Treffen junge Musikszene
National competition for young musicians (ages 11–21) for their own music and lyrics at the Haus der Berliner Festspiele
About Treffen junge Musikszene
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Where Germany's Young Pop Scene Emerges
The Treffen junge Musikszene is one of the oldest continuous talent development programs in German federal culture. Since 1984 – for over four decades – it has offered young musicians from all over Germany a platform for their self-written or self-produced music. The list of alumni includes numerous now-prominent names in the German pop, hip-hop, and singer-songwriter scene, who first performed publicly at the Treffen in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s.
How the Treffen Works
Solo artists, bands, and producers between the ages of 11 and 21 can apply with their own recordings. The application deadline is July 31st each year. A jury of music professors, producers, journalists, and artists selects around 80 participants who come to the Haus der Berliner Festspiele for the festival in November. They perform their own concert, participate in workshops, receive coaching from professional musicians, and network with each other.
Berliner Festspiele and Wilmersdorf
The Treffen junge Musikszene is part of the Treffen junge Szene program series by the Berliner Festspiele, which also includes the Treffen junger Autor:innen (literature) and the Treffen junges Theater (drama). The venue is the Haus der Berliner Festspiele at Schaperstraße 24 in the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district – one of Berlin's most important theaters. The Treffen is funded by federal cultural funding.
Treffen junge Musikszene — edition 2026
The program spans six days of concerts, workshops, coaching sessions, panels, and networking formats. The exact daily schedule will be published in October 2026 on the festival website. Tickets for the concerts will be available from the program release.
Programme Treffen junge Musikszene 2026
The Treffen junge Musikszene 2026 runs from November 25th to 30th, 2026 at the Haus der Berliner Festspiele, Schaperstraße 24, 10719 Berlin-Wilmersdorf. Organizer: Berliner Festspiele / Treffen junge Szene.
Application 2026
- Application deadline: July 31st, 2026
- Eligibility: Solo artists, bands, and producers between 11 and 21 years old
- Application format: Own self-written, self-penned, or self-produced music (recordings)
- Selection: Jury of music professors, producers, journalists, and artists
- Number of selected participants: around 80
Festival Program (Typical Structure)
- Concerts by selected solo artists, bands, and producers
- Workshops in songwriting, lyric writing, production, vocals, instruments, stage presence
- Coaching sessions with professional musicians, coaches, and mentors
- Panels and discussions on topics such as the music business, self-marketing, rights, streaming strategies
- Networking formats for the young participants among themselves
Concert Tickets
Tickets for the concerts will be published from October 2026 on berlinerfestspiele.de/treffen-junge-szene. The concerts are generally open to the public, with admission traditionally very affordable.
History and Significance
The Treffen junge Musikszene has been running since 1984 and is one of the oldest nationwide talent development programs for popular music in Germany. Numerous now-prominent names in the German pop, hip-hop, R&B, and singer-songwriter scene participated in the Treffen during their youth.
Highlights Treffen junge Musikszene 2026
- Nationwide talent competition since 1984
- Around 80 selected participants from all over Germany
- Six festival days of concerts, workshops, and coaching
- Application deadline July 31st, 2026 (own recordings)
- Venue: Haus der Berliner Festspiele in Wilmersdorf
Prices Treffen junge Musikszene 2026
Free application. Tickets for the concerts will be available from October 2026, admission traditionally very affordable (discounts for pupils and students). Getting here: U3/U9 Spichernstraße subway + three minutes walk.
Practical information — Treffen junge Musikszene
Getting Here
Subway lines U3/U9 to Spichernstraße – a three-minute walk. Bus lines M19, M29, 204, 249 in the vicinity. Ten minutes on foot from Kurfürstendamm.
Application and Tickets
Apply by July 31st via berlinerfestspiele.de. Tickets for the festival concerts will be sold starting with the program release in October; admission is usually very affordable.
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Where it takes place Treffen junge Musikszene
Haus der Berliner Festspiele
Schaperstraße 24, 10719 Berlin