Circuit Control 2026

CIRCUIT CONTROL

The Soldering Spectacle in Dresden

07.– 12.09.2026

“CIRCUITCONTROL” is the festival dedicated to creative uses of the soldering iron. In recent years, this idea has evolved into a multimedia event featuring international participants. In addition to music, art, and electronics, the festival focuses primarily on knowledge sharing and DIY culture. The festival also serves as a networking platform for the international maker scene. So just stop by and take part in the diverse workshops, talks, and performances.

Workshops, Talks & Sessions:
07–11 September 2026, 1:00–9:00 pm
No registration is required for the workshops. Admission is free, although there may be material costs. The detailed programme will be developed collaboratively on site throughout the week with all instructors and participants. A more detailed schedule will be published online during the week.

Concerts, Performances & Installations:
12 September 2026, 6:00 pm–midnight
The highlight of the workshop week is the closing event, featuring a diverse range of multimedia installations, performances, and concerts by international artists.

The exact line-up will be announced during the week. A cultural contribution fee will be charged for the closing evening.

With the kind support of the Cultural Foundation of the Free State of Saxony, the Office for Culture and Monument Protection Dresden, and the Wau Holland Foundation!!

Introduction

“CIRCUIT-CONTROL” is the festival for the creative use of soldering irons. In recent years, the idea has evolved into a multimedia happening with international participants. In addition to music, art and programming, the focus is still on sharing knowledge and DIY culture. The festival also offers a networking platform for the international maker scene.

In cooperation with various initiatives, institutions and spaces in Dresden, many interesting projects will hopefully be created, as we will have the opportunity to use 3D printers, laser cutters and etching equipment.

The participants of “CIRCUIT-CONTROL” come from Germany, Austria, England, Holland, Spain, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. They include artists, musicians, programmers, engineers and, above all, lots of free spirits.

The “CIRCUIT-CONTROL” festival always promises to be an exciting week…come along if you are there!!!

Partners and Support:

The festival is held in cooperation with Konglomerat e.V., the Lacking Sound Festival (Taiwan), and the
OUTSIDEININSIDEOUTINSIDEOUTOUTSIDEIN collective (CZ).

With the kind support of the Cultural Foundation of the Free State of Saxony, the Office for Culture and Monument Protection, the Klippel Foundation, the Wau-Holland Foundation, and the Media Art Network. Furthermore there was support from National Culture and Arts Foundation (Taiwan) and the Taipei City Government Department of Cultural Affairs.

Organizer:

Metaknoten e.V. – A network collective of international artists, musicians, programmers, engineers, organizers and free spirits founded in Dresden in 2021.

https://www.metaknoten.net

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