Upcoming Encounters
December Dance (Belgium)
3 – 6 Dec 2026
December Dance is one of Flanders’ leading contemporary dance festivals, transforming Bruges into a vibrant meeting place for artists, audiences, and professionals each December. Showcasing renowned international choreographers alongside emerging and established Belgian talent, the festival celebrates innovation, imagination, and artistic exchange.
Torinodanza Festival (Italy)
23 – 26 Sept 2026
Torinodanza presents renowned and iconic dance works as well as groundbreaking contemporary choreographies from around the world. Torinodanza takes place in alternative urban spaces (art and music centres, ex-factories, circus tents), offering new ways of watching, participating in and engaging with dance.
Iridescent Festival (Romania)
6 – 9 Nov 2026
The Iridescent Festival is a premier contemporary dance and performing arts event in Romania. Held annually in November, it features international performances, local choreography, and workshops that blend the human body, memory, and digital technology.
Albania Dance Meeting (Albania)
19 – 22 Oct 2026
Albania Dance Meeting is Albania’s only annual contemporary dance festival, connecting local and international artists since 2006. Showcasing innovative performances and emerging dance trends, ADM fosters cultural exchange, artistic dialogue, and audience engagement. The festival bridges the Balkans and Europe, inspiring professionals, young people, and arts enthusiasts alike.
Past Encounters
Dance Week Festival (Croatia): 13 – 17 May 2025
One Dance Festival (Bulgaria): 21 – 25 May 2025
Dublin Dance Festival (Ireland): 21 – 23 May 2025
Julidans (The Netherlands): 3 – 6 July 2025
Tanz im August (Germany): 28 – 31 August 2025
Biennale de la Danse (France): 16 – 20 September 2025
Dance Umbrella (UK): 9 – 12 Oct 2025
Bratislava in Movement (Slovakia): 10 – 14 Oct 2025
CODA (Norway): 15 – 18 Oct 2025
Lublin International Dance Theatre Festival (Poland): 8 – 12 Nov 2025
Zodiak – Side Step Festival (Finland): 3 – 7 Feb 2026
DDD – Festival Dias da Dança (Portugal): 9 – 13 April 2026
Festival Sismògraf (Catalonia – Spain): 23 – 27 April 2026
Dance Fest Skopje (North Macedonia): 24 – 26 April 2026
STHLM Dans (Sweden): 8 – 10 May 2026
One Dance Festival (Bulgaria): 28 May – 1 June 2026
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