When does the Long Night of Democracy in Traunstein take place?

The event takes place on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The central venue is the Town Hall or the City Administration Traunstein at Stadtplatz 39 in 83278 Traunstein.

What is the entry fee?

Admission to the events is free.

What program items are there?

Among other things, workshops on democratic decision-making processes and disinformation, a lecture on freedom and democracy, and the dialogue space Speaking & Listening – Experiencing Democracy are planned.

Is registration required?

For many lectures and workshops, registration is recommended or required due to limited space. Some offerings like the open museum and the citizen café are accessible without registration.

Who is the Long Night of Democracy suitable for?

The program is aimed at everyone interested in democracy, societal cohesion, political education, and respectful exchange.

Long Night Democracy Traunstein 2026

Name: Long Night of Democracy in Traunstein
Start: 2026-10-02T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-02T21:30:00+02:00
Location: Rathaus Traunstein

Long Night of Democracy in Traunstein: Think together, listen, and show your stance

On Friday, October 2, 2026, the Traunstein Town Hall will become a meeting point for exchange, inspiration, and lived democracy. The Long Night of Democracy begins at 5:00 PM with a come-together and connects political education, encounters, culture, and participation into a diverse event experience.

An evening with space for questions and new perspectives

The focus is on the question of what holds a society together – in the community, in Bavaria, Germany, and Europe. Visitors will experience an open event atmosphere where democratic values do not remain abstract, but become tangible in personal conversations, workshops, and discussions.

Diverse program at the Town Hall

The accompanying program includes the workshop Reimagining Democracy: Deciding Without Losers?, the format #believeitornot – How We Recognize Truth and Strengthen Democracy, the lecture Freedom and Democracy, and the moderated dialogue space Speaking & Listening – Experiencing Democracy. The topics include decision-making processes, disinformation, personal freedom, and respectful handling of different perspectives.

Encounter instead of confrontation

The event is aimed at everyone who wants to understand societal developments, engage, or simply have conversations with other people. The organization by the Adult Education Center Traunstein, the Catholic District Education Center Traunstein, and other actors creates a structured framework for discussion, reflection, and encounter. The City Museum Heimathaus and a citizen café in the youth center also participate with their own offerings.

Democracy as a shared experience

Especially appealing is the mix of information, dialogue, and cultural impulses. Between welcome speeches, lectures, exhibitions, and discussion formats, a public atmosphere is created that invites contemplation and listening. The Long Night of Democracy is a project of the Values Alliance Bavaria and takes place simultaneously in numerous Bavarian municipalities.

Conclusion: An evening that connects

The Long Night of Democracy in Traunstein offers a varied event experience for all who want to actively experience democracy, not just discuss it. Admission is free; for many program items, registration is recommended due to limited space. Those who want to gain new perspectives and engage in conversations with others will experience an evening with substance, closeness, and stance at the Town Hall.