The 8th SILBERSALZ Festival lights up Halle (Saale) from October 29 to November 2, 2025. Join us – and stay curious!

The Motto of the SILBERSALZ Festival 2025

A spark may be small – yet it has the power to ignite something extraordinary. It symbolizes the moment of connection: when ideas ignite, atoms collide, or people come together in conversation.

Under the motto “Feel the Spark!”, the SILBERSALZ Festival 2025 celebrates these transformative moments – at the intersection of science, art, and society.

From quantum computing and artificial intelligence to renewable energy and biotechnological innovation, modern technologies are reshaping our world. But they also do more: they spark dialogue, open spaces for encounter, and inspire us to think in new ways.

“Feel the Spark!” stands for energy, empowerment, equal opportunities for the future, and the collective strength to drive change.

At the SILBERSALZ Festival, you can experience films, talks, exhibitions, immersive installations, and performances that ignite reflection, build connections, and let the sparks fly.

We are preparing an outstanding program for you – stay tuned on our website and social media channels!

💥 “Feel the Spark!” at SILBERSALZ Festival 2025
📅 October 29 – November 2, 2025 | Halle (Saale), Germany

TALK SERIES: “IRRITATE ME”
Bernhard Pörksen – Between Outrage and Insight

Thu, 25 Sept, 7:00 PM, Studio 14 – the rbb Roof Lounge, Masurenallee 20, 14057 Berlin

How can we foster open, respectful dialogue in an age of polarization and disinformation? What does it take to create a new culture of debate – and why can irritation be a catalyst for insight rather than an obstacle to it?

On 25 September 2025, renowned media scholar Bernhard Pörksen will join the “Irritate Me” series for a conversation with Peter-André Alt about the power of language, the responsibility of the media, and ways to create spaces for genuine discourse.

Find out more and sign up here