Mind the Gap

- no age

Festival week theme 2023-2025

If you've travelled on the London Underground, you've probably heard a voice reminding you to 'mind the gap' as people get on and off the train.

But when you hear 'Mind the Gap' in the context of the Festival, we think of a number of other meanings.

Imagine something new and unknown suddenly popping up in your path. Do you become a little reluctant? A little hostile? Or wildly curious?

Whatever your initial reaction, 'Mind the Gap' is all about being aware of the many new changes that sprout up in the cityscape during the Festival and in our society.

It's also about respecting the differences between us - the small cracks - but at the same time taking care that they don't develop into big gaps.

We say "Mind the Gap" during Aarhus Festival from 2023 to 2025.

Sub-theme 2025: Aarhus Festival - no age

On the occasion of the 60th anniversary edition of the Festival in 2025, we say 'Aarhus Festival - no age'.

No age as in 60 years is no age (because 60 is the new 30!).

But just as much, the sub-theme for 2025 is a desire to explore time. Time as in history. Time as in evolution. Time as in generations.

With the main theme 'Mind the Gap' in mind, 'Aarhus Festival - no age' is about the time between us. About the time we should share rather than divide.

Throughout its first 59 editions, the festival has been characterised by being a great meeting place across the board. People come to Festugen with their own starting points, their own stories and memories, their own experiences and expectations. Festugen has a past - but it also has a present and a future. A future we are creating together.

We look forward to creating the Festival with you for the 60th time from 29 August to 7 September 2025 - regardless of age.