“CIRCUIT-CONTROL” is the festival dedicated to creative uses of the soldering iron. Over the last few years, the idea has evolved into a multimedia event featuring international participants. Alongside music, art and electronics, the main focus is on sharing knowledge and DIY culture. The festival also offers a networking platform for the international maker scene. So just pop along and take part in the varied workshops, talks and performances.

Workshops, talks & sessions:

7–11 September 2026, 1.00 pm–9.00 pm

No registration is required for the workshops. Admission is free, but there may be a charge for materials. The exact programme will be organised on site over the course of the week in collaboration with all tutors and participants. The 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 wide variety of multimedia installations, performances and concerts by international artists.

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

With the kind support of the Cultural Foundation of the Free State of Saxony, the Dresden Office for Culture and Monument Protection, and the Wau-Holland Foundation!! Supported by the Medien Kunst network // DresdenContemporaryArt e.V. & C. Rockefeller Centre.

7–11 September 2026, 1 pm – 9 pm
Hanse3 (Hansastrasse 3, 01097 Dresden)

! WORKSHOPS ! PRESENTATIONS ! LECTURES !

Throughout the week there will be plenty of soldering, DIY electronics, multimedia and A/V workshops.
PCB etching, laser cutting, lo-fi and hi-fi electronics for beginners and advanced learners, young and old alike.

Wednesday from 3 pm: Kids’ Special!
“Fooling about with solder”

Free entry | Donations welcome
Workshops subject to a materials fee