Radical Playgrounds: From Competition to Collaboration
Music: Sonnenkind with „Abandoned“, © Berliner Festspiele / Treffen junge Szene
The Treffen junge Szene of the Berliner Festspiele combine the four national contests, Theatertreffen der Jugend, Tanztreffen der Jugend, Treffen junger Autor*innen and Treffen junge Musikszene, which are funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
1 to 8 June 2024
95 ensembles from all over Germany have submitted their productions for the 45th Theatertreffen der Jugend. The applicants come from all 16 federal states and have developed their productions in schools, youth cultural institutions, municipal and state theatres, community theatres and independent theatre groups and venues.
The complete programme is online, advance booking is open.
21 to 27 September 2024
51 ensembles from 12 federal states have submitted their productions for the 11th Tanztreffen der Jugend. The dance productions submitted were created in a variety of contexts, such as schools, ballet or dance schools, dance houses, theatres, the independent scene or in conjunction with associations or youth cultural institutions.
The shortlist for the Tanztreffen der Jugend 2024 has been made.
21 to 25 November 2024
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?
28 November to 3 December 2024
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?
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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The Treffen junge Szene of the Berliner Festspiele comprise four national contests, which are funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).