Tanztreffen der Jugend
Edition 2026 Theater Dance Contemporary dance

Tanztreffen der Jugend

Nationwide youth dance festival of the Berliner Festspiele at Haus der Berliner Festspiele – 13th edition, 26 September – 2 October 2026

Berlin — Kreisfreie Stadt Berlin (11000) Since 2014
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Dates 26 Sep — 02 Oct 2026
Venue Berlin (11000)
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About Tanztreffen der Jugend

The Tanztreffen der Jugend is Germany's nationwide festival for young contemporary and urban dance, hosted by the Berliner Festspiele as part of the Treffen junge Szene series. In 2026, the 13th edition runs from 26 September to 2 October at the Haus der Berliner Festspiele in Berlin-Wilmersdorf. A specialist jury selects, from nationwide applications, the most outstanding dance productions by young dance makers – from schools, independent theatres, dance groups and youth cultural institutions. For the 2026 edition, 62 ensembles from all 16 federal states applied. The selected productions are presented during the festival; the supporting programme includes workshops, talks and festival parties.

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A nationwide youth dance festival

The Tanztreffen der Jugend is one of the most prestigious youth dance festivals in the German-speaking world. It has been hosted by the Berliner Festspiele since 2014 as part of the Treffen junge Szene series – a programme that brings together young theatre, dance, literature and music productions from across Germany.

2026 marks the 13th edition: 62 ensembles from all 16 federal states have applied with their work. A specialist jury selects the final festival productions in a two-stage procedure – from schools, independent theatres, dance groups and youth cultural institutions. The focus is on «exemplary and remarkable works by and with young dance makers» in contemporary and urban movement languages.

Haus der Berliner Festspiele

The venue is the Haus der Berliner Festspiele at Schaperstraße 24 in the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf borough – the central venue of the Berliner Festspiele, which also hosts the Theatertreffen, Maerzmusik and Musikfest Berlin, among others. The main stage, rehearsal stages and garden turn into a meeting point for young dance makers from all over Germany for one week.

Stage, workshop, encounter

The festival combines three pillars: festival performances of the selected productions, an accompanying workshop and laboratory programme, and a talks and encounter format between the participating ensembles, their educational mentors and the Berlin dance scene. The «Über die Grenzen» (Beyond Borders) format complements the German perspective with international guest ensembles from Europe and beyond.

Impact and history

The Berliner Festspiele have documented the prize-winners and festival productions since 2014 in their media library – a growing archive of young German-language dance. For many participating dancers and choreographers, the Tanztreffen is the first major stage outside their home city. The festival is considered a talent platform and an interface between youth cultural work, the professional independent dance scene and institutional dance support in the federal state of Berlin.

Pre-selection announced on 23 June

The selection of the productions invited in 2026 is traditionally announced on 23 June 2026. An intermediate selection of the best applications from 16 federal states leads to the final festival line-up; the definitive running order will appear on the festival website in September.

Tanztreffen der Jugend — edition 2026

The 13th edition of the Tanztreffen der Jugend runs from 26 September to 2 October 2026 (8 days) at the Haus der Berliner Festspiele. From 62 applications from all 16 federal states, a specialist jury selects the final dance productions. Selection announcement: 23 June 2026. Festival programme: performances, workshops, talks, festival party.

The 2026 edition of the Tanztreffen der Jugend continues the tried-and-tested festival format: eight days of programme at the Haus der Berliner Festspiele in Berlin-Wilmersdorf, invited dance productions by young dance makers, workshops, talks and festival parties.

From 62 applications from all 16 federal states, the specialist jury has already made an intermediate selection of 16 productions from 9 federal states. The final selection of productions invited to the festival will be publicly announced on 23 June 2026. The pieces span schools, independent theatres and youth cultural work; the choreographic languages range from contemporary dance to urban styles.

Programme Tanztreffen der Jugend 2026

Key facts 2026

  • Dates: 26 September – 2 October 2026 (8 days)
  • Edition: 13th
  • Venue: Haus der Berliner Festspiele, Schaperstraße 24, 10719 Berlin
  • Organiser: Berliner Festspiele – Treffen junge Szene series
  • Selection announcement: 23 June 2026

Application status

  • 62 ensembles from all 16 federal states have applied
  • Intermediate selection: 16 productions from 9 federal states
  • Range: schools, independent theatres, dance groups, youth cultural institutions

Festival structure

  • Festival performances of the invited productions
  • Accompanying workshop and laboratory programme
  • Talks and encounter formats
  • International guest performance in the «Über die Grenzen» format
  • Closing festival party

Styles

  • Contemporary dance
  • Urban dance / hip-hop / street dance
  • Performance-oriented choreography
  • Theatre/dance crossover

Highlights Tanztreffen der Jugend 2026

  • 13th edition of the nationwide youth dance festival
  • 62 applications from all 16 federal states
  • Venue: Haus der Berliner Festspiele – central venue of the Berliner Festspiele
  • Performances + workshops + talks + festival party
  • International guest performance «Über die Grenzen»

Prices Tanztreffen der Jugend 2026

Ticket prices and availability will be published in summer 2026 on berlinerfestspiele.de. Festival-week passes and single tickets per performance are typically offered. Reduced rates for school students, university students, trainees, the unemployed and Berlin-Pass holders.

Practical information — Tanztreffen der Jugend

Getting there

Haus der Berliner Festspiele, Schaperstraße 24, 10719 Berlin (Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf borough). U-Bahn U3/U9 Spichernstraße (a few minutes' walk), plus numerous bus lines. By car: car parks along Ku'damm and Tauentzienstraße.

Tickets and start

From 26 September to 2 October 2026 (8 days). Tickets, start times and full programme: berlinerfestspiele.de/treffen-junge-szene/tanztreffen-der-jugend. The selection of invited productions will be announced on 23 June 2026.

Organiser

Berliner Festspiele / Kulturveranstaltungen des Bundes in Berlin GmbH. Series: Treffen junge Szene.

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Where it takes place Tanztreffen der Jugend

Haus der Berliner Festspiele

Schaperstraße 24, 10719 Berlin

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