Kultur Ensemble Glasgow

From June 2026, Kultur Ensemble Glasgow is creating a new framework for French-German-Scottish cooperation in Glasgow and Scotland. A cooperation between Alliance Française Glasgow and Goethe-Institut Glasgow, with support of Institut français d’Écosse, Kultur Ensemble Glasgow creates both a space for exchange and collaboration at the joint venue at Park Circus, and an opportunity for cultural cooperation across Scotland, strengthening European connections worldwide.

Review of recent Franco-German projects

Earth Month

Earth Month 2026 is a collaborative initiative between Goethe-Institut Glasgow, Institut Français d'Écosse, and Alliance Française Glasgow, aimed at fostering cultural exchange and climate action through the lens of artistic and cultural practice. 

Hop into Spring!

The librairies of the Alliance Française and the Goethe-Institut invite you to discover an Easter story in German and French. Following the story-telling session, we welcome spring with bilingual songs and organise an Easter treasure hunt.

About Kultur Ensemble

The concept of the Kultur Ensemble is rooted in the longstanding friendship between France and Germany and formalised through the 2019 Aachen Treaty, which strengthened collaboration in culture, education, and civil society. As part of this commitment, France and Germany began establishing joint cultural presences in 8 locations around the world. Today, Kultur Ensembles exist in cities such as Palermo, Ramallah, and Atlanta, with further centres planned. These initiatives promote dialogue, cultural exchange, and multilingual engagement under one roof and strengthen European ties in diverse local contexts.

In Scotland, the Kultur Ensemble builds on an already successful partnership: the Alliance Française and the Goethe-Institut have shared a physical home in Glasgow for 20+ years, and the Institut français in Edinburgh as a longstanding partner expands reach across the country. This model does not replace the institutions’ existing identities but brings them closer together, allowing for deeper collaboration while maintaining continuity for learners and visitors.