NordArt 2027 Exhibition

The NordArt 2027 exhibition is one of the largest annual shows of contemporary art in Europe, held from 5 June to 3 October 2027 at the Carlshütte, a former iron foundry in Büdelsdorf in northern Germany. Over four months, painting, sculpture, photography, installation and video by artists from around the world fill the old industrial halls and a large sculpture park in Büdelsdorf, next to the town of Rendsburg.

About the NordArt 2027 Exhibition

NordArt takes place every summer in the Kunstwerk Carlshütte, where 22,000 m² of historic foundry halls, an 80,000 m² sculpture park and the ACO Wagenremise building become one continuous exhibition. The space is the attraction in itself: very large sculptures and installations stand next to paintings and photographs, and the industrial architecture gives the show a character that a white-walled museum cannot.

The artists are chosen each year by a jury from an international open call, so the selection changes completely from one edition to the next. Many works are for sale, and buyers deal directly with the artists.

What to Expect

• Scale: a full day at the NordArt 2027 exhibition is realistic; the halls and park are far larger than a typical gallery
• Range: painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, installation and video side by side
• Outdoor sculpture: a large park with monumental works, best seen in good weather
• Your vote: visitors choose the winners of the Public Choice Award, three prizes of €1,000 each for exhibiting artists

2027 Programme

The exhibition opens on 5 June 2027 and closes on 3 October 2027. The list of participating artists is published on 1 March 2027, after the jury has made its selection. Guided tours are offered during the exhibition; details for 2027 will appear on the NordArt website.

Who Is It For?

• Anyone interested in contemporary art, from first-time visitors to collectors
• Families and groups looking for a day out, combining the halls with the sculpture park
• Art students and artists who want to see a wide international cross-section of current work
• Visitors to Hamburg, Kiel or Schleswig-Holstein planning a cultural trip

Tickets

Ticket prices for 2027 have not been published yet. In 2026 a day ticket cost €20 from Tuesday to Friday and €23 at weekends, with reduced tickets at €18 and €20; expect a similar range. Tickets are sold on site and in the online shop. Tickets cannot be reserved for a specific time, and they are not refundable. Bring proof if you buy a reduced ticket.

Things to Know

• Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, including public holidays, 11 am to 7 pm. Closed on Mondays.
• Address: Kunstwerk Carlshütte, Vorwerksallee, 24782 Büdelsdorf, Germany. A second entrance is at Am Ahlmannkai 2.
• By car: leave the A7 motorway at the Rendsburg/Büdelsdorf exit and follow the B203 towards Büdelsdorf; the route is signposted in town.
• By train and bus: the nearest railway station is Rendsburg, and a local bus stop called Carlshütte is close to the site.
• By air: Hamburg Airport is about 100 km away.
• Accessibility: disabled parking is directly in front of the Carlshütte, and there are accessible toilets in the main building, the café and at the west entrance.
• Café: the Alte Meierei café is on site.
• Are you an artist? The call for artists for this exhibition closes on 31 October 2026. Read our guide to the NordArt 2027 open call.

Attend the NordArt 2027 Exhibition

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Opening times, ticket prices and directions are on the official NordArt website.

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Last verified: October 9, 2026