In summer 2002 the "Sommerwerft - Theaterfestival am Fluß" was started as a pilot scheme for experimental culture and arts. Meanwhile the festival is well established in Frankfurt/Main and is attracting more and more international attention.

The aim of "Sommerwerft Theaterfestival" is to revive the historical roots of street and travelling theatre by putting it into public spaces.

The programme over the 17 days of the festival combines a varied mix of international street theatre groups, different forms of theatre and dance, concerts, poetry slams, open air cinema, Silent disco and more, which provide a platform for performing artists of all kinds, as well as a space for culture and communication.

Sommerwerft is coming into its 7th year and is expected to draw thousands of spectators who will have the opportunity to be experience quality cutting edge theatre.