Laboratorium

Laboratorium is a self-run cultural space in Stuttgart, run by the Laboratorium e.V. It's been around long enough to celebrate 50 years of Lab history, which says a lot about how much the people behind it actually care. The venue lives on Wagenburgstraße, and it's the kind of place where the program does the talking: festivals, open-air concerts, workshops, and a whole lot of community energy. You can catch things like the Stuttgarter Ukulele-Festival here, with concerts and workshops spread across a few days. There's also a regular program lineup, so it's not just a one-off thing. The space is run by members, and they're open about how you can get involved, whether that's becoming a member, donating, or checking out the volunteer plan. It's very much a "you can be part of this if you want" vibe. What makes it worth a visit is that it doesn't try to be a polished venue. It's a real, active space with history, a working bar, and a calendar that actually reflects what the community wants…