Marta Herford

Music 2 3 4 - Making Music for Everyone
2026-06-03 17:00 - 19:30, 2026-06-17 17:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-01 17:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-15 17:00 - 19:30 (Europe/Berlin)
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
2026-06-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-01 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

Marta Wednesday
2026-06-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-08 18:00 - 20:00
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
2026-06-03 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
2026-06-06 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-04 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
2026-06-06 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-27 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-04 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-11 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
2026-06-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-05 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

Final views of "Cartographies of Growth" with Director Kathleen Rahn
2026-06-07 14:00 - 15:00
For the finissage of the exhibition Cartographies of Growth – Katinka Bock in Dialogue with Lois Weinberger, Marta Director Kathleen Rahn will offer a personal look at the closing exhibition. Participants will learn background information about the show, as well as individual works and themes, during this tour.

Ticket
€3.50 plus museum admission
Available at the museum ticket desk or online

Open Round
2026-06-07 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-07-05 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

Nadu invites you to... Comedy Mixed Show
2026-06-15 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
2026-06-17 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.

Playing and Gaming - Games Night for All
2026-06-24 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.

Guitar for the Uninitiated
2026-06-24 18:30 - 20:00
Many people wish to play the guitar. But can it truly be learned? Or do we learn by playing? At Marta Hoch 2, as someone with limited guitar knowledge, I would like to playfully learn to play the guitar with other beginners.
No course, no costs. No structured curriculum, no mandatory regular attendance. No assessment of learning objectives.
Just play. Curiosity suffices.
Some guitars are available for trying out.
Registration
no registration required, free admission, everyone is welcome
All information about Marta HOCH 2 here.

Children's Vernissage "Chaos in Cardboard - Where Walls Learn to Dance"
2026-06-26 16:30 - 18:00
Short guided tour for families followed by a studio workshop for children ages 6 to 12
With the new exhibition Mindset Los Angeles – Frank Gehry and die Cool School, we’re celebrating the unique architecture of Marta Herford, designed by star architect Frank Gehry. During a brief, family-friendly tour of the exhibition, we’ll explore together how art and architecture interact – focusing on dynamic forms, unusual materials, and shimmering surfaces. Afterward, children and their accompanying adult will experiment in the studio with materials like cardboard, transforming ordinary boxes into flowing dreamscapes and curving fantasy castles. The young artist’s creations will be displayed in a small exhibition in the studio foyer, where they can be viewed until mid-July.
Age
6 to 12
Admission
Free of charge
Registration
Register by June 19, 2026, at bildung@marta-herford.de
Space is limited.

Opening of the exhibitions “Mindset Los Angeles – Frank Gehry and the Cool School” and “Mindset Los Angeles – Works from the Schürmann Collection”
2026-06-26 18:00 - 22:00
We warmly invite you and your friends to the opening of the exhibitions Mindset Los Angeles – Frank Gehry und die Cool School (Gehry Galleries) and Mindset Los Angeles – Works from the Schürmann Collection (Lippold Gallery, 1st floor).

7.00 p.m. Opening speeches:
Anke Theisen, Mayor of Herford
Ina Brandes MdL, Minister of Culture and Schience of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
Introduction: Kathleen Rahn, Director Marta Herford, and Ann Kristin Kreisel, Curator Marta Herford
Closing Words: Megan Meulemans, Gehry Partners LLP, and Maristella Casciato, Getty Research Institute

At Marta Plaza, a food truck will serve hot dogs, fries, and popcorn. The Marta Café (with a summer terrace) offers a delicious selection of food and drinks.
With DJ sets by DJ Tobby at the Marta Café.
We look forward to your visit!

Admission
Admission is free from 6 to 10 PM!
The exhibitions are open to visitors starting at 6 p.m.

Playgroundour
2026-06-30 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

In a Wool Craze − Crocheting, Embroidering, Knitting
2026-07-01 17:00 - 19:30
There are infinitely many fascinating handicraft techniques. Here, interested individuals can meet in a relaxed atmosphere to learn new things, continue working on their own projects, and exchange ideas.
Location
Library on the 2nd floor
Registration
No registration required, free admission, everyone is welcome
All information about Marta HOCH 2 can be found here.

Sunday Studio
2026-07-12 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
