BARNES CROSSING
BARNES CROSSING
Freiraum für TanzPerformanceKunst
A self-managed network and production center for dance and performance in Cologne
17. SoloDuo Festival nrw + friends International Dance Festival Cologne 2025
23rd – 25th May 2025
BARNES CROSSING
Next events
Love Eat (never) Sleep
absence#6 – abstraction of memory | an accessible dance installation by IPtanz
World premiere. Thu 04.09.2025 8 pm (7.15 pm touch tour + audio description during the performance – with advance reservation)
Further dates:
Fri 05.09.2025 8 pm
Sat 06.09.2025 8 pm
Sun 07.09.2025 6 pm (5.15 pm touch tour + audio description during the performance – with advance booking)
45 minutes before each performance there will be an additional physical somatic introduction.
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DIN A13 “MYspace SAFEspace NOspace – Part 2”
DIN A13 “MYspace SAFEspace NOspace - Part 2” 26.09.2025, 20:00 Premiere 27.09.2025, 20:00 hrs 28.09.2025, 19:00 hrs Premiere 2025 - Part 2 of the two-part production "Safe Space" - a valuable protected space, an intimate bubble, a safe...
Our Offerings:
- Studio Rentals: We offer two versatile studios suitable for rehearsals, work-in-progress showings, and events. https://barnescrossing.de/en/studios-en/
- Meeting point: Our facilities are complemented by amenities including a kitchen, showers, barrier-free WC facilities, a cozy seating area, and free Wi-Fi.
- Performance Venue: Our 300m² stage is equipped with professional stage equipment, suitable for various events and performances.
- Stage Equipment Rental
- Support and network: We offer professional advisory services and act as a valuable source of information for artists, fostering a supportive community for the performing arts. Part of this is the Avengers’ advisory service for accessible performing arts. https://barnescrossing.de/en/avengers-en/
- The café at the Wachsfabrik is open to all artists from Monday to Saturday, 14:00 to 19:00, as well as before and after performances.
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Whether you are an artist looking for creative space, a dance lover or simply interested in our events – we invite you to get in touch with us. Discover our studios, get involved in our programs and stay up to date by subscribing to our newsletter so you don’t miss any news and opportunities.
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Barnes Crossing lounge
Studio 1/Black Box
Studio2/White Cube
