Important Information about the KulturPass 2025
The KulturPass will expire at the end of 2025. After evaluating usage patterns and taking into account the assessment of the Federal Audit Office, the federal government does not plan to continue the programme. Budgets that have already been activated can be used until 30 November 2025.
What does this mean for providers?
What does this mean for users?
How does the KulturPass work?
For providers:
Cultural providers can register on the KulturPass platform, where they can offer their events and cultural products. All that is required for registration is an ELSTER certificate. This certificate serves as verification for the providers, who can then providet their offers on the virtual marketplace. The costs for the offers handed out to the 18-year-olds are refunded afterwards.
For all 18-year-olds:
In 2024, anyone living in Germany and turning 18 in 2024 could register for the KulturPass. Identification takes place via the online ID procedure or via online banking of the Sparkasse. A budget of 100 euros was then provided. The budget can be used, for example, for tickets for concerts, theater performances, cinema visits, museum visits or parks as well as books, sound recordings, sheet music or musical instruments. The desired offer is reserved via the app and then collected on site. The budget can be spent until 31.11.2025.
Who is behind the KulturPass?
The KulturPass is an initiative of the German Bundestag together with the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media.
What is the technology behind the KulturPass?
On GitHub, tech-interested or tech-savvy people can find the open source code (source code) of the app and information about the architecture of the marketplace (documentation).