BARNES CROSSING

Freiraum für TanzPerformanceKunst

A self-managed network and production center for dance and performance in Cologne

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SoloDuoFestival nrw + friends

International Dance Festival
29th – 31rd May 2026

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Next events

PERFORMING ARTS ON & OFF STAGE – Photography by Oliver Stroemer

May 3, 2026, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Admission: By donation, no reservations required

Teatro 4Garoupas “BLOOOM”

Saturday May 16th 2026, 4:00 pm & Sunday May 17th 2026, 4:00 pm
Dance theatre for the whole family (for children aged 5 and above)

Jovana Petrovska “Wording a common skirt”

Saturday May 23rd 2026 at 8:00 pm

New funding and more accessibility at Barnes Crossing

We’re excited to share some wonderful news — over the past months, Barnes Crossing has received new funding to make our space and website more accessible.

Thanks to the Bauunterhaltung und Technikförderung der Stadt Köln, our restroom will soon be renovated into a barrier-free toilet — an important step toward better working conditions and greater accessibility for our audiences.

AKTION MENSCH e.V. is also supporting the renovation and helping us to make our website more accessible.

And thanks to the „Hier mit Herz“-Stiftung der Sparkasse KölnBonn, we’re now dancing on brand-new dance floor in our studios!

So many great developments — we’re deeply grateful for the support of all our partners and funders, and we look forward to welcoming you soon at Barnes Crossing.

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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