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Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan / Cheng Tsung-lung | Sounding Light
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Ballet national de Marseille / (LA)HORDE | Après moi, le déluge
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Calixto Neto / VOA | Bruits Marrons
Tanz im August is one of the most important festivals of dance theater in Europe. It focuses on contemporary dance and experimental choreographies performed by accomplished dancers from all over the world.
Visitors to Tanz im August (English: Dance in August) can discover the latest trends in contemporary dance through numerous world and German premieres. In addition, post-performance discussions, films and parties bring artists, experts and the audience together.
In 2026, the festival will once again take place at various venues across Berlin. The festival’s main hub will be the HAU2 venue at the Hebbel am Ufer. Other participating venues include the Berlinische Galerie, HAU1 and HAU3, the Haus der Berliner Festspiele, the Radialsystem, the Sophiensæle, St. Elisabeth Church and Tempelhofer Feld. Once again this year, numerous international artists and groups will be participating, including Chara Kotsali, Mohamed Toukabri, Marco da Silva Ferreira, Agnietė Lisičkinaitė & Igor Shugaleev, Lenio Kaklea, Kasia Wolińska and Calixto Neto.
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On Berlin stages the most different dance styles are represented: Hip-hop, ballet, modern dance and many more inspire the audience. more
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Experience classical ballet performances and inspiring live shows in the capital. more
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Pop-Kultur, Zug der Liebe, Dance in August, Open Day of the Federal Government and much more