What 2026 is About

The program planning in Fürth for 2026 aims at low-threshold participation, critical media literacy, and a culture of remembrance with local relevance. The focus is on:

• Democracy in Dialogue: Discussion evenings, audience talks, debates on equal footing.
• Understanding Local Politics: Insights into committees, budget planning, citizen participation.
• Contemporary History on Site: Guided tours, exhibitions, expert inputs with a regional focus.
• Digital Resilience: Workshops on disinformation, source verification, and online debate culture.
• Youth and Participation: Formats to strengthen involvement in schools, clubs, and neighborhoods.

Please note: Dates and registrations will be continuously published in the municipal event calendar and by the respective organizers. All information is subject to final announcements.

Planned Focus Areas and Timeframes 2026

First Quarter (January–March)

• Town Hall Insights: Information evenings on the work of the city council and committees with audience questions.
• Basics of Media Literacy: Evening or weekend workshops on fact-checking, image forensics, and source evaluation.

Second Quarter (April–June)

• City Walks Democracy & Remembrance: Guided tours to sites of local contemporary history.
• Theater & Audience Talk: Artistic perspectives on freedom, responsibility, and civil courage followed by discussion.

Third Quarter (July–September)

• Summer Forums in the Districts: Exchange on neighborhood, infrastructure, participation, and cohesion.
• Youth Participation Compact: Holiday workshops on project planning, democracy coaching, and argumentation training.

Fourth Quarter (October–December)

• Democracy Dialogues at Year-End: Moderated rounds on current social developments.
• Review & Outlook: Public final discussion with impulses for the 2027 program.

Note on long-term planning: Another Bavaria-wide edition of the "Long Night of Democracy" is under discussion for 2026. Local participation in Fürth will be announced in good time via municipal channels.

What You Can Specifically Expect in 2026

• Discussion Evenings with Experts: Assessments on autocratization, population policy, human rights, and local civil society.
• Practical Insights into Local Politics: Visits to public meetings, explanations of decisions and budget processes.
• Tours and Exhibitions: Sites of persecution history, democratic turning points, and biographical research.
• Workshops: Fact-checking, counter-speech, debate moderation, project work in clubs and schools.
• Artistic Approaches: Productions, readings, and music formats as starting points for conversations.

How to Participate

1. Check the event calendar of the city of Fürth and the pages of partners (theater, adult education center, museums).
2. Select formats according to your interests (politics, remembrance, media literacy, youth).
3. Note information on registration, available places, and accessibility.
4. Bring questions – audience dialogues are expressly intended.
5. Plan your travel times and check for last-minute updates on the day of the event.

Typical Venues and Partners in Fürth

Date and venue information will be published with each event announcement. Frequent venues include:

• Fürth Town Hall: Insights into local decision-making processes.
• Cultural Stages: Theaters and cultural centers with subsequent audience discussions.
• Fürth Adult Education Center: Evening courses, series, and seminars on political education.
• Museums and Memorial Sites: Conveying local contemporary history in exhibitions and guided tours.
• Neighborhood Centers: Forums and workshops in the districts for direct participation.

Accessibility and Participation

• Many venues are accessible or barrier-free; specific information is provided in the respective announcements.
• Formats with sign language interpretation or easy language are specially marked.
• Children's and youth formats are designated accordingly; regulations for accompanying persons can be found in the event details.

Current Information

• City of Fürth – central information and calendar: fuerth.de
• Fürth Adult Education Center – program overview: vhs-fuerth.de
• Bavarian State Center for Civic Education – program information: blz.bayern.de
• Federal Agency for Civic Education – dossiers and learning materials: bpb.de

Please always check the up-to-date information from the respective organizers before participating.

Neutrality and Notice

The events described here serve civic education and open exchange. They do not constitute party advertising or legal advice. Content and dates may change; the information provided by the organizers is binding.

Sources and Further Links

1. City of Fürth – Official City Portal — Event information and citizen information (accessed 2025-12-01)
2. Fürth Adult Education Center — Program overview for civic education and media literacy (accessed 2025-12-01)
3. Bavarian State Center for Civic Education — Statewide offers and dates (accessed 2025-12-01)
4. Federal Agency for Civic Education (bpb) — Background materials and dossiers (accessed 2025-12-01)