In the Mountains 2026

In the Mountains 2026 is a queer and feminist art festival established in Berlin to facilitate professional exchange between artists, curators, and activists from the South Caucasus and the Berlin cultural sector. As the South Caucasus region faces an increasingly restrictive political climate and crackdowns on queer and feminist activists, the festival serves as a vital safe space in exile. It bridges contemporary artistic protest with community healing, allowing marginalized groups to safely network, exchange, and preserve their cultural identity while planning further resistance. PROGRAM: 14:00 -21:00 Community lead workshops, book presentations, exhibitions, happenings, performances interactive actions, animal support stations, etc. 14:00-21:00 Community & Art Market: An interactive outdoor flea market and cultural information tables. 14:00-19:00 Public Talks: Panel discussions addressing human rights, freedom of speech, and the complex realities of navigating art in exile. === Art as Resistance: Maik Müller, Lance Bradley, David Apakidze, Elmin Badalov === Dance floor Politics: Giorgi Kikonishvili, Elgun Butdayev, Lychee 16:00-18:00 Film Screenings: Curated by HORA and Marichka Lukianchuk, Spotlighting underground, Ukrainian cinema with a focus on urgent queer and feminist issues. Films: How I celebrated the day of the Russian language in Kherson, 97, Queer Fighters of Ukraine, Flowers and beasts, We have never met, The Estate 21:00 - 22:00 Queer Deities in Migration: Performance by 8 queer artists from the South Caucasus. Creators: Giorgi Rodionov, Uta Bekaia, Dato Koridze Performanceartists: @vinvar @leaelisha @janremijan @belligerency @aurah.jf @laylaasgarnadir @meninpain @ffagatta 22:00-23:00 Drag show: TBC 23:00-04:00 Music Program: Citizen Union, khlopchyk, LYCHEE, ayacantstop, CI-581 FESTIVAL PARTNERS: GZA (Georgisches Zentrum im Ausland e.V.) Mavka Berlin Killer Mermaids Halfsister Georgian-German Women Alliance e.V. ARMENIAN ANIMAL AID Der blaue Fuchs (Restaurant Der blaue Fuchs) Mikroskop Media Meseta books Kurorti Qaucasia Bukia Vakhania Funduki Lernlabor Dolma Diaries (P)ost Berlin BUNT (Stiftung Bildung und integrative Arbeit gGmbH) Makzia HORA queer initiative Slaystan SUPPORT OUR FESTIVAL! Supported in part by Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung, Dreilinden gGmbH , Ria keburia foundation, and The supporting act foundation. However, we aim to have our doors open for free for every visitor and for that we are still actively raising funds to cover all production costs and make this event accessible to all. Contact / Info: [email protected] | IG: @inthemountains.art