The vibrant and culturally rich Pame Kaimakli Festival is back for its 2024 edition. The annual celebration brings together the community of Kaimakli and connects local and international participants through art, culture and social engagement. The festival will take place on 20, 21, and 22 September. In the run-up to this, a series of pre-festival activities will take place which altogether aim to transform Kaimakli into a lively, interconnected socio-cultural landscape by activating over 20 location (amongst others houses, shops, terraces, bufferzone, rooftops), and in collaboration with the neighbours welcoming over 40 artists in various locations. This year’s theme, “RE*OPEN,” is inspired by the festival’s earlier concepts of “Open Windows”, “Open Doors,” and “Open Kitchen,” expanding beyond conventional art spaces to engage with the physical and social layers of Kaimakli. The festival focuses on the ideas of ‘Stratification’ and ‘Spaces in Between,’ encouraging artists to explore the rich, layered histories and social heritage of the area. Through this theme, Pame Kaimakli 2024 aims to blend traditional and contemporary art forms, creating an inclusive and multicultural experience that resonates with the diverse community of Kaimakli. The festival will feature local and international artists and organisations, multi-layered artistic expressions, including music, theatre, film screenings, bike rides, workshops, sensory installations, dance performances. The festival will culminate with the play OUT OF NECESSITY in an updated version, returning for the first time in a public space.
