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Discover Bayer Arts and Culture
Art and science – two impulses, one stage. At Bayer Arts and Culture, we create spaces where curiosity, creativity, and new perspectives emerge. Since its founding, the company has been engaged in diverse cultural activities, focusing on art promotion as well as offerings for employees and the public.
About Bayer Arts and Culture
Since 1907, Bayer Arts and Culture has stood for a sophisticated program that brings together world stars, young talents, and artistic ensembles. At the Erholungshaus in Leverkusen, Germany, and other venues, you can experience concerts, dance, theater, and cross-disciplinary formats at the highest level. Discover how Bayer lives cultural responsibility – diverse, curious, and open to new perspectives.
The stARTfestival
Bayer's stARTfestival reimagines well-known genres with interdisciplinary projects, world premieres, multimedia formats, and exceptional artistic personalities. Each year, a programme is created between Leverkusen, Wuppertal, and other cities that brings classical music into the present and connects it with other arts. Be inspired by new soundscapes, surprising collaborations, and bold formats. Ticket sales always begin in the autumn.
The stARTacademy
The stARTacademy is Bayer's support program for young talents: It accompanies highly talented young musicians, ensembles, and artists from music, dance, and film both financially and ideologically on their journey. Individual support and tailored projects help the artists to develop their careers independently and sustainably. Discover the voices, sounds, and ideas that will shape the stages of tomorrow.
The Leverkusen Jazz Days
The Leverkusen Jazz Days have been one of the defining jazz festivals in Germany for decades, attracting thousands of visitors every year. At the Erholungshaus and other venues, a unique festival atmosphere is created where jazz, soul, funk, and related styles can freely flourish. Immerse yourself in intense concert evenings, surprising crossover projects, and encounters that resonate long after.
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