Festival Montpellier Danse
Dance in Montpellier, Hérault
About Festival Montpellier Danse
Festival Montpellier Danse in Montpellier
Festival Montpellier Danse is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Montpellier and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 1983, this event has established itself as a benchmark in dance, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
Presentation
International contemporary dance festival, one of the most prestigious in the world, created in 1981 at the Domaine d'O and in various locations in the metropolis.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Montpellier, Festival Montpellier Danse takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the municipality and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Hérault department and enhances the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region. The Hérault department, bathed by the Mediterranean and crossed by varied landscapes from the coast to the Larzac, offers an ideal setting for hosting quality cultural events.
Program and activities
Each edition of Festival Montpellier Danse offers a varied program combining dance and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The complete program is announced each year on the official channels of the event.
A convivial event
Festival Montpellier Danse is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an informed amateur or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Montpellier. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
Festival Montpellier Danse — edition 2026
The 46th edition of the Montpellier Danse Festival takes place from June 20 to July 4, 2026 (with a Prelude starting June 11), in Montpellier and throughout the metropolitan area. A leading international contemporary dance festival, the 2026 edition offers 14 world premieres and French premieres led by the new collegiate direction.
Montpellier Danse 2026 — 46th edition
From June 20 to July 4, 2026, the Montpellier Danse Festival celebrates its 46th edition throughout the Montpellier metropolitan area. A Prelude weekend opens the event starting June 11, notably at the Théâtre de la Mer in Sète.
This edition is led by a new collegiate direction bringing together Jann Gallois, Dominique Hervieu, Pierre Martinez, and Hofesh Shechter. In total, the festival presents about thirty shows spread over sixty performances, with regional, national, and international companies, as well as 14 world premieres and French premieres.
Several free events punctuate the festival: the Grandes Leçons de Danse (Great Dance Lessons) in public spaces (from June 22 to July 4), the installation by Christian Rizzo & Caty Olive, and the In Situ creation by Jann Gallois. A new family program (parent-child workshops and shows) makes its appearance in 2026.
Ticket sales opened on April 10, 2026; tickets are available via the official website of Agora, Cité Internationale de la Danse.
Programme Festival Montpellier Danse 2026
Prelude — from June 11, 2026
- June 11-12 — Babel Torre Viva, David Coria (world premiere) · Théâtre de la Mer, Sète
Festival — from June 20 to July 4, 2026
- June 20 — Histoires de Danses · Agora
- June 21-22 — Cinq Jours au Soleil, Emanuel Gat (on Mahler's 5th Symphony) · Opéra Berlioz
- June 24 — In the Brain, Hofesh Shechter (piece for eight dancers) · Amphithéâtre d'O
- June 25-26 — Imminentes, Jann Gallois · Théâtre de l'Agora
- June 28 — family program, workshop-show by François Lamargot
- June 30 - July 1 — Après moi le déluge, (LA)HORDE & Ballet National de Marseille
- July 4 — family program, Lisbeth Gruwez & Maarten Van Cauwenberghe
Also featured: Ulysse Marion (Dimitri Chamblas), Dialogues dans le rêve (Josef Nadj), Back to Kidal (Serge Aimé Coulibaly), Sept Larmes pour Elisabeth (Aurélien Bory & Thibaut Garcia), Vision (Eric Minh Cuong Castaing), Repertoire (Bazm) (Armin Hokmi), Radioactive Practice (Abby Z), as well as support for local artists François Lamargot and Zoé Lakhnati.
Free events: Grandes Leçons de Danse (Great Dance Lessons) in public spaces (June 22 - July 4), Christian Rizzo & Caty Olive installation, In Situ by Jann Gallois.
Highlights Festival Montpellier Danse 2026
- 46th edition, from June 20 to July 4, 2026 (Prelude starting June 11)
- New collegiate direction: Jann Gallois, Dominique Hervieu, Pierre Martinez, Hofesh Shechter
- 14 world premieres and French premieres
- Headliners: Hofesh Shechter, Emanuel Gat, (LA)HORDE & Ballet National de Marseille, Josef Nadj
- Several free shows and installations in public spaces
Prices Festival Montpellier Danse 2026
Practical information — Festival Montpellier Danse
Practical information
Location
Montpellier (34000), Hérault.
Access
Travel to Montpellier by road. Parking available near the event site. Consult official information for access details.
Prices
Price: from €2 to €20.
Contact
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the Montpellier town hall.
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Where does it take place — Festival Montpellier Danse
Agora, Cité Internationale de la Danse
2 Boulevard Louis Blanc, 34000 Montpellier, 34000 Montpellier