Queer Performance Festival Returns to Berlin with "404 Identity Not Found"
The Queer Performance Festival (QPF) in Berlin is set to return for its second installment at Theater im Delphi, under the theme "404 Identity not found." Kicking off on Friday, 6 November 2026, the event will feature a free Community Get-Together & Open Stage, complete with workshops and impromptu performances. The Grand Showcase is scheduled for Saturday, 7 November, with tickets available through Reservix. Among the confirmed artists are drag performer Corazón, musician Lihla, ballroom talent Mandhla, spoken word artist Ṣịkẹmi, interdisciplinary creator Ruiqi Wang, and the choir D-Dur Dykes. The festival aims to examine queer identity amid the challenges posed by AI and political opposition, promoting fair artistic conditions. For updates, visit the QPF website or follow @queerperformancefestival on Instagram.
Key facts
- QPF's second edition runs 6–7 November 2026 at Theater im Delphi in Berlin
- The 2026 theme is "404 Identity not found"
- A free Community Get-Together & Open Stage opens the festival on Friday, 6 November in Delphi's Orakel
- The Grand Showcase takes place Saturday, 7 November, with tickets via Reservix
- Confirmed lineup includes Corazón, Lihla, Mandhla, Ṣịkẹmi, Ruiqi Wang, and D-Dur Dykes
- The programme spans drag, ballroom, dance, ballet, spoken word, and contemporary circus
- The theme addresses AI, algorithmic bias, and political backlash against queer visibility
- The festival advocates for equitable working conditions and visibility structures in the performing arts
Entities
Artists
- Corazón
- Lihla
- Mandhla
- Ṣịkẹmi
- Ruiqi Wang
Institutions
- Queer Performance Festival
- Theater im Delphi
- D-Dur Dykes
- Reservix
- Kaltblut Magazine
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany