Festival:26
Foster Theater & Livestream
May 28-31, 2026
push/FOLD's Union PDX - Festival of Contemporary Dance returns for our sixth iteration this May 2026 at the brand-new Foster Theater!
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Festival:26 Artists
Applications are now open worldwide for all professional artists and companies making contemporary work in ANY dance style, genre, or tradition!
Dedicated to the growth and advancement of dancers and artists, selected festival artists perform at the brand-new Foster Theater, teach advanced and professional level dancers, engage with audiences through post-show Artist-Talks and Q&As, network with fellow artists, presenters, and company directors, and celebrate the art of dance.
Click Here to apply and learn more about eligibility, compensation, and the application process.
Questions related to the festival and application process, including becoming a festival partner, should be directed to: contact@pushfold.org.
Festival:26 is brought to you by the generous support of our community of artists, festival partners, and donors. This does not happen without you. Truly, thank you.
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Performances & Artist-Talks (In-Person & Livestream)
May 29 & 30 @ 7:30pm
May 31 @ 4:00pm
** Facilitated artist-talks and Q&A follow each performance. **
Student Outreach (In-Person)
May 28 @ 8pm
We invite Portland-Vancouver-Metro area dance students to preview Union PDX - Festival:26 during our invited dress rehearsal May 28 @ 8pm.
Interested schools and program coordinators, please contact us at contact@pushfold.org to learn more and register your students.
Masterclasses (In-Person)
May 29 & 30
** Class schedule (dates and times) to be released: January 2026 **
Workshops (In-Person)
May 31
** Masterclass schedule (dates and times) to be released: January 2026 **
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Jingzi Zhao | 2023 Union PDX Festival Artist: Sridharini Sridharan