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The Popakademie Baden-Württemberg is a barrier-free building. The building has barrier-free access, the bus stop in front of the building is also barrier-free and therefore easy to reach by public transport. The Popakademie has a handicapped parking space, a handicapped accessible WC with a pull cord and emergency call switch, the doors are suitable for wheelchair users according to DIN18040 and can be operated by pushbuttons and are equipped with finger protection. A lift with Braille lettering and a stretcher are available in case of failure. In the house there are generous movement areas with turning possibilities and there are no thresholds. A pictorial description with common pictograms ensures easy orientation in the house. Ramps and fall protection are available for the stages. Additional ergonomic barriers for staff, students and visitors are available by appointment.

For all questions regarding accessibility in the house, please contact Alexandra Reiter Alexandra.Reiter@popakademie.de.

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The Popakademie Baden-Württemberg is an higher education institution and competence centre for the music and creative industries and their pop cultural scenes. By focusing its study programmes on popular music - in economic as well as artistic terms - it offers an academic education that is unique in Germany's public university landscape. Numerous successful careers of musicians and creatives have been founded here.

Parallel to its function as a teaching institution, the Popakademie Baden-Württemberg, as a competence centre, realises numerous projects in a regional, national and international context.


20. May 2026

Popakademie acts performing live at the 2026 Mannheim City Festival

Once again this year, the Popakademie Baden-Württemberg will be represented at the Mannheim City Festival with exciting musical talents. From May 29th to 31st 2026, downtown Mannheim will once again be transformed into a large festival grounds featuring numerous stages, culinary offerings, and a diverse music program.


Alice Merton @ Elias Koehler
18. May 2026

Popakademie alumna Alice Merton at the 2026 Nibelungen Festival

As part of this year’s Nibelungen Festival in Worms, Popakademie alumna Alice Merton (B.A. in Pop Music Design) will be responsible for the musical arrangement of the festival production “The Queen of the Huns.” Together with British singer, musician, and composer Alexander Wolfe of Les Enfants Terribles, Alice Merton will also perform live as a singer and musician on stage in front of Worms Cathedral during the performances.


07. May 2026

Popakademie Open House with MACK

On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, starting at 6 p.m., producer MACK will be a guest at the Popakademie Baden-Württemberg’s Open House. In conversation with Derek von Krogh, he will discuss his work with legendary artists such as Queen, David Bowie, Giorgio Moroder, T.Rex, Deep Purple, the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, the Electric Light Orchestra, the Scorpions, Billy Squier, Meat Loaf, BAP, Extreme, and many more.


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26
May
Open House with MACK
Open House
Open House with MACK (producer for Queen, Bowie, Meat Loaf, Black Sabbath, Extreme, and BAP). In conversation with Derek von Krogh.
Popakademie, Hafenstr.33, Raum 001
10
Jun
Popakademie Talks at Marchivum
In the “Popakademie Talks” series, guests from the music and culture sector discuss various current topics. In the 2026 summer semester, three talks will be held in cooperation with the University of Mannheim and the Marchivum on the topic of “Music in Mannheim.”

On Tuesday, June 10, 2026, the Popakademie Talks will take place at 6 p.m. at the Marchivum, featuring Klaus Hiltscher, Peter Seiler, and representatives from the Milk Club, who will discuss music venues in Mannheim. Afterward, Klaus Hiltscher—Mannheim’s oldest DJ—will spin some tunes as we enjoy drinks together.

Participation in the talk is free of charge.
Start
18:00
Marchivum Mannheim