Dublin Dance Festival 2026

Dublin Dance Festival returns to the Abbey Theatre with two shows for May 2026, alongside Interspaces - a series of lunchtime talks with diverse choreographic voices and thought leaders from Ireland and abroad.

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My Fierce Ignorant Step 

Christos Papadopoulos, 7 May – 9 May

Irish Premiere

Christos Papadopoulos returns to DDF with his latest creation, My Fierce Ignorant Step, which connects a vibrant soundscape with intricate movement to illuminate the sheer euphoria of being alive.

More information and tickets available here.

Soft God 

Emma Martin, 14 May – 17 May

World Premiere

 

Emma Martin returns to DDF with Soft God, a new work commissioned by DDF and the Abbey Theatre which makes its world premiere as part of the 2026 Edition.

More information and tickets available here.

 

Interspaces 

Interspaces is a series of lunchtime talks with diverse choreographic voices and thought leaders from Ireland and abroad, designed to inspire audiences and artists alike, and create a meeting space to share ideas and build community.

More information on this series of events and tickets available here.