Overview

• The Kirchentag, running from April 30 to May 4, 2025, features over 1,500 events across Hannover and the Messegelände, blending worship, political discussions, and cultural performances.
• President Frank-Walter Steinmeier officially opened the event with a welcome speech and plans to participate in the 'Abend der Begegnung' street festival, which anticipates up to 150,000 attendees.
• Prominent guests include Olaf Scholz, Angela Merkel, Julia Klöckner, and climate activists Luisa Neubauer and Carla Hinrichs, with discussions centered on democracy, climate action, and societal challenges.
• The €24 million event is supported by €7 million from Lower Saxony and €4 million from Hannover, with many city-center activities, including concerts, offered free of charge.
• Enhanced security measures, including traffic closures and additional surveillance, are in place to accommodate the expected 100,000 main-program visitors and daily city crowds.