b° future festival 2026
The next edition of the b° future festival will take place from October 1–3, 2026 on Münsterplatz in Bonn.
Tickets for journalists will be available at April 1st, 2026. Further information will be announced shortly.
The Call for Participation for the b° future festival 2026 is now open. Submit here!
For partnership inquiries: festival@b-future.org
The b° future festival is organized by the Bonn Institute, a non-profit organization. It blends a journalism-focused conference with a civic festival for a unique three-day event, right in the heart of Bonn. The festival revolves around one key question: What kind of journalism does our society need today and in the future?
- The idea behind b° future
- More about the Bonn Institute
This was the b° future festival 2025
Around 700 journalists and media professionals from 37 countries, as well as thousands of visitors from the region, gathered in Bonn for three days. We summarized our impressions of the events and the inspiring encounters and discussions in a few takeaways.
A large part of the program was curated through an open call for participation. With our selection, we aim to reflect the diversity of journalistic and media landscapes—from newspapers to TikTok channels. Many thanks for the numerous submissions.
Partners
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By supporting the b° future festival, you associate your brand with democracy, diversity and dialogue. A partnership demonstrates your commitment to a positive future and your stance against hate and disinformation.