Week 1 | June 25–29 | Ted Shawn Theatre
Michelle Dorrance and Ephrat Asherie open Festival 2025 with The Center Will Not Hold, a rhythmic exploration of tap, hip hop, breaking, house, and more—brought to life by an ensemble of 11 dancers and live music by Donovan Dorrance and John Angeles.

Week 2 | July 2–6 | Ted Shawn Theatre
Los Angeles-based BODYTRAFFIC returns with a dynamic program featuring Blue Until June, alongside works by Juel D. Lane and Matthew Neenan. Marking the company’s Ted Shawn Theatre debut, this program explores the power of memory and the lasting impressions that shape our journeys.

Week 3 | July 10–13 | Ted Shawn Theatre
Trinity Irish Dance Company makes its Jacob’s Pillow debut with a dynamic program celebrating its 35th anniversary. Blending tradition and innovation, the company showcases its signature percussive power, grace, and boundary-pushing approach to Irish dance.

Week 3 | July 6–12 | Doris Duke Theatre
Celebrate the new Doris Duke Theatre with the Opening Week Celebration, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of one of the most technologically advanced theaters in the world dedicated to dance.

Week 4 | July 16–20 | Ted Shawn Theatre
The Sarasota Ballet returns to Jacob’