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COME TOGÄTHER - Week of the German-speaking Countries / Woche der deutschprachigen Länder

Saturday, October 21, 2023Saturday, October 28, 2023

COME TOGÄTHER – The week of German-speaking countries
October 21 - 28

Did you know? About 130 million people worldwide speak German as their mother tongue. German is the most widely spoken mother language in Europe, and an official language in six countries: Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein. Moreover, around 7.5 million people in 42 countries worldwide belong to a German-speaking minority.

This October, the Consulates General of Germany, Switzerland, and Belgium in cooperation with Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta and the Honorary Consulate of Austria, come together to present the first annual COME TOGÄTHER – Week of the German-speaking Countries in Atlanta.

The art and food market DER MARKT at Peachtree Center Plaza and the GOETHE SCHLAGERPARTY at Der Biergarten, both on Saturday, October 21st, are the kick-off events for a diverse series of events highlighting culture and language in all German-speaking countries.

From puppeteering to live music and sing-alongs to photography and short movies, from a visit from Atlanta’s sister city Nuremberg to education and the labor market, from yummy specialties and craft to cars – there is something for every taste.

Dear Atlantans, COME TOGÄTHER and enjoy international flavor in Atlanta.

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The COME TOGÄTHER schedule:

• Oct 21, 11am-4pm -- “DER MARKT”
Art and Food market with specialties and live entertainment
Venue: Peachtree Center Plaza / Goethe-Zentrum. PUBLIC

• Oct 21, 7pm-10pm – “Schlagerparty”
hits and sing-alongs from all German-speaking countries
Venue: Der Biergarten. PUBLIC

• Oct 21 through Thanksgiving “Menschen aus Ostbelgien”
Photo Exhibition: Portraits of people from Eastern Belgium
Venue: Goethe-Zentrum. PUBLIC

• Oct 23, 11:30am - 1:00pm - Meet the Author & Panel Discussion
"Spearheading community innovations at the speed of trust"
Venue: Goethe-Zentrum. PUBLIC

• Oct 26, 7pm-9pm -- Adrienne Haan; Concert
Venue: The Halle Foundation. VIP

• Oct 27, 8:30am-11am – “Apprenticeship Panel Discussion”
Venue: Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. VIP

• Oct 27, 12pm-1:30pm – “A conversation with Marcus König, Mayor of Atlanta’s German sister city Nuremberg”
Venue: Goethe-Zentrum. PUBLIC

• Oct 27, 7:30pm-9pm – “Kurzfilmnacht / Short Movie Night”
Venue: Goethe-Zentrum. PUBLIC

• Oct 28 – “German Car Show” PUBLIC

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EVENTS & GATHERINGS

Our cultural program for all ages is continuously growing.

Exhibitions, literature, panel discussions, film screenings, heritage programs, festivals, lifestyle and sports, music and fairy tales. 

Interactive in-person events at our new cultural center location in Downtown Atlanta. 

Happenings at various locations in Metro Atlanta and throughout the Southeast.

Virtual programs.

Check out our upcoming events.

KULTUR ENSEMBLE

FRANCO-GERMAN CULTURAL CENTER

Founded in 1976 as a branch of the Goethe Institut, our organization has served the German-speaking community in Atlanta and the Southeast for more than 45 years. 

As of September 2022, we are officially a KULTUR ENSEMBLE!

1 of 9 globally, and the only in North America, together with the Alliance Francaise d'Atlanta, we are the center for German and French language, culture, heritage and experiences in the heart of Downtown Atlanta.

Come visit!