Join us for our All Styles Dance Battle as dancers representing a wide range of styles—including Festival artists, dancers of The School at Jacob’s Pillow, regional street artists, and more—compete in this lively battle.

The Pillow will host a creative residency in its Sommers Studio for artists sharing their work at the intersection of dance and technology.

Our annual Community Day provides a family-friendly afternoon featuring performances by Berkshire County regional dance artists, movement classes, dance-themed children’s activities, tours, and more.

Our celebration of Martha Graham Dance Company’s return to the Pillow extends to a special themed dance party with company dancers, following the Saturday evening performance.

Our 2023 Season Opening Gala included the presentation of the 2023 Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award to Misty Copeland, dinner, dancing, and more magical moments under the stars.

Event guests joined James Beard award-winning chef Bryant Terry, author of Black Food, for a Du Bois-inspired menu under the stars, working in collaboration with the staff of the Pillow Cafe. This event also featured a performance by Lecolion Washington and the Community Music Center of Boston, the largest outside provider of arts education to the Boston Public Schools.

Our annual LGBTQIA+ celebration returned with a dance party and performances from the Dragon Sisters, following the evening performance of the Dutch National Ballet in the Ted Shawn Theatre.