50 Years of Kommz - A lived utopia celebrates its anniversary

The exhibition Kosmos Kommz – five decades of utopia? commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Kommz Festival. This special event will be presented at the City and Abbey Archive of Aschaffenburg and sheds light on the festival as an important musical event, political statement, and lived utopia. The focus of the exhibition is the exciting history of the festival, which has established itself as a cultural lighthouse over five decades. Visitors can immerse themselves in the fascinating world of past decades and learn how the Kommz Festival has addressed socially relevant topics not only musically.

Through numerous exhibits, documents, and audiovisual media, the development of the festival is vividly presented. The exhibition creates a perfect balance between nostalgic retrospection and forward-looking perspectives by illuminating the utopias and ideals that have shaped the festival since its inception. A must-see for all music lovers, history enthusiasts, and festival friends who want to learn more about the cultural landscape of Aschaffenburg.