Treffen junge Szene

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

Tanztreffen der Jugend

26 September to 2 October 2026

More than 60 productions from across Germany have submitted their works for the 13th Tanztreffen der Jugend.

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Treffen junge Musikszene

25 to 30 November 2026

Applications for the Treffen junge Musikszene are no longer possible.
The selection will be announced on 8 September 2026.

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Treffen junger Autor*innen

26 to 30 November 2026

Applications for the Treffen junger Autor*innen are no longer possible.
The selection will be announced on 15 September 2026.

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Theatertreffen der Jugend

Are you passionate about theatre and the stage?
Have you developed a play or performance?
Would you like to show your work in Berlin and try it out in workshops together with other young theatre makers?

Applications for the Theatertreffen der Jugend 2027 will open in October 2026.

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Newsletter of the Treffen junge Szene

When will the next entry period start for the Treffen junge Szene? Who is in the selection for the next festival and when will the dates for the programme be published? Sign up now and stay up to date with our newsletter!

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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.

The Treffen junge Szene of the Berliner Festspiele comprise four national contests.

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Guided Tours

What If Berlin

28 August to 20 September 2026

To mark the 75th anniversary of the Berliner Festspiele, the artist Akira Takayama invites the public to take guided tours on the Berlin Ringbahn that will enable them to encounter ghosts of alternative futures.

Music

Musikfest Berlin

28 August to 23 September 2026

The Musikfest Berlin brings together leading international orchestras, renowned conductors and outstanding soloists in a diverse concert programme – ranging from opera productions to contemporary works. Advance tickets are available.

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An Initiative of the Berliner Festspiele 2026/27

Focus Japan

Through contributions to the programmes of various festivals, as well as a specially developed project unfolding in urban space, the Berliner Festspiele place a particular focus on performative and musical arts from Japan in their anniversary season.