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Festival 2026

Jun 24 – Aug 30

A full audience for the outdoor stage stands after watching a performance. The bright green scenery surrounds the audience and stage.

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Audience at an outdoor performance; Jamie Kraus photo

What's On This Summer

Jun 24 – Aug 30 in the Berkshires

Keep scrolling to explore a variety of Festival offerings including performances, classes & workshops, exhibits & Archives, special events, online offerings, dining options, and more.

Or, select a Festival week above to explore happenings by date.


EXHIBITS & ARCHIVES

Dive into a collection of dance, past and present, in the Jacob's Pillow Archives.

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Archives/Norton Owen Reading Room

Open Tuesday through Sunday, noon through final curtain during the Festival

Drop into a relaxed space to browse books, watch archival videos, explore historic programs and photographs, and find treasures from the Stephan Driscoll Collection in our newly added Special Collections Room. Come lose yourself in the world of dance.


CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

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Dance With Us

Move, learn, and connect through classes and workshops for all ages and experience levels.


SPECIAL EVENTS

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IN STUDIO OBSERVATION IN THE SCHOOL

Wednesdays through Fridays, 10:45am-12:15pm and 2:30-4pm

Quiet observation of classes and rehearsals inside the Perles Family Studio will be open on a first come, first served basis. In the case of inclement weather, School observation hours will not be held.


TALKS & TOURS


JACOB'S PILLOW LIVE

Take part in the Festival wherever you are in the world with free livestreams throughout the summer, registration open now.


SHAMEL PITTS TO RECEIVE THE 2026 JACOB'S PILLOW MEN DANCERS AWARD

Honoring the spirit of Jacob’s Pillow founder Ted Shawn and his Men Dancers, the award is a biennial honor recognizing visionary choreographers who create work for men dancers.

Shamel Pitts | TRIBE in "Touch of RED;" Studio Aura photo

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Jacob's Pillow is located in the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts in the town of Becket. The 225-acre National Historic Landmark is within easy driving distance of Boston, New York, Albany, Burlington, and Hartford.

Pillow Life HJL; Cherylynn Tsushima

The Festival Returns For A Season of Connection

For Summer 2026, Jacob’s Pillow returns for a 10-week Festival celebrating its 94th year with a season that promises to connect us to each other and to our past, present and future.