www.slam-owl.de.
Without registration
Free admission, everyone is welcome

Art Explorers
2026-04-04 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-18 11:00 - 13:00
Marta invites you to an open participatory program every first and third Saturday of the month.
Children from the age of 6 have the opportunity to explore the current exhibition and then try their hand as artists. The impressions and ideas gained are implemented in an imaginative way.
Age
From 6 years, min. 3 children
Duration
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost
12 euros (incl. material)
Registration
no registration required, limited number of participants

Guided Tour through the Exhibitions
2026-04-04 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-18 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-25 15:00 - 16:00
In a one-hour tour with our freelance art educators through the current exhibitions, you will receive information about the exhibiting artists and their works and have the opportunity to ask questions about the art.
Ticket
3.50 euros plus exhibition entrance fee
Registration
no registration required

Guided Tour of the Gehry Architecture
2026-04-05 14:00 - 15:00
Accompanied by an art educator, you will experience the museum’s unique Gehry architecture. During the one-hour tour, you will receive information about the Marta as a building and have the opportunity to ask questions.
Ticket
3.50 euros plus museum admission
Registration
no registration required, limited number of participants

Open Round
2026-04-05 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-19 14:00 - 16:30
Every first and third Sunday of the month, Marta Herford offers an open hands-on activity for families.
Whether before, after, or during an exhibition visit: The open studio in the Marta Lobby invites children and adults to get active together and discover various artistic languages.
Duration2 PM to 4:30 PM
LocationMarta Lobby
CostFree
Registrationno registration required, limited number of participants

Music 2 3 4 - Making Music for Everyone
2026-04-08 17:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-22 17:00 - 19:30
Violin, accordion, tambourine – whether with or without experience, with your own instrument or simply a desire for something new: everyone is invited to listen and jam. For music enthusiasts and instrumentalists.
Registrationno registration required, free admission, everyone is welcome
All information about Marta HOCH 2 here.

Guided Tour through the Exhibitions
2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-29 18:00 - 19:00
In a one-hour tour with our freelance art educators through the current exhibitions, you will receive information about the exhibiting artists and their works and have the opportunity to ask questions about the art.
Ticket3.50 euros plus exhibition entrance fee
Registrationno registration required

Artist talk with Katinka Bock and Marta-director Kathleen Rahn
2026-04-11 16:00 - 17:00
As part of the exhibition Cartographies of Growth – Katinka Bock in Dialogue with Lois Weinberger, we welcome Paris-based artist Katinka Bock (*1976 in Frankfurt) for an artist talk at Marta Herford. The conversation with director Kathleen Rahn will provide deeper insights into the Bock’s art practice. In addition, you will learn about the special background to this exhibition.

Information
The conversation will take place in the exhibition in the Gehry Galleries.
Ticket
Included in the exhibition admission

Sunday Studio
2026-04-12 14:00 - 16:30
A creative activity for all ages – children and adults are invited to experiment in the Marta Studio. A variety of artistic techniques are offered.
Ticket€15 (materials included, exhibition admission not included)
RegistrationRegistration required, limited number of participants

Nadu invites you to... Comedy Mixed Show
2026-04-15 19:00 - 20:30
Nadu brings the best acts from all over Germany to Herford. An unforgettable evening of comedy, music, poetry slam, dance, drag, and much more. Better than any workout, more fun than any family celebration.
Dates
January 21, 2026
with: Larry Long (Drag), White Coffee (Music), Vahid (Comedy), Dennis Grundt (Comedy)

