2026 Pōneke Festival of Contemporary Dance
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The Pōneke Festival of Contemporary Dance celebrates contemporary dance in the capital.
For one week each winter, we’re bringing together the freshest artists from across Aotearoa and beyond to heat things up and push the boundaries. Expect performance seasons, artists in residence, free events, parties, debates, and good vibes.
The Pōneke Festival of Contemporary Dance is here to ensure a vibrant future for Pōneke's dance scene, fostering a passionate community around this captivating art form.
The programme for the 2026 festival is now live!
/Hannah Playhouse
/Toi Pōneke
/Footnote Dance Studios
The festival is a joint initiative curated by Footnote New Zealand Dance and presented with The Hannah Playhouse and Toi Pōneke, supported by Wellington City Council.
For one week each winter, we’re bringing together the freshest artists from across Aotearoa and beyond to heat things up and push the boundaries. Expect performance seasons, artists in residence, free events, parties, debates, and good vibes.
The Pōneke Festival of Contemporary Dance is here to ensure a vibrant future for Pōneke's dance scene, fostering a passionate community around this captivating art form.
The programme for the 2026 festival is now live!
/Hannah Playhouse
/Toi Pōneke
/Footnote Dance Studios
The festival is a joint initiative curated by Footnote New Zealand Dance and presented with The Hannah Playhouse and Toi Pōneke, supported by Wellington City Council.
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Wellington, New Zealand
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