Experience tanz.tausch Cologne 2026
Contemporary dance festival in January!
tanz.tausch Cologne 2026 at art’otel Cologne
From 14 to 17 January 2026, the 13th edition of tanz.tausch Cologne returns to TanzFaktur, marking the vibrant start of Cologne’s cultural season. Featuring 7 contemporary productions across 10 performances, this festival spotlights choreographers from Baden-Württemberg and North Rhine-Westphalia, with bold works by VAYA Art of Human Movement, Alexandra Waierstall, INTER-ACTIONS, ZOE/HAUS MAWU, Lisa Kaschubat, Jonas Frey, and Reut Shemesh. Alongside high-energy performances, the festival includes the “Let’s create happier” network forum, uniting artists and cultural professionals to explore sustainable strategies for distribution and collaboration. Whether you’re a dance enthusiast, creative professional, or curious traveler, you’ll experience fresh artistic visions in an intimate, innovative setting. Enhance your visit with a stay at art’otel Cologne—custom-designed art rooms and a central location offer quick access to TanzFaktur, followed by post-performance relaxation in the lobby bar.