When does the Pop-Up Media Workshop take place?

The event runs from June 7th to 9th, 2026 in Gera.

Where is the Pop-Up Media Workshop?

At the Culture and Congress Center Gera, Schloßstraße 1, 07545 Gera.

What is the entry fee?

The open workshop offering is free of charge.

What age group is the offering intended for?

The offerings are aimed at children aged 8 to 12 years.

Do you need to register?

Groups are asked to register in advance.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, the KuK offers step-free access, an elevator, wheelchair spaces, and an accessible toilet.

Gera's Media Workshop turns children into explorers, creators, and festival heroes

Name: Pop-Up Media Workshop
Start: 2026-06-07T09:06:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-10T01:59:59+02:00
Location: Kultur- und Kongresszentrum

Experience, experiment and create media: The Pop-Up Media Workshop in Gera

In the middle of the festival activities of the GOLDEN SPATZ, a hands-on workshop opens in Gera for children and families who are eager to engage with media, creativity, and hands-on experimentation. From June 7th to 9th, 2026, the Pop-Up Media Workshop at the Gera Culture and Congress Center invites you to an open, free event – with workstations, school formats, and a special after-work evening in the cinema. ([goldenerspatz.de](https://goldenerspatz.de/festival/pop-up-medienwerkstatt/?utm_source=openai))

A festival offering with a hands-on character

The Pop-Up Media Workshop targets children aged 8 to 12 years and emphasizes active learning: tinkering, experimenting, and creating. The official festival text highlights self-directed creation and shared experiences as the core of the format. This leads to a lively event experience that combines media education with play, curiosity, and audience engagement. ([gera.de](https://www.gera.de/event/pop-up-medienwerkstatt))

What visitors can expect

On Sunday, June 7th, 2026, the open workshop will be accessible to the public. On Monday, there will be school workshops, additional open workshop times for adults, and an after-work in the cinema. On Tuesday, there are more school workshops and once again an open workshop in the afternoon. This makes the event a compact, versatile media format with a smart event concept and clear target audience communication. ([goldenerspatz.de](https://goldenerspatz.de/festival/pop-up-medienwerkstatt/?utm_source=openai))

Location with strong infrastructure

The venue is the Gera Culture and Congress Center at Schloßstraße 1. The building features large foyers, conference rooms, its own gastronomy, an adjacent parking garage, and proximity to the main train station. Additionally, the building is designed to be accessible: there are step-free entrances, an elevator, wheelchair spaces in the hall, and an accessible toilet. ([gera.de](https://www.gera.de/event/pop-up-medienwerkstatt))

Organization with experience in children's media

The organizer is the German Children's Media Foundation Goldener Spatz. The foundation was established in 1993 to ensure the festival's long-term viability; the festival itself has historical roots dating back to the national children's film festival founded in 1979. Today, the GOLDEN SPATZ is recognized as the largest festival for German-speaking children's media and is an established player in media education and event planning. ([goldenerspatz.de](https://goldenerspatz.de/stiftung/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: The Pop-Up Media Workshop brings children, families, and young curious minds directly into creative action. Those who want to not just see media but shape it themselves will experience a vibrant festival offering with high entertainment density. Join in Gera and discover the workshop atmosphere live. ([goldenerspatz.de](https://goldenerspatz.de/festival/pop-up-medienwerkstatt/?utm_source=openai))