Milan Dance Week
The first Milanese week entirely dedicated to dance
About Milan Dance Week
Milan discovers its dance week
Milan Dance Week is the new festival that aims to bring dance to the center of Milan's cultural scene (Municipality of Milan, Lombardy). The first edition takes place from September 21 to 27, 2026 at the Teatro della Quattordicesima, via Oglio 18, in the 4th Municipality, under the patronage of the Municipality of Milan and the 4th Municipality.
A stage for local talent
The project was conceived to transform Milan into a grand stage dedicated to dance, highlighting the talent of professional companies and high-level training schools in the Milan metropolitan area. The Teatro della Quattordicesima, which in recent years has re-established its identity with a focus on contemporary dance, provides the stage, rehearsal spaces, and technical support (audio and lighting) for selected participants.
Two sections
- Main Program: dedicated to longer productions, with economic recognition based on a percentage of the evening's box office revenue.
- Choreographic Showcase: dedicated to shorter works, with free participation.
Selection is made through a call for applications (applications due by June 15, 2026), which also guarantees promotion through the festival's channels and ticketing services. An initiative intended to provide visibility and concrete opportunities for choreographers, dancers, and companies from the region.
Milan Dance Week — edition 2026
Milan Dance Week 2026 opens from September 21 to 27 at the Teatro della Quattordicesima (via Oglio 18). The festival, under the patronage of the Municipality of Milan and the 4th Municipality, showcases professional companies and high-level training schools from the metropolitan area. Two sections: the Main Program for longer productions, with economic recognition tied to box office revenue, and the Choreographic Showcase for short works, with free participation. Selection is made through a call for applications, with submissions due by June 15, 2026.
Programme Milan Dance Week 2026
Festival Sections
- Main Program — longer dance productions; economic recognition as a percentage of the evening's box office revenue
- Choreographic Showcase — short works, free participation
What the festival offers selected participants
- Teatro della Quattordicesima stage for rehearsals and official performances
- Audio and lighting technical support
- Promotion through festival channels and ticketing services
The detailed program of companies and performances will be defined after the selection process for the call for applications (application deadline June 15, 2026) and published on the festival's channels.
Highlights Milan Dance Week 2026
First edition. A city-wide dance festival at the Teatro della Quattordicesima, featuring a Main Program and Choreographic Showcase for talents from the metropolitan area.
Prices Milan Dance Week 2026
Practical information — Milan Dance Week
Where
Teatro della Quattordicesima, via Oglio 18, 20137 Milan (4th Municipality).
When
From September 21 to 27, 2026.
How to get there
Metro: Lodi T.I.B.B. or Brenta stop (M3, yellow line); ATM surface transport to the via Oglio area.
Tickets
Program and ticketing information published on the channels of Teatro della Quattordicesima and the festival.
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Where does it take place — Milan Dance Week
Teatro della Quattordicesima
Via Oglio 18, 20137 Milano