TFFB – Tanz & Folk Festival Berlin
Three days of Bal Folk, Trad Dance, and traditional European dance music at WABE Prenzlauer Berg – 10th Anniversary Edition
About TFFB Berlin
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Bal Folk – The European Dance Tradition Lives On
Bal Folk is a revival of traditional European dance forms that emerged in France in the 1970s: Bourrée, Mazurka, Schottische, Waltz, Polka. Beyond France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, a vibrant scene has developed, which is now also represented in Germany with festivals, regular dance evenings, and schools. Berlin's Spreefolk scene is one of the most active in German-speaking countries.
Three Days of Workshops and Bals
The TFFB format combines dance workshops for various levels during the day – from beginners to advanced – with evening concerts and bals. Bands from all over Europe are invited: French Bourrée specialists, Scandinavian fiddle ensembles, Irish Trad groups, Balkan brass bands. The WABE on Danziger Straße has been the festival stage for years – a large hall with a good dance floor.
Last Edition at WABE
The 10th Anniversary Edition is also the festival's final edition at WABE. The cultural center will be renovated in the coming years; the Spreefolk crew is looking for a new venue for subsequent editions. For many Bal Folk fans from Germany and Europe, this 10th edition is therefore a double occasion: anniversary and farewell edition.
The Berlin Folk Scene
Spreefolk e.V. organizes bals, dance classes, and concerts in Berlin year-round. In addition, there is the initiative BalFolk Berlin and several schools for traditional dance. The scene is intergenerational, international, queer-friendly, and emphasizes egalitarianism: dancers change partners for each set, and roles are not strictly assigned.
TFFB Berlin — edition 2026
The 10th edition of TFFB is also the last edition at WABE – the cultural center will be renovated afterwards. Three days of programming: Friday evening opening bal, Saturday all-day workshops and a grand bal with two or three bands in the evening, Sunday morning workshops and a closing bal in the afternoon.
The bands for the 10th edition represent an international lineup from Europe's Bal Folk strongholds. Spreefolk published the detailed program on their website shortly before the festival. The festival pass is sold out; an internal ticket exchange via [email protected] facilitates last-minute ticket transfers between sellers and buyers.
Programme TFFB Berlin 2026
Friday, January 30th, 2026 – Opening
- Evening – Opening concert and first bal at WABE
- International bands (Bal Folk, traditional dance music)
Saturday, January 31st, 2026 – Workshops and Main Evening
- Morning/Afternoon – Dance workshops for various levels (Bourrée, Mazurka, Schottische, Balkan dances, Swedish Polska)
- Evening – Grand bal with multiple bands
Sunday, February 1st, 2026 – Closing
- Morning – Workshops
- Afternoon – Closing bal at WABE
- Sunday Day Ticket: €25 / reduced €18 (limited availability)
The full workshop and band program will be published on spreefolk.de before the festival begins.
Highlights TFFB Berlin 2026
- 10th Anniversary Edition of TFFB
- Last edition at WABE Prenzlauer Berg (renovation to follow)
- Three days of workshops, concerts, and bals
- International bands from France, Scandinavia, the Balkans, Ireland
- Festival pass sold out
Prices TFFB Berlin 2026
Practical information — TFFB Berlin
Getting There
Tram M10 to Husemannstraße/Knaackstraße, then approx. 5 minutes walk. Alternatively, U-Bahn U2 Eberswalder Straße. By car: Parking in the surrounding residential streets.
Tickets
Festival pass sold out. Sunday day ticket, February 1st, 2026: €25 / reduced €18 (as of 2026). Internal ticket exchange via [email protected].
Organizer
Spreefolk e.V. (Berlin). Detailed program and workshop registrations at spreefolk.de.
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Where it takes place TFFB Berlin
WABE Berlin (Danziger Straße 101)
Danziger Straße 101, 10405 Berlin