April 15, 2026

June 15, 2026

October 21, 2026

no registration required
Free admission, everyone is welcome

Living Room Stage
2026-04-15 19:00 - 20:30
Music, comedy, and other talents in a relaxed atmosphere – for listening, laughing, and easy conversation. The stage is open to everyone who loves it or wants to try it out!
November 19 – JOON and Änne Hahn – Dream Worlds with Music and Live GraphicsWith looper, beats, synths, guitars, and vocals, JOON creates an intense soundscape live. On the HOCH 2 Living Room Stage, the Bielefeld-based artist takes the audience on an emotional journey. The artist Änne Hahn accompanies the concert with fascinating live graphics. Music and visuals merge into a unique experience full of energy and atmosphere.
December 19 – Eren Akşahin – Tradition and Modernity Woven on the OudAn evening beyond space and time. In Eren Akşahin’s music, traditional sounds from Anatolia merge with classical, jazz, electronic & world music – a sonic journey full of experimental vibes and musical surprises!
01/21/2026 – Nadu invites youMore information at:https://marta-herford.de/kalender/wohnzimmer-buehne-nadu-laedt-ein-comedy-mixed-show/2026-01-21/
February 18, 2026 – FUK – Enchanting Ukulele Soundtrack to the Downfall of PatriarchyFUK (Feminist Discomfort Collective) is the queer-feminist band nobody expected, but everyone needed. With two ukuleles and vocals, FUK dismantles patriarchy – and is super sweet while doing it.
TBC
RegistrationNo registration required, free admission, everyone is welcomeAll information about Marta HOCH 2 here.

Public Tour for Blind and Visually Impaired People
2026-04-18 14:00 - 15:30
Together with the experienced art educator Angelika Höger, we offer an accessible tour through the current exhibition.
Ticket
€3.50 + reduced admission, accompanying persons are free (do not pay for the tour or admission)
Registration
Registration is requested via bildung@marta-herford.de or by phone at 05221.994430-0, limited number of participants.

Marta Philharmonic
2026-04-19 11:30 - 13:30
A matinee featuring music and art at Marta, in cooperation with the Northwest German Philharmonic: Following a special concert experience with the NWD musicians, visitors can explore the current exhibition with Marta art speakers.
Elena Ilinskaya (violin) and Ruschana Muborakschoeva (piano) play selected works by Gabriel Fauré, Erwin Schulhoff, Zarrina Mirshakar and Peter Tchaikovsky.
Contributors:
Elena Ilinskaya, violin
Ruschana Muborakschoeva, piano
Ticket
€21, reduced €10, €15 for members of the Friends of Marta Herford and the NWD (incl. concert, exhibition admission)
Advance sale from March
Marta Herford museum ticket office
or office of the Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, Stiftbergstr. 2, 32049 Herford, Tel.: 05221.98 380
Information
Seating is unreserved for ticket purchases. Remaining tickets (if available) can be paid for at the concert box office at Marta Forum from 11 AM on the day of the event (cash payment requested).
The event ticket allows access to the exhibitions in the Gehry Galleries and the Lippold Gallery (1st floor) on this day.
The reduced ticket is valid upon presentation of ID for persons in education (up to 27 years old), Federal Volunteer Service participants (or comparable volunteer services), job seekers, or people with disabilities (from GdB 50).

City + Vision – Herford Architecture Talks 47
2026-04-22 19:30 - 21:00
Since 2013, the Herford Architecture Talks have addressed ideas and visions of life in the city, as well as current issues in architecture and urban planning – an inspiring evening with renowned and opinionated personalities, not just for architects!
City + Vision – Herford Architecture Talks 47
with a keynote speech by Lisa Mentrup / Mentrup Architecture Office, Kahla
(More information will follow shortly.)
The subsequent panel discussion will be moderated by a representative of the local architecture scene.
This event series is made possible through cooperation with the Association of German Architects, BDA Ostwestfalen-Lippe.

Ticket
5 euros, reduced* 3 euros
*Reduced for people in education (18-27 years) and people with disabilities (from GdB 50), proof as well as a photo ID must be presented unsolicited at the entrance
Information
Advance sale online or at the museum box office (Tue to Sun 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wed to 8 p.m.)
Event in the Marta Forum
On Wednesday evenings, the exhibitions are open until 8 p.m.

Playgroundour
2026-04-28 15:00 - 17:00
Various stations invite daycare and young children with their accompanying adults to discover, move, and create.
Registration
without registration, free admission, everyone is welcome

Playing and Gaming - Games Night for All
2026-04-29 17:00 - 19:30
Discover new games together or bring old favorites back to the table. Whether alone or in a group, everyone is welcome. Large tables and snacks will be provided. Come along and join in!
Registrationno registration required, free admission, everyone is welcome
All information about Marta HOCH 2 here.
