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The 2026 Edition 30 Apr—16 May

Intimate and urgent, of the zeitgeist and imbued with tradition, the 2026 Edition welcomed everyone to share unforgettable, humorous and participatory dance experiences across the city.

Full 2026 Programme

Relive the 2026 Edition on screen

Step behind the curtain with festival highlights, performance snippets and artist interviews with this year's video collection.

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Moments from the 2026 Edition

A gallery of memorable scenes, familiar faces, and festival highlights from across this year's programme.

Snapshots from the 2026 Edition

Behind the scenes of the 2026 Edition

Catch up on the stories behind the performances with artist interviews, festival news, and exclusive blog content.

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How the 2026 Edition made headlines

Read the reviews, features, and media highlights that celebrated this year's festival.

A demented ceili by Emma Martin. A dream of staggering, choreographic gorgeousness and Martin’s most brilliant work to date.

The Arts Review on Soft God

Luail’s performers display remarkable interconnectedness as elegant tableaux combine into a profound interpretation of the nature of being alive

The Irish Times on The Fifth Sun

The choreography is precise and powerful, while Tom Lane’s pounding soundtrack amplifies the sense of fury and intensity that drives the performance forward.

No More Workhorse on The Fifth Sun

The magnetic connection [the dancers] convey brings a sense of hope, their vivid duets [...], underlining the support that people can offer each other in the face of stress and impending disaster.

The Irish Times on STORM 1.0

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo prove how much possibility lies in ballet, regardless of gender. They offer a rollickingly good show with just the right amount of reverence.

The Irish Times on The Trocks

[A] delightful production for children aged between three and six, which interweaves dance, music and design.

The Irish Times on Moonlight Dream

The production offered a refreshing contrast to the more intense and serious works often presented... In an era dominated by curated perfection and social media image-making, there is something genuinely valuable in seeing a performer beyond the first flush of youth demonstrate that dance is not the exclusive preserve of flawless bodies.

No More Workhorse on Suspended Chorus

DDF IN THE MEDIA: Dublin Dance Festival 2026 making headlines

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The conversation continued beyond the stage. Explore social posts, audience moments, and festival highlights shared throughout the 2026 Edition.

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Projects and partnerships from the 2026 Edition

Explore the collaborations, special projects, and creative partnerships that helped shape this year's festival and extend its impact beyond the stage.