Artists of the Berkshires

August 14, 2026 at 5:30pm

Artists of the Berkshires

Performance Outdoor

August 14, 2026 at 5:30pm

Henry J. Leir Stage

Community Day 2024; Christopher Duggan photo

The outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage hosts selected Berkshire-region artists for a special one-day-only performance on August 14, as part of Jacob’s Pillow’s annual Community Day. Performances include Afmohip, Francesca Baron, Berkshire African Dance & Drum, Dimitri Kalaitzidis, and Berkshire Brazil.

Tickets to this performance and all Community Day programs are free—or purchase a Rain or Shine ticket to ensure access to our indoor performance venue in the event of inclement weather.

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Rain or Shine tickets

Choose "Rain or Shine" for a guaranteed indoor seat if weather intervenes. Learn more here.

Rain or Shine from $20.00 Shine Only $0.00

Expected run time

~50 minutes with no intermission

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Artists of the Berkshires; Jamie Kraus photo

Artists of the Berkshires, Shine; Becca Oviatt photo

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Artists of the Berkshires, Zumba Dance with Luana; Becca Oviatt photo

Artists of the Berkshires, Eventual Dance; Becca Oviatt photo

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