Bad Kreuznach tanzt

Dance in the City

„Bad Kreuznach tanzt” is part of a growing movement of German cities bringing dance and movement into public spaces. Role models include festivals in Berlin, Hamburg, or Paris („Fête de la Musique” inspired). Dance is not only shown as a performance but also conveyed as a participatory offer – with accessible workshops and open dance floors.

Variety of Styles and Participatory Offers

The program includes classical ballroom and Latin American dances, Salsa and Bachata, Tango Argentino, Modern and Contemporary Dance, Hip-Hop and Street Dance, Belly Dance, Folk dances from around the world, Swing dance, Jazz Dance, and Ballet show dance. Dance schools from Bad Kreuznach and the region showcase their work, offer short taster sessions, and invite participation. Anyone can spontaneously start dancing on the open dance floors.

Stages, Squares, Atmosphere

Various squares in the city center are used: Kornmarkt, Salinenplatz, Fischerstraße. Each stage has its own focus, and the audience moves freely between locations. Cafés and restaurants open their outdoor seating areas, and pop-up bars and food trucks provide refreshments. The combination of dance, wine (through the parallel Eiermarkt wine festival), and summer nights is what makes the festival appealing.

Parallel Event: Eiermarkt Wine Festival

From June 5 to 6, 2026, the Eiermarkt wine festival, one of the established wine festivals in Bad Kreuznach, will take place concurrently. Nahe region winemakers will serve their wines at the Eiermarkt – a historic square in the old town – with catering and music. The two festivals complement each other and create a diverse city center program.