Treffen junge Szene

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

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.

The selection for the Theatertreffen der Jugend 2025 has been made.

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Tanztreffen der Jugend

27 September to 3 October 2025

Dance is your language?
Have you developed a dance piece?
Would you like to show your work in Berlin and try out new styles with other dancers in workshops?

Then apply now with your dance project for Tanztreffen der Jugend 2025!
Deadline for applications: 31 March 2025

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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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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, which are sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).