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International & Nationwide

21. January 2026 | 09:00 - 15:00

Focus on Asia – Dynamics of the Performing Arts in Asia

With Focus on Asia, we will turn our gaze to the dynamics of the Asian market and, together with experts, examine the opportunities, challenges and possible paths toward international collaboration in the region. he goal is to create a shared space for professional exchange, support mutual understanding and sustainably support international collaboration in the field of the independent performing arts in Berlin.

Information Center

17. December 2025 | 11:00 - 15:00

Specials

Sharing & Sparring

Would you like to work (together) on your concepts, funding applications, budgets, announcements or other projects? Are you looking for a space to do so that is outside of your private home, does cost you any rent to use and is quieter than the café around the corner?

International & Nationwide

17. December 2025 | 17:00

Network Event

Cartography of Residences: Encounters Between Germany and Latin America – Chile

The programming series Cartography of Residences: Encounters Between Germany and Latin America serves as a space for dialogue between Germany and Latin America with a focus on residency programs for artists and culture makers working in the field of the independent performing arts. This event is dedicated to Chile.

International & Nationwide

6. January 2025 | 00:00

Trade Fair Visits

Open Call & Deadline

Open Call: "Bridging The Scenes" Delegation Trip to the Malá Inventura Festival 2025 in Prague

Berlin Meets Prague! As part of "Bridging the Scenes" and with the goal of further networking the independent performing arts communities in Prague and Berlin, we are offering eight Berlin-based producers and curators working within the independent performing arts community with the opportunity to attend the Czech Malá Inventura festival in Prague. Local experts for the performing arts will introduce the group to the city and bring them into contact with colleagues and the local independent performing arts community.

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The Berlin Performing Arts Guide 2025/26

The Guide provides a current and comprehensive overview of the independent performing arts community. Structures and initiatives, festivals, community events and performance venues will be introduced there. In addition to the online platform, the guide also appears annually as an accompanying publication. The latest version is now available!

We hope that this guide serves as a useful tool and that you enjoy your journey of discovery!

The Berlin Performing Arts Guide

The Performing Arts Guide offers detailed insights into various festivals, get togethers, and initiatives of Berlin’s independent scene, along with a comprehensive list of venues for better orientation. In addition to the online platform, the guide is also published annually as a print edition.

Theater Scoutings Berlin

The monthly program of Theater Scoutings Berlin opens up new perspectives on artistic works and institutions of the independent arts community with talks, experimental formats, workshops and venue tours.

Proberaumplattform Berlin

The Berlin Rehearsal Space Platform is the digital marketplace for everyone looking to offer or use rehearsal spaces in Berlin. This comprehensive directory provides a decisive overview in the form of words and images of the spaces being offered throughout the entire city of Berlin along with detailed information about the respective conditions on-site.

Publications

No matter whether we are talking about a symposium or a cooperation event, one questions is always at the forefront of the work of the Berlin Performing Arts Program: what and how can we learn from each other and how can we then integrate it sustainably within our own work?

LAFT Berlin: Administration and Connections for the Independent Performing Arts Community

The LAFT Berlin – Landesverband der freien darstellen Künste Berlin e.V. is the Legal Entity Behind the Berlin Performing Arts Program. Furthermore, the LAFT Berlin represents the interests of its more than 500 members, including the essential performance venues, groups and individual artists of Berlin in dealing with politicians and the public.

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Current information on events, calls for applications, and cultural policy developments in the independent performing arts in Berlin is available through our various newsletters. LAFT Berlin, Theaterscoutings Berlin, the Rehearsal Space Platform Berlin, and the Performing Arts Festival Berlin regularly provide updates on important topics such as funding opportunities, programs, and events. Here you can sign up for our newsletters!