Step into two weeks of daring and exhilarating dance. Dublin Dance Festival’s 21st Edition celebrates bold new performances from Irish artists and leading choreographic voices from around the world. It’s an exploration of ritual, community and chaos, sharing personal stories and collective wisdom. An invitation to come together – with courage and curiosity – and to dance!
THE 2025 EDITION
In the Spotlight
Performances
Tue 13 May 2025
Chora
Luail – Ireland's National Dance Company
Wed 14—Sat 17 May 2025
Specky Clark
Oona Doherty
Thu 15—Fri 16 May 2025
SOMNOLE
Boris Charmatz
Tue 20—Wed 21 May 2025
Re:INCARNATION
Qudus Onikeku
Tue 20—Sat 24 May 2025
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake
Fri 23—Sat 24 May 2025
Scorched Earth
Luke Murphy's Attic Projects
Fri 23—Sat 24 May 2025
MOSH
Rachel Ní Bhraonáin
Family Shows
Thu 22—Sat 24 May 2025
When the Moon Spun Round
Fidget Feet & Ceol Connected
Club Nights
Wed 21 May 2025
Disco Neurotico
Byron Vincent
Fri 23 May 2025
Backstory Dance
Dónal Dineen
Films
Fri 23 May 2025
Dance To Remember
Dónal Dineen / Backstory
Talks & Discussions
Thu 15 May 2025
Interspaces – Lunchtime Talk with Oona Doherty
Fri 16 May 2025
Interspaces – Lunchtime Talk with Boris Charmatz
Wed 21 May 2025
Interspaces – Lunchtime Talk with Qudus Onikeku
Workshops & Masterclasses
Sat 17 May 2025
Hip Hop Jam
Jessie Thompson & Erine
Wed 14 May 2025
Masterclass with Luail
Guest Choreographers: Guy Nader and Maria Campos
Fri 16 May 2025
Masterclass with Oona Doherty
Tue 20 May 2025
Masterclass with Qudus Onikeku
Sat 17 May 2025
Interspaces – Somatic Yoga Workshop with Paul Donnelly
Wed 21 May 2025