Movimentos Festwochen Autostadt
International dance festival of Autostadt with a focus on contemporary dance, complemented by concerts, matinees, soirees, theatre, film, and workshops — since 2003
2026
About Movimentos Festwochen
The Movimentos Festwochen Autostadt has been one of Germany's outstanding dance and cultural festivals since 2003. In spring (April/May), the Autostadt Wolfsburg transforms its stages — most recently, primarily the venue Hafen 1 — into a meeting point for the international dance scene. The programme includes contemporary dance, concerts, matinees, soirees, workshops, theatre, and film.
Important note: The 2026 edition has not yet been officially confirmed. Interested parties should regularly check the organiser's website movimentos.de to avoid missing the programme and dates.
Movimentos Festwochen — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Movimentos Festwochen has not yet been officially confirmed. The Autostadt has historically held its dance and cultural series in the spring (April/May). Interested parties should regularly check the organiser's website movimentos.de.
The exact programme for 2026 will be published by the organiser as soon as the edition is confirmed. The structure will follow the proven cornerstones of previous years: international dance productions, concerts from various genres, matinees and soirees, theatre and film, as well as workshops.
Possible Programme
Should the edition take place, a mix of contemporary dance, classical and crossover concerts, matinees, and workshops is expected.
Location
In previous editions, Hafen 1 was a central venue.
Highlights Movimentos Festwochen 2026
- International dance festival with a long history.
- Focus on contemporary dance.
- Multi-genre programme with concerts, theatre, and film.
- Workshops for professionals and amateurs.
- Note: 2026 edition not yet confirmed.
Programme Movimentos Festwochen 2026
Programme Structure — Should the Edition Take Place
The exact programme for 2026 will be published by the organiser. The structure will follow the proven cornerstones of previous years:
- Opening: Dance production by an international company as the opening night.
- Weekends: Concerts from classical, jazz, world, or pop music.
- Weekday Matinees: Theatre, film, and lecture performances.
- Workshop Series: Dance and movement for professionals and amateurs.
- Finale: Closing production with a major company.
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Practical information — Movimentos Festwochen
Date 2026
Date not yet confirmed — 2026 edition not officially announced. Check status on movimentos.de.
Location
Autostadt Wolfsburg, Stadtbrücke, 38440 Wolfsburg (most recently venue 'Hafen 1').
Tickets
Upon confirmation of the 2026 edition: Advance sales via movimentos.de.
Getting There
Wolfsburg main train station within a few minutes' walk.
Movimentos — A Festival with History
The Movimentos Festwochen were launched in 2003 and quickly developed into one of Germany's most important dance festivals. Renowned companies from Europe, North and South America, Africa, and Asia have performed here — Marie Chouinard, Sasha Waltz, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, and many other stars of the contemporary dance scene have visited Wolfsburg.
Contemporary Dance at the Centre
Movimentos has always focused on contemporary dance: works that experiment with movement vocabularies, address body politics, and rethink choreographic spaces. The festival presents dance not as an elitist art form, but as a sensual, immediately experienceable one.
Concerts and Crossover
The Festwochen are deliberately multi-disciplinary. In addition to dance productions, the programme features concerts from classical, jazz, world, and pop music, matinees, soirees, theatre, and film. This breadth makes Movimentos a festival for a wide audience, appealing not only to dance lovers.
Workshops and Education
Workshops for professionals and amateurs, school collaborations, and lectures round off the programme. Education has been a central concern of the festival since its inception.
Venues
The Festwochen use various locations within the Autostadt — from the KonzernForum and the Lagunenbühne to the event location Hafen 1 on the Mittelland Canal. The spatial diversity creates unique atmospheres each time.
Note on the 2026 Edition
The organisers have not yet published a festival announcement for 2026. It is possible that the format will be paused or conceptually changed. Current information will be published via movimentos.de.
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