Eurowoche – European Youth Week

The European Youth Week is a unique youth and folklore festival. Every summer, nearly 200 young people from at least four different European countries meet at Burg Ludwigstein to live together for a week, working, singing and dancing together. The young people showcase wonderful folklore from their home countries during their performances. Through workshops and various activities, they grow closer. Over the course of the week, a great community emerges – a European family.

The Eurowoche was founded in 1953 by Hella Heynmöller with the goal of bringing together young people from Europe and the world so they can get to know each other and understand each other’s cultures. It aims to contribute to understanding between peoples and to peace in the world. The gathering is organised by the non-profit association “Arbeitskreis Europäische Jugendwochen Burg Ludwigstein e.V.”.

Programme

Participating Groups 2026

The following ensembles from across Europe are participating in the 65th European Youth Week:

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Die Ludwigsteiner

Germany · Host Group

As every year, the Ludwigsteiner – the association's own group – present German dances and traditions. The group was founded in 1991 to bring German culture and traditions closer to participants and visitors of the festival.

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Joint performance · Tue, 04 August · 8:00 pm

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Lidová muzika z Chrástu

Chrast, Czech Republic

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Jarosovci Mělník

Mělník, Czech Republic

Two groups from the Czech Republic enrich this year's programme: Lidová muzika z Chrástu and Jarosovci Mělník bring the rich tradition of Bohemian and Moravian folk music to Ludwigstein – from lively melodies to delicate vocal harmonies.

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Centro Culturale Terrazzani

Trabia, Sicily

From the Sicilian town of Trabia comes Centro Culturale Terrazzani. They present the vibrant folklore of southern Italy with spirited dances and songs that reflect the diversity of the Mediterranean heritage, transporting the audience to the sunny south.

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Le Quadrille Occitan

Toulouse, France

Le Quadrille Occitan from Toulouse invites the audience into the southern French region of Occitania. With lively quadrille dances and the distinctive Occitan musical tradition, they bring a special joie de vivre and southern French flair to the stage.

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Leigarid

Tallinn, Estonia

The Folklore Society Leigarid from Tallinn brings the rich folk tradition of the Baltic region to the castle. With colourful costumes and captivating rhythms, they offer a vivid glimpse into Estonian folk culture, enchanting audiences with spirited dance and song.

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