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KulturPass for young people: 200 € for free for books, concerts and museums
What is the KulturPass?
The KulturPass is a federal cultural funding program that provides each young person turning 18 with a credit of 200 € to discover cultural activities and services – such as books, music, live performances and museums – via a dedicated app/website (theguardian.com).
Who benefits? And for how long?
It is aimed at everyone born in 2005 who reached the age of majority in 2023, and it has also been made available to those born in 2006 starting from March 2024.
The credit can be used until 31 December of the following year (for example, those born in 2006 can use it until the end of 2025).
What can you spend the 200 € on?
The KulturPass allows you to:
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Buy books and cultural items (such as vinyl records and notebooks).
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Book tickets for live performances like theatre plays and concerts.
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Visit museums and cinemas.
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Take part in local cultural workshops or obtain an annual pass for a library or museum (bundesregierung.de, deutschland.de).
Not included: major digital platforms (Spotify, Netflix) and large online retailers (Amazon).
How do you get it?
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Download the KulturPass app or register via the website.
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Activate your credit using your electronic ID card (eID) or your electronic residence permit (eAT).
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Browse the offers in your area – both local and nationwide.
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Use the credit to book or purchase through the app or website.
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Arrange your visit with the provider and use the designated code to pay on site (kulturpass.de).
Impact and benefits
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So far, around 285,000 young people have used the budget between 2023 and 2024 (deutschland.de).
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The credit has contributed more than 23.5 million € to supporting the local cultural sector (deutschland.de).
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The program has been extended to the 2006 cohort, and negotiations are ongoing to secure its continuation in the future (deutschland.de).
Quick overview
Item
Details
Amount
200 € per young person at age 18
Eligible groups
2005 and 2006 cohorts (18-year-olds) living in Germany
Usage period
Until 31 December of the following year
Spending areas
Books, concerts, theatre, museums, workshops
Activation
Via app/website + eID or eAT
Program continuity
Extended to the 2006 cohort; decision on the future is still in progress
Disclaimer
The editorial team of the website strives to provide accurate information through extensive research and by consulting multiple sources. Nevertheless, errors may occur or some information may be incomplete or not fully verified. Therefore, please treat the information in this article as an initial point of reference, and always contact the relevant authorities and professional bodies for confirmed and up-to-date information.
