2-5 October 2025

21st MitOst Festival

Chisinau

The MitOst Festival 2025

Moldova – In between: Rural-Urban // Autocracy-Democracy // War-Peace

The 21st MitOst Festival is happening in Chișinău, Moldova, from 2–5 October 2025!

For two years we tried out a more intimate, smaller gathering concept – MitMission Lindow (2023) and MitMission Hop in Germany, Ukraine and Armenia (2024). Through these experiences, one thing became clear: the Festival is the heart of MitOst, and MitOst truly comes alive when we meet in person.

We are excited to bring back the 21st International MitOst Festival in its original format. 

Local Hosts

We’re deeply grateful to be collaborating with the local host team Ecovisio, a grasroot organization founded in 1999 and a part of our network for a long time. Their work focuses around six key areas (climate, agrifood, waste, communities, education, enterpreneurship), reflecting their growth from environmentalism to sustainable development.

By linking these six areas in a holistic approach centered around people, they aim to achieve their vision of working together instead of alone, and by empowering each other instead of judging, to reach a critical mass and create impactful change for a better change, and bring systemic change. 

 

Festival Statement

MitOst and also the MitOst Festival do not exclude anyone because of their national background and will therefore remain open to all its members. However, we do acknowledge that the war escalated by Russia into Ukrainian territories makes a lot of relationships within the MitOst cosmos difficult or even impossible to maintain. We will not mediate nor engage anyone in dialogue. The Festival relies on the respectful engagement and sensitivity of all our present network members. Focusing on Resilient Communities in Times of Uncertainty, we will be looking actively at the Ukrainian cause  and continue our efforts to support Ukraine also through the presence of our Ukraine Solidarity Fund in Maribor.

As a result of many conversations and consultations of MitOst members, we understood that the Festival as network gathering is needed this year not despite but because of the war and the difficulties our communities are going through. We want to create space for togetherness, support resilience building and, in this way, strengthen our network that is and will be facing challenges now and in the near future. We also decided to keep the name MitOst Festival because of its brand, which implies trust and values by which we operate.

Theme of the Festival

[to be updated]

No Members’ Assembly during this Festival 

The Member’s Assembly will not be happening during the Festival, but will take place as a virtual meeting on 13 November, 2025. All MitOst Members will be invited to join in the Member’s Assembly in due time.

Program

The 21st MitOst Festival Program is in the making!

Our gathering will coincide with both the local Wine Festival and important elections—two major events we’re excited to thoughtfully integrate into our gathering. Keep an eye out as we reveal more information in the upcoming weeks! 

Learning with and from each other

Impression from the 20th International MitOst Festival in Maribor, 2022
Photo: Agata Maziarz

Festival Staples

Tombola

Whether you are acquainted with our Tombola, or are new to the concept, we assure you that it is always fun participating. It a great chance to connect with Festival participants in a playful and informal atmosphere, and if you’re lucky, you get back with a gift home

We will be selling lots during the Festival. Please remember, in order to participate you have to bring a small gift. You are eligible to buy as many lots as you want, that way it will increase your chances to win. The winners of the Tombola will be announced in a special evening party during the Festival. More information to come soon!

Football Tournament

The Football Tournament will be rolling once again! As in past years, teams will go head-to-head in the competition for the Cup of Friendship.

Don’t forget to bring your sportswear, water bottles and a towel – the pitch is waiting for you! Details about registration and team sign-ups will be shared soon.

A chance to connect

Impression from the 20th International MitOst Festival in Maribor, 2022
Photo: Agata Maziarz

Fees & Registration

Join us at the MitOst Festival 2025!

Below you’ll find all the details you need about fees, deadlines, and how to secure your spot. Your Participation Fee depends on the self-assessment of your income level and your accommodation category.

All Participation Fees include: 

  • Accommodation in a shared room 
  • Access to the full Festival program 
  • Breakfast, depending on location and your accommodation type

Early Bird,
available until June 30 
  • Hostel: 100 € 
  • Hotel (shared room): 200 € 
  • Hotel (single room): 400 € 
  • Low-income rate: 
     – Hostel: 60 € 
     – Hotel (shared room): 160 €

Normal Rate,
from July 1 to September 15
  • Hostel: 150 € 
  • Hotel (shared room): 300 € 
  • Hotel (single room): 600 € 
  • Low-income rate: 
     – Hostel: 100 € 
     – Hotel (shared room): 200 € 


Please note that travel costs are not covered by your Participation Fee. Please note that we accept only pre-payments through bank transfers or PayPal. Please use PayPal only if a direct bank transfer is not possible, and make sure to process your payment within 14 days after registration. Your spot is secured only when we receive the payment.

Please note that we accept only pre-payments through bank transfers or PayPal. Please use PayPal only if a direct bank transfer is not possible, and make sure to process your payment within 14 days after registration. Your spot is secured only when we receive the payment. Find the details below. 

Payment information

Bank Transfer
MitOst e.V.
IBAN: DE13 4306 0967 1176 9528 00
BIC/SWIFT: GENODEM1GLS
Subject: MitOst Festival 2025, Your Name

PayPal: paypal@mitost.org
Subject: MitOst Festival 2025, Your Name

A place of cultural exchange

Impression from the 20th International MitOst Festival in Maribor, 2022
Photo: Agata Maziarz

Travel Fund

We want to make sure that all community members who wish to join the Festival have an equal opportunity to do so. Thanks to our 3,000 € Solidarity Fund, we offer support for travel costs for those who need it.

We understand that travel costs from various parts of the world differ and might become an obstacle to participation. We trust each other and leave it in your hands to decide whether and how much support you need.

If you’d like to apply, let us know when registering. If you find yourself in a position where you could support another member through a donation to the Solidarity Travel Fund, we would be very grateful for your contribution!

The registration form will allow you to communicate your needs with us.

Celebrating international collaboration

Impression from the 20th International MitOst Festival in Maribor, 2022
Photo: Agata Maziarz

Experiencing cultural diversity

Impression from the 20th International MitOst Festival in Maribor, 2022
Photo: Agata Maziarz