On Site
Here you will find everything you need to know about participating in re:publica 26.
The festival site
STATION Berlin
Luckenwalder Strasse 4-6
10963 Berlin
The official app
With the official #rp26 programme app, you can stay up to date and save your personal programme highlights. There’s also a map of the festival site!
The Opening hours
pre:publica (Sunday, 17 May)
Start and Accreditation: from 16:00
End: 21:00
The day before, you can get in the mood for re:publica 26 while enjoying refreshing drinks in the courtyard of STATION Berlin. Get accredited in advance and head straight to the festival site on the first day!
re:publica 26: 18-20 May
Allow some time for accreditation and bag checks on Monday morning so that you can enjoy the first sessions without any stress. Experience has shown that there are often queues at this point.
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Day 1 (Mon, 18 May) Admission: 09:00 |
Day 2 (Tue, 19 May) Admission: 09:00 |
Day 3 (Wed, 20 May) Admission: 09:00 |
Arrival
We recommend traveling within Berlin by bicycle or public transport!
- U-Bahn (Metro): Take the U1/U2/U12 line directly to Gleisdreieck underground station, or take the U1/U12/U3/U7 line to Möckernbrücke underground station and then walk for about 6 minutes. A lift is available.
- S-Bahn (urban train): Take the S1/ S2/ S25/ S26 line to Anhalter Bahnhof station and then walk for about 8 minutes. A lift is available.
- Bus: The S-Bahn station Anhalter Bahnhof is also within walking distance (approx. 8 minutes). Bus lines M41 and M29 stop there.
- Bicycle: There will again be some bicycle parking spaces.
- Car: It is best to use the Gleisdreieck car park with access via Schöneberger Ufer. Entry and exit is possible Mon-Sun 24 hours a day. A limited number of parking spaces for people with disabilities are available on the re:publica premises. You can stop directly in front of STATION Berlin to drop off or pick up passengers.
- Train: With (inter)regional trains, e.g. to Südkreuz or Hauptbahnhof. Connections can be found on the Deutsche Bahn or BVG websites.
Travel to re:publica 26 by train
Deutsche Bahn offers all participants special conditions for a relaxed, cheap and sustainable journey to and from re:publica 26! The DB event offer is available depending on capacity and route length at a starting price of €16.19. It can also be combined with a BahnCard discount.
The travel period must be between Saturday, 16 May 2026 and Friday, 22 May 2026. A valid ticket for re:publica 26 must be presented during ticket inspection in order to be eligible for the DB event offer. Click here for the FAQs.
Take a taxi to re:publica 26
Bad weather, mobility restrictions or missed your connection? No problem: travel to re:publica with FREENOW by Lyft – our mobility partner! Use the code ‘RP26’ in the FREENOW app to get a 10% discount (up to €7 per trip) on two taxi rides to the event. If you're new to FREENOW, use the code ‘RPNEW26’ for a 50% discount (up to a maximum of €10 per trip).
Luggage
There will once again be free storage facilities for coats and luggage on site. Please be prepared for some waiting time, particularly during peak times. This time, you’ll find the cloakroom to the left of the entrance. It is open on Monday and Tuesday from 08:00 to 01:00 and on Wednesday from 08:00 to 02:00.
Lost & Found: Have you lost or found something at re:publica? Please contact the info point next to the entry of Hall 4. At the end of the day, all lost property will be stored safely – you can pick it up until the end of the event. Afterwards, all items will be handed over to the Zentrales Fundbüro Berlin (Central Lost and Found Office), Platz d. Luftbrücke 6, 12101 Berlin. More information on opening hours and directions can be found here.
Admission
Not everything is allowed on the festival site. For security reasons there will be bag checks – please make sure you allow plenty of time for this, especially during peak hours. For anyone who doesn’t have a backpack or anything like that with them, we’ve set up a ‘fast lane’ this year – all you need to do is show your wristband.
You can find an overview of what you can and can't bring here:
- Bottles and containers up to 1 litre (per person) are allowed.
- You are welcome to take small backpacks, handbags and laptop bags (up to A3 format) inside.
- Large backpacks, sports bags, travel bags and suitcases must be stored in the cloakroom before entering.
