korsi is a community-rooted cultural collective that creates spaces for gathering, expression, and shared belonging.
Born in Cologne and shaped by the experiences of people connected to South West Asia and North Africa (SWANA), korsi brings together artists, musicians, writers, organizers, and neighbors around a simple idea:
culture is strongest when it is shared.
Through events, performances, screenings, conversations, workshops, and collective celebrations, we create environments where people can encounter one another beyond stereotypes, borders, and expectations.
What began as a series of gatherings among friends slowly became something larger. We realized that what we were creating wasn’t simply an event — it was a space where people could feel at home, meet others, and imagine different futures together.
— Korsi Collective
We believe cultural spaces should be places of participation rather than consumption.
At korsi, people are encouraged to contribute, collaborate, share skills, and shape the environment together.
We support artists not only on stage but throughout the entire creative process.
From first conversations and concept development to production, promotion, and audience building, we aim to create sustainable opportunities for creative work.
We celebrate the richness of SWANA cultures while embracing complexity, hybridity, and change.
Traditions are not museums. They are living practices that continue to evolve through movement, migration, and exchange.
Our work is guided by principles of care, accessibility, anti-racism, and collective responsibility.
We believe culture can help build relationships that are resilient enough to face difficult conversations and meaningful enough to inspire change.
korsi is a concert and a conversation.
Our goal is belonging.
