Service

From past events, to digital library offerings, to current issues – We are pleased to offer a range of services accessible to everyone in the UK. Scroll down and find the topics that interest you.

Onleihe: The digital library

Our digital library Onleihe offers access to more than 20,000 German-language media such as e-books, audio books and music, newspapers, magazines and films, free of charge. 

A woman listens to digital media from the Onleihe service and runs past people waiting at the bus stop in the rain. Illustration: Maria Tran Larsen © Goethe-Institut Illustration: Maria Tran Larsen © Goethe-Institut

Streaming Platform

Goethe on Demand

On Goethe on Demand, the streaming platform of the Goethe-Institut, we present a variety of online film programs, film festivals and film series that can be streamed from home. The films are presented in original language with subtitles. They are accessible online and free of charge after registration.

Goethe on Demand (Key Visual): Scene from the film "The Ordinaries". © Bandenfilm © Bandenfilm

Open Calls

A selection of international and national open calls and opportunities for artists, writers and curators.

Open Calls © Goethe Institut, Groupe Dejour © Goethe Institut, Groupe Dejour

Translation funding

Our translation funding programme for publishers supports the publication of translated books by German authors.

A pile of books © Goethe-Institut/ Loredana La Rocca © Goethe-Institut/ Loredana La Rocca

Artist International Mobility

Maintaining mobility for artists across Europe is vital to a thriving cultural scene in the UK. Here you can find links to external resources and opportunities for UK based artists and companies to tour to Germany and Europe, as well as information for European artists and companies to help with the process of planning a tour to the UK.

Crowd group summit photo 2021 Goethe-Institut London Goethe-Institut London

Past Projects

Browse through our past projects.

Close-up shot of a heavily made-up dancer with hair accessories and bangles. © Getty Images © Getty Images