- Dangerous items such as weapons, ammunition and pyrotechnic products are prohibited on the grounds. They cannot be taken into custody.
- Animals are unfortunately not allowed on site, apart from e.g. assistance dogs: contact us as soon as possible at ticket@re-publica.com.
- Bicycles, e-scooters, scooters, e-boards, skateboards and roller skates must also remain outside.
For security reasons, no bags may be brought into the session with Angela Merkel as part of the WDR Europaforum (18 May 2026, 1.00 pm, Stage 5). A "pop-up cloakroom" will be available at the entrance to Stage 5 before the session begins. Please arrive in good time before the start and note that there are only a limited number of seats available.
rp:audio
This year, we will once again be using our rp:audio system for the programme on our headphone stages. All you need is:
Please also don't forget your chargers and power banks! If you run out of battery, you can borrow a power bank from our partner Rechargy for 72 hours free of charge using the voucher code ‘republica26’. You will find a total of six stations spread across the entire festival site.
Food & Drinks
On the festival site there will again be a wide range of food and drinks and various food trucks. The catering of the re:publica has been completely meat-free since 2022 – for participants as well as for the crew.
Coworking & press lounge
Spaces for connection, focus and creative exchange: The coworking and press lounge equipped by LEIK at #rp26 invites you to pause, work and network. You will find it on the first floor directly above Stage 5.
Sustainability
Further information about sustainability at re:publica 2026 can be found here (in German language).
Accessibility & Inclusion
Arrival: Parking spaces for people with disabilities are available near the entrance. There are additional car parks a short distance away. You can get on and off your vehicle directly in front of STATION Berlin.
If you would like to use public transport, you can find information on barrier-free travel in the BVG FAQ (only provided in German). The underground station ‘Gleisdreieck’ and the S-Bahn station ‘Anhalter Bahnhof’ are equipped with a lift. The map of the underground station and further information can be found here.
Location: The site is largely barrier-free and easily accessible for people in wheelchairs. The upper floor above Stage 5 can only be reached via stairs or a lift.
At Stage 1, we have designated priority seating for people in wheelchairs as well as seating with easy access. There are several wheelchair-accessible sanitary facilities. They are marked on the site plan for the event.
re:publica can be overwhelming. That’s why we’re setting up a ‘Silent & Relax Area’ in the Viadukt, which is quiet and low-stimulus. This space is for anyone who needs a quick break from the hustle and bustle.
Interpreting: The programme on Stage 1 will be simultaneously interpreted into German and English. It can be experienced live on site or via live stream. A mobile team of sign language interpreters (DGS) can be requested via the Info Point.
For Stage 1, there is AI-assisted live transcription of the talks and discussions. This means the content can also be read.
All visitors who require the support of an accompanying person can bring them to the event free of charge. Further information can be found here.
For questions, suggestions and to report barriers, write to nachhaltigkeit@re-publica.com.
re:publica for parents and kids
re:publica is an event for the whole family. Children are very welcome – regardless of age.
Due to renovation work at STATION Berlin, we are unable to provide a separate Kids & Baby Space this time. In the Community Garden, there is a breastfeeding and nappy-changing area, as well as small play areas. The Makerspace has set up a Kids Corner with a programme of workshops for crafting and tinkering.
For children aged 13 and over, we recommend a visit to TINCON, which takes place on all three days between 9.30 am and 2.30 pm, running concurrently with re:publica at STATION.
Awareness
Are you feeling uncomfortable, threatened, discriminated against, or have you noticed someone behaving inappropriately? Our Awareness Team is there for you on all days of the event.
On the festival site, you can recognise the team by their white vests labelled ‘Awareness’. You can speak to them directly or contact them by phone (030/202371439), by email (awareness@re-publica.com) or via the Info Point.
Consumables and youth protection
We would like to remind all participants that the consumption of tobacco products (including cannabis) and alcohol in the presence of younger visitors is not permitted. In the event of any obvious infringements, participants may be approached by the security service and advised to relocate.
Code of Conduct
Since 2007, re:publica stands for diversity in an open society – which shows in our programme, on our communication channels and, of course, on site.
Any questions?
Just send us an email to info@re-publica.com or check our FAQs!