M26: A lively meeting place and culture in Regensburg!
Regensburg's M26 promotes intercultural exchange with a community café and a variety of events for all cultural groups.

M26: A lively meeting place and culture in Regensburg!
A lively place for encounters and integration – that is the M26 near Regensburg main station. How regensburg.de reports, the M26 aims to be a low-threshold and inclusive cultural venue that offers visitors from different cultural backgrounds a platform. People come together here to learn German and exchange ideas. The integrated community café plays a central role in this.
The charm of the Community Café lies in its openness. Open from Monday to Wednesday between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., it invites you to linger over a cup of coffee or tea, which is offered on a donation basis. Whether for relaxation or as a quiet place to work – there is no pressure to consume here, which makes the café particularly inviting. Regular guests appreciate not only the convenience of use, but also the friendly atmosphere in which it is easy to strike up a conversation. M26 culture highlights the importance of the café and the dedicated team.
Cultural diversity and participation
The M26 also offers space for cultural events that deal with urban topics. In 2024, 350 events with around 30,000 visitors have already taken place. The demand for suitable premises is high, and the available rooms for 2025 are already being snapped up quickly. A large part of the space is allocated to clubs and institutions as part of cultural sponsorships, which enables various actors to bring the space to life. These sponsorships not only encourage participation, but also innovation within the community.
The fact that the M26 is not only a place for social interaction, but also a space for promoting social integration is confirmed by the study results of the ZHAW Center for Cultural Management. Loud ZHAW It examines how participatory cultural places and projects can develop integration potential for people of different origins. The specific design of cultural offerings plays an important role. The findings from this help to create a sustainable framework for the development of such places.
A look into the future
The M26 will remain in existence beyond 2026 and continue to serve as a place of care. The many volunteers who are committed to the area and the city are an essential part of this success. Your commitment contributes significantly to making the M26 a place where integration and cultural exchange are at the forefront.
In a pleasant atmosphere, with a diverse range of offerings and a team that has a good knack for cultural participation, the M26 remains an important meeting point for everyone who is looking for a piece of home in Regensburg. It shows that social meeting spaces are more than just places - they are pioneers for an inclusive and lively urban society.