National Contests
Tanztreffen der Jugend
26 September – 3 October 2022
From a total of 45 dance pieces submitted, the jury selected ten productions from seven German federal states for the 9th Tanztreffen der Jugend. We congratulate the invited ensembles!


Treffen junger Autor*innen
17 – 21 November 2022
For young writers who express their themes and perspectives in their own stories, plays, poems, slam poetry or free text forms.
Applications for 2022 are possible until 15 July.
Treffen junge Musik-Szene
23 – 28 November 2022
For young musicians between the ages of 11 and 21, for soloists, formations and bands that express themselves with contemporary music, lyrics and sound experiments.
Applications for 2022 are possible until 31 July.


Theatertreffen der Jugend
27 May – 4 June 2022
At the Theatertreffen der Jugend, in addition to the invited productions, there was also a supporting programme with a concert and a reading. We were delighted to finally be able to welcome you in person again to the Haus der Berliner Festspiele!
The National Contests
The national contests hosted by Berliner Festspiele are aimed at young people between the ages of 11 and 21 who are active in the fields of theatre, dance, music and literature.
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