Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
About this event
The Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival is a cultural festival in Becket, Massachusetts, at Jacob's Pillow. The 2026 event takes place Jun 20 – Aug 30, 2026. America's longest-running international dance festival, set on a historic Berkshires campus and National Historic Landmark. More than 50 companies perform across multiple stages all summer, with free outdoor performances, talks, and a beloved Pillow tradition that has shaped American dance since 1933.
Annual summer festival season, late June through August
Location & directions
Jacob's Pillow, 358 George Carter Rd, Becket, MA 01223
Frequently asked questions
When is Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival 2026?
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival takes place Jun 20 – Aug 30, 2026 in Becket, Massachusetts. Annual summer festival season, late June through August
Where is Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival held?
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival is held in Becket, Massachusetts, at Jacob's Pillow, 358 George Carter Rd, Becket, MA 01223.
What is Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival?
America's longest-running international dance festival, set on a historic Berkshires campus and National Historic Landmark.
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