Culture

Julian Rosenfeldt with "Euphoria" at Rising Festival Melbourne Julian Rosenfeldt - Rising Festival - © Goethe-Institut

Julian Rosenfeldt's Euphoria at the Rising Festival 2023 in Melbourne © Goethe-Institut

We promote cultural exchange, education and discourse

The Goethe-Institut Australia enables intercultural encounters by promoting and supporting the arts, discourse and education.

Our activities

  • International perspectives

    Festival Partnerships

    We maintain active partnerships with numerous cultural festivals that present international perspectives in Australia.
     

    Adelaide Festival - Dreigroschenoper - Berliner Ensemble Adelaide Festival 2024 - Dreigroschenoper - © JR Berliner Ensemble Adelaide Festival 2024 - Dreigroschenoper - © JR Berliner Ensemble

  • Videopodcasts "In Depth"

    Interviews: Artists from Germany

    As part of the interview series “In Depth,” renowned artists from Germany who were guests at the Goethe-Institut Australia provide insights into their work and share their impressions of cultural collaboration on site.

    One of Germany’s most established filmmakers Andreas Dresen about From Hilde with Love and more

Cultural Funding

  • Scholarships for young Australians

    Funding Programmes

    In collaboration with partners, we offer scholarships and fellowships for young Australians, enabling them to undertake work or study placements in Germany. Additionally, we specifically support young opera singers in cooperation with partner organizations in Australia and Germany.

    Scholar of the Friends of Goethe Scholarship Andy Butler © Leah Jing McIntosh © Leah Jing McIntosh

  • FAQs

    Cultural Collaborations

    In close cooperation with our Australian partners, we support and present exciting cultural programs around Australia. Here you will find the most important answers regarding potential collaborations.

    Sharon Dodua Otoo sits on the stage of the Goethe-Institut Sydney and is interviewed. © Dominik Lack © Dominik Lack

Video: Festival of Diversity and Culture

German Cultural Day 2025 has been a blast of energy, fun, sun, swing & good mood. Thousands of people joined the Goethe-Institut Australia at the historic institute building in Woollahra enjoying a warm day with friends & family. "Danke" to all the artists, vendors, institutions, neighbours, and an amazing team. (The event was proudly supported by Woollahra Council.)

Online Entertainment

Experience German culture online. Discover exciting books and videos or get inspired by our online magazines.

Onleihe - films © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

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