Where is the event location?

At the Old Town Hall Cottbus, Altmarkt 21, 03046 Cottbus.

What type of event is this?

It is a Lausitz Festival format with readings and lectures that combines philosophy, art, and literature.

Is the Old Town Hall accessible?

Yes, the building is designed to be barrier-free inside and outside and includes an elevator with Braille and floor announcements.

Are there parking facilities nearby?

Yes, the city of Cottbus provides sufficient adjacent parking options at the town hall.

Lausitz Festival: Lausitz Labor

Name: Lausitz Festival: Lausitz Labor - Three Days of Philosophy at the Festival
Start: 2026-08-28T12:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-28T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Altes Stadthaus

Philosophy meets festival vibe at the Old Town Hall Cottbus

At the Lausitz Labor, the Old Town Hall will become a place for clever thoughts, lively debates, and festival atmosphere on August 28, 2026. From 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM, the focus will be on how free action and thinking can succeed – and what role forgiveness, responsibility, and new beginnings play in it. ([cottbus-tourismus.de](https://cottbus-tourismus.de/de/sommer/cottbus-erleben/veranstaltungskalender/artikel-lausitz_festival_lausitz_labor_-_drei_tage_philosophie_im_festival-0.html))

An afternoon for the curious, thinkers, and culture fans

The seventh edition of the Lausitz Labor combines philosophy, art, and literature with an open discussion format that brings together professionals and amateurs. Inspired by works such as Shakespeare's Hamlet, Ligeti's Poème Symphonique, and Bach's B Minor Mass, the focus is on the big questions of life – factually, contemporarily, and with a noticeable closeness to the audience. ([cottbus-tourismus.de](https://cottbus-tourismus.de/de/sommer/cottbus-erleben/veranstaltungskalender/artikel-lausitz_festival_lausitz_labor_-_drei_tage_philosophie_im_festival-0.html))

Historical hall, special thoughts

The Old Town Hall Cottbus is considered the first theater hall in the city and provides a fitting setting for readings, lectures, and contemporary discussions with its historical ambiance. The building is located at Altmarkt and is designed to be barrier-free both inside and outside; an elevator with Braille and floor announcements is included, as well as a modern orientation and guidance system. Additionally, the city of Cottbus offers sufficient adjacent parking options. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/kultur-und-tourismus/buehnen-ensemble-und-festivals/altes-stadthaus/))

What visitors can expect

The focus is on collective contemplation of freedom, imagination, and responsibility. The Lausitz Festival emphasizes its regional anchoring as well as its international appeal, inviting people from the Lausitz region and far beyond to explore the diversity of the region since 2020. This makes the Lausitz Labor a profound event experience – concentrated, discursive, and close to the themes of our time. ([lausitz-festival.eu](https://www.lausitz-festival.eu/de/lausitz-festival/%C3%BCber-uns?utm_source=openai))

Free admission, strong content, and a historic venue: this combination makes the event in Cottbus particularly attractive. Those who want to not only see culture but also shape it intellectually should experience this festival format live. ([cottbus-tourismus.de](https://cottbus-tourismus.de/de/sommer/cottbus-erleben/veranstaltungskalender/artikel-lausitz_festival_lausitz_labor_-_drei_tage_philosophie_im_festival-0.html))