Treffen junge Szene

Music: Sonnenkind with „Abandoned“, © Berliner Festspiele / Treffen junge Szene

Tanztreffen der Jugend

27 September to 3 October 2025

53 ensembles from 13 federal states have submitted their works for the 12th Tanztreffen der Jugend.

The selection has been made. The programme schedule will be announced at the end of July.

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Treffen junge Musikszene

19 to 24 November 2025

Do you write or produce your own songs? Would you like to play a concert in Berlin? Would you like to get to know other young musicians and try out your skills in workshops with professionals?

Then apply now!
Deadline for applications: 31 July 2025

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Treffen junger Autor*innen

20 to 24 November 2025

You like to write poems, plays, short stories, slam poetry or experiment with language?
Do you want to present your texts to an audience at a reading in Berlin?
Would you like to meet other young authors, exchange ideas with professionals, and try out writing workshops?

Then apply now!
Deadline for applications: 15 July 2025

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Theatertreffen der Jugend

30 May to 6 June 2025

60 ensembles from 13 federal states have submitted their productions for the 46th Theatertreffen der Jugend 2025.

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Treffen junge Szene

The Treffen junge Szene hosted by Berliner Festspiele are aimed at young artists between the ages of 11 and 21 who are active in the fields of theatre, dance, music and literature. The meetings of the winners of the previous national contests in Berlin present the artistic work of the young generation are an opportunity for the exchange of ideas, for development and for self-reflection.

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Literature

25th international literature festival berlin

11 to 24 September 2025

The international literature festival berlin, or ilb for short, is considered one of the most important literary festivals in the world. The programme for the 25th ilb will take place from 11 to 20 September 2025. The Young Programme will run from 15 to 24 September 2025. The main venue is the Haus der Berliner Festspiele, with additional locations for the Young Programme including Theater an der Parkaue and the Gelbe Villa.

The Treffen junge Szene of the Berliner Festspiele comprise four national contests, which are sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ) and the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR).

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