After the proposal was unanimously welcomed by the Supervisory Board, Annemie Vanackere, artistic director and managing director of HAU Hebbel Ufer, and Ricardo Carmona have extended the existing contract, which appoints Carmona as Artistic Director of the International Festival Tanz im August, until 2027.

Ricardo Carmona says about his extension:

"It was a great honor to take over the artistic direction of Tanz im August, such a renowned and historic festival, in 2023. Its program has always been characterized by a great openness, it was important to me to maintain this. In view of the current multiple crises, I believe it is essential to create spaces in which different transcultural perspectives can be seen and discussed. I am very pleased to be able to continue this for another two years and grateful for the trust have placed in me.”

You can find the full press release here.

Good news: The festival dates for Tanz im August 2025 have been confirmed!

The 37^th International Festival Berlin will take place this year from 13^th to 30^th of August. Save the date!
 
The festival team is already in the midst of preparations. Stay informed about all upcoming news via our website, our social media channels and newsletter. More details will follow in spring. And psst... in April we will reveal more about four productions!