Our Season Opening Gala on June 21 will feature performances by guest artists, a cocktail party, auctions, dinner, and dancing under the stars.

Pillow Pride returns July 11–13 for a weekend of dance, community, and celebration in the heart of the Berkshires. Rooted in the Pillow’s history as an early gay utopia, this annual gathering brings together LGBTQIA+ artists and audiences for performances, conversations, and unforgettable moments on and off the stage.

At this fourth-annual gathering of the Du Bois Forum at Jacob’s Pillow, leading writers and artists will reflect upon the intellectual and artistic traditions that W.E.B. Du Bois shaped and the urgency of this work in our current historical moment.

We are excited to welcome alumni home to Jacob’s Pillow for our annual Alumni Day on Saturday, July 26. We invite you to enjoy the Festival throughout the entire weekend to watch performances, attend workshops and talks, and enjoy the beauty of the Berkshires!

The Perles Family Studio will host the beloved annual All Styles Dance Battle, as dancers representing a wide range of styles—including Festival artists, dancers of The School at Jacob’s Pillow, regional artists, and more—compete in this lively battle for first place.

Everyone is invited to this free, kid-friendly, all-ages Friday afternoon, featuring movement classes as well as dance-themed children’s activities and tours. Community Day closes with Artists of the Berkshires on the outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage, a free performance featuring Berkshire-region artists.