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The Popakademie Baden-Württemberg is a barrier-free building. The building has barrier-free access, the bus stop in front of the building is also barrier-free and therefore easy to reach by public transport. The Popakademie has a handicapped parking space, a handicapped accessible WC with a pull cord and emergency call switch, the doors are suitable for wheelchair users according to DIN18040 and can be operated by pushbuttons and are equipped with finger protection. A lift with Braille lettering and a stretcher are available in case of failure. In the house there are generous movement areas with turning possibilities and there are no thresholds. A pictorial description with common pictograms ensures easy orientation in the house. Ramps and fall protection are available for the stages. Additional ergonomic barriers for staff, students and visitors are available by appointment.

For all questions regarding accessibility in the house, please contact Alexandra Reiter Alexandra.Reiter@popakademie.de.

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The Popakademie Baden-Württemberg is an higher education institution and competence centre for the music and creative industries and their pop cultural scenes. By focusing its study programmes on popular music - in economic as well as artistic terms - it offers an academic education that is unique in Germany's public university landscape. Numerous successful careers of musicians and creatives have been founded here.

Parallel to its function as a teaching institution, the Popakademie Baden-Württemberg, as a competence centre, realises numerous projects in a regional, national and international context.


Moritz Pahl
24. March 2026

Popakademie alumnus Moritz Pahl is joining Believe

Moritz Pahl, a former music business student, has moved from Sony Music to Believe. Moritz Pahl earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the Popakademie in 2013 and most recently served as Senior _ _ _
24. March 2026

The band ENGIN is releasing a new album and going on tour

The three-piece band ENGIN, consisting of singer and guitarist Engin Devekiran (B.A. in Pop Music Design), bassist David Knevels (M.A. in Popular Music), and drummer Jonas Stiegler, released _ _ _
19. March 2026

Popakademie and Mannheim Municipal Music School collaborate on Girls' Day

For Girls' Day 2026, the Popakademie Baden-Württemberg and the Mannheim Municipal Music School are joining forces and inviting girls and young women interested in music from grades 5 to 10 _ _ _


24. March 2026

The band ENGIN is releasing a new album and going on tour

The three-piece band ENGIN, consisting of singer and guitarist Engin Devekiran (B.A. in Pop Music Design), bassist David Knevels (M.A. in Popular Music), and drummer Jonas Stiegler, released _ _ _
24. March 2026

Popakademie alumnus Moritz Pahl is joining Believe

Moritz Pahl, a former music business student, has moved from Sony Music to Believe. Moritz Pahl earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the Popakademie in 2013 and most recently served as Senior _ _ _
19. March 2026

Popakademie and Mannheim Municipal Music School collaborate on Girls' Day

For Girls' Day 2026, the Popakademie Baden-Württemberg and the Mannheim Municipal Music School are joining forces and inviting girls and young women interested in music from grades 5 to 10 _ _ _
11
Apr
Bandpool Live & Loud
© Paul-Aaron Wolf
Experience the current generation of Bandpool and take a look behind the scenes of our program for promoting new artists. LIVE & LOUD!

Admission to the concert is free!
Start
20:00
Popakademie, Hafenstr. 3, Raum 001
14
Apr
Popakademie Talks
In the “Popakademie Talks” series, guests from the music and culture sector discuss various current topics. In the 2026 summer semester, three talks will be held in cooperation with the University of Mannheim and the Marchivum on the topic of “Music in Mannheim.”

The Popakademie Talks will kick off on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6 p.m. with Angie Taylor and Gagey Mrozeck.

Participation is free of charge.
Start
18:00
Popakademie, Hafenstr.33, Raum 001