Theatertreffen der Jugend
Federal Competition for Young Theatre at Haus der Berliner Festspiele – seven youth productions, a forum, and workshops
About Theatertreffen der Jugend
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Federal Competition for Young Theatre since 1980
Alongside the Theatertreffen for professional stages, the Theatertreffen der Jugend is the second major festival brand of the Berliner Festspiele on Schaperstraße. Since 1980, the competition has brought together seven selected youth productions from all over Germany at the Haus der Berliner Festspiele every May/June – serving as a platform, meeting space, and source of inspiration for young, non-professional theatre between the ages of 14 and 21.
47th Edition 2026
In 2026, the 47th edition runs from May 30 to June 6. A five-member jury invited seven productions from five federal states out of 103 submitted productions from all 16 federal states. Featured are: ALICE im Wunderl@nd (Göttingen), ANNE (Cottbus), APOLLON – STOP TRYNA BE GOD (Düsseldorf), FRISCH gefragt! (Berlin), Mission (im)possible – in the end lies the beginning (Berlin), TRAUER//FALL (Cologne), and Zum Lachen in den Keller (Stuttgart).
Forum 2026: (Re-)Claim Space
Parallel to the performances, the Forum programme runs for the invited ensembles and accredited multipliers. The 2026 motto is: "(Re-)Claim Space: Theatre Spaces and their Political Dimension". Workshops, talks with jury members, artist discussions, research formats, and writing days frame the productions and connect young theatre makers nationwide.
At the Haus der Berliner Festspiele
The venue is the Haus der Berliner Festspiele at Schaperstraße 24, Berlin-Wilmersdorf (district of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf) – U-Bahn lines U3/U9 Spichernstraße, approx. 200 m. This traditional theatre building, with its Great Hall, Side Stage, and Foyer, is in continuous use during the festival week: workshops in the mornings, productions in the afternoons and evenings, followed by discussion rounds in the foyer.
Theatertreffen der Jugend — edition 2026
The 47th edition brings together seven youth productions from five federal states from May 30 to June 6, 2026, at the Haus der Berliner Festspiele. The selection is the result of a nationwide competition with 103 submissions. In parallel, workshops, artist talks, and discourse events are held under the Forum motto "(Re-)Claim Space".
Programme Theatertreffen der Jugend 2026
Invited Productions 2026
- ALICE im Wunderl@nd – Göttingen (Lower Saxony)
- ANNE – Cottbus (Brandenburg)
- APOLLON – STOP TRYNA BE GOD – Düsseldorf (North Rhine-Westphalia)
- FRISCH gefragt! – Berlin
- Mission (im)possible – in the end lies the beginning – Berlin
- TRAUER//FALL – Cologne (North Rhine-Westphalia)
- Zum Lachen in den Keller – Stuttgart (Baden-Württemberg)
Forum
- Motto: (Re-)Claim Space: Theatre Spaces and their Political Dimension
- Workshops, artist talks, discussion formats
- Writing days, research formats
- Accompanying programme for invited ensembles and accredited multipliers
Dates
- Selection published: March 24, 2026
- Programme published: April 30, 2026
- Pre-sale start: May 6, 2026
- Festival week: May 30 – June 6, 2026
Highlights Theatertreffen der Jugend 2026
- 47th Federal Competition for Young, Non-Professional Theatre
- Seven productions from five federal states
- 103 submissions from all 16 federal states
- Forum programme "(Re-)Claim Space"
- Workshops and artist talks at the Haus der Berliner Festspiele
Prices Theatertreffen der Jugend 2026
Single tickets are available via the Berliner Festspiele webshop, by phone (+49 30 254 89 100), or at the box office. Reduced rates are available for pupils, students, and groups. A contingent of discounted tickets is available during pre-sales and at the box office.
Practical information — Theatertreffen der Jugend
Getting There
Haus der Berliner Festspiele, Schaperstraße 24, 10719 Berlin (District Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Neighbourhood Wilmersdorf). U-Bahn lines U3/U9 Spichernstraße (approx. 200 m), Bus M19/M29.
Tickets
Single tickets are available via the Berliner Festspiele webshop, by phone (+49 30 254 89 100), or at the box office. Reduced rates are available for pupils, students, and groups.
Forum
The Forum programme is primarily for the invited ensembles but can be accredited for educators, theatre teachers, and multipliers.
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Where it takes place Theatertreffen der Jugend
Haus der Berliner Festspiele
Schaperstraße 24, 10719 Berlin