Fahrenheitdays

Fahrenheitdays is an international arts festival that combines electronic music, visual art, and climate-focused programming. Founded in 2010 by a coalition of artists and environmental organizations, the festival aims to create a platform for experimental sound and multimedia work while raising public awareness of climate change and urban heat dynamics.

The event is typically held over three days in late summer and alternates between three host cities in Europe and North America. Programming includes live performances by electronic and ambient musicians, audiovisual installations, panel discussions on climate resilience and urban planning, film screenings, and workshops on sustainable production practices. Curators emphasize site-specific work that responds to local environmental conditions and urban microclimates.

Fahrenheitdays has been noted for its collaborations with scientists and local communities, commissioning projects that use temperature data, heat maps, and interactive sensors as creative material. The festival promotes low-carbon logistics, including sustainable stages, waste reduction measures, and partnerships with public transit providers. It also operates a residency program that supports emerging artists working at the intersection of art, technology, and environmental research.

Critical reception of Fahrenheitdays highlights its interdisciplinary approach and commitment to ecological themes, though some observers have called for greater accessibility and broader geographic representation. The festival has inspired smaller, locally organized events that adopt similar practices around climate-aware cultural programming.