International Solo Dance Theater Festival Stuttgart
30th Anniversary Edition — International Competition for Contemporary Solo Performance
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Three Decades of Solo Dance Theater in Stuttgart
In 1997, the Solo Dance Theater Festival began as a small platform for solo performances in contemporary dance. Today, it is one of Europe's most important solo competitions — a partner of the European Festivals Association (EFA), collaborating with dance houses in Brazil, Cyprus, Israel, Spain, Austria, Italy, Denmark, and Switzerland. The 30th anniversary edition in 2026 marks a milestone that garners international attention in the contemporary dance scene.
Competition Format
Both emerging and established choreographers submit solo productions. An international jury selects the final acts. During the festival, artists present their pieces to the audience and jury, followed by the awarding of prizes and accolades. The winners embark on an international tour starting in November 2026, realized through partner organizations in several countries — a significant career platform for aspiring choreographers.
Meeting Point Rotebühlplatz
The venue is the Treffpunkt Rotebühlplatz, the cultural and educational center of VHS Stuttgart. Three stages are spread across the building — the main stage in the large hall, a studio for more intimate pieces, and the foyer for after-show gatherings. The atmosphere is focused and professional, not boisterously festive: the audience comes to watch, discuss, and compare.
Solo Choreo and Solo Dialogue
The festival doesn't stand alone: Solo Choreo (in its 7th edition in 2026) is a regional platform for Stuttgart-based choreographers, opening the festival on March 11. Solo Dialog and SoloConnection expand the concept with discussion formats, workshops, and mentoring programs. Thus, the festival is not only a competition but also a meeting point for the international solo dance scene.
Solo Dance Theater Festival — edition 2026
30th Anniversary Edition 2026
The 2026 edition is a special one: 30 years of the Solo Dance Theater Festival Stuttgart. Five days of programming featuring an international competition, discussion forums, workshops, and a celebratory awards ceremony on Sunday.
The festival opens on Wednesday, March 11, with Solo Choreo — the local platform for Stuttgart choreographers. From March 12 to 15, the international competition evenings will follow.
Programme Solo Dance Theater Festival 2026
2026 Program
- Wednesday, March 11 — Opening with Solo Choreo: Solos by local Stuttgart choreographers, followed by the festival opening
- Thursday, March 12 — Competition Evening 1: international solos
- Friday, March 13 — Competition Evening 2
- Saturday, March 14 — Competition Evening 3, afternoon discussion forum
- Sunday, March 15 — Finale, awards ceremony, closing performance with winner solos
Participating Countries 2026 (Selection)
- China — Choreographers from Beijing and Shanghai
- USA — New York and West Coast scene
- Ivory Coast — African contemporary dance scene
- Israel — Kibbuz Contemporary Dance Companies, Tel Aviv independent scene
- Europe — Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain
Accompanying Program
- Solo Dialog — Discussion rounds with choreographers and dance critics
- SoloConnection — Mentoring for emerging choreographers
- Winners' Tour — Starts November 2026
Detailed program and tickets available at solo-tanz-theater.de.
Highlights Solo Dance Theater Festival 2026
- 30th Anniversary Edition
- International choreographers from 5 continents
- Solo Choreo (local scene) for the opening
- Theme "Solo performance in contemporary dialogue"
- Winners' tour starting November 2026
Prices Solo Dance Theater Festival 2026
Single tickets 15–25 EUR (concessions approx. 10–18 EUR). Festival pass for all performances approx. 60–80 EUR. Tickets via solo-tanz-theater.de or VHS Stuttgart.
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Getting There
The Treffpunkt Rotebühlplatz is centrally located in Stuttgart's city center, near the Rotebühlplatz U-Bahn station (lines U 1, U 2, U 4, U 9, U 14). It's an 8-minute walk or one U-Bahn stop from the main train station (Hauptbahnhof). By car, take the A 8 motorway (exit Stuttgart-Mitte), with parking available in garages on Königstraße and Marienplatz.
Tickets
Tickets are available via www.solo-tanz-theater.de and VHS Stuttgart. Single tickets range from 15 to 25 EUR, with a festival pass for all performances costing approximately 60–80 EUR.
Tip
Due to the international artists, performances are often multilingual or non-verbal (purely physical), so there are no language barriers.
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Where it takes place Solo Dance Theater Festival
Treffpunkt Rotebühlplatz / VHS Stuttgart
Rotebühlplatz 28, 70182 Stuttgart