The Dance Bridges Festival returns for its sixth edition from 20–24 August 2026 in Kolkata, bringing together contemporary dance artists, filmmakers, and choreographers from India and around the world. Curated by Artistic Director Vanessa Mirza, the 2026 edition is centred on the theme Converging Identities, exploring personal and collective experiences through movement.
The festival presents an international programme of performances, workshops, dance film screenings, artist showcases, and residencies, featuring artists from Spain, France, Italy, Canada, the United Kingdom, Taiwan, Brazil, and India, alongside participants from Bangladesh, Denmark, Nigeria, and Tunisia.
A key component of the festival is the Dance Bridges Festival Residency, which supports collaborative creation between international and South Asian artists, culminating in the presentation of newly commissioned works. Alongside live performances, the festival includes documentary screenings, dance shorts, and artist pitches that expand conversations around contemporary dance and interdisciplinary practice.
Hosted across multiple theatres, galleries, and site-specific venues in Kolkata, the Dance Bridges Festival provides a platform for artistic exchange, experimentation, and cross-cultural collaboration within the field of contemporary dance.
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How to Reach Kolkata
1. By Air: The Kolkata international airport, better known as the Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, is located at Dumdum. It connects Kolkata with all the major cities of the country as well as the world.
2. By Rail: The Howrah and Sealdah railway stations are the two major railheads situated in the city. Both these stations are well connected to all the important cities of the country.
3. By Road: The West Bengal state buses and various private buses travel to and from different parts of the country at a reasonable cost. Some places near Kolkata are Sunderbans (112 km), Puri (495 km), Konark (571 km) and Darjeeling (624 km).
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1. It rains in Kolkata from June to September so take along an umbrella and rainwear.
2. A sturdy water bottle, if the festival has refillable water stations.
3. COVID packs: Hand sanitiser, extra masks and a copy of your vaccination certificate are things you should keep handy.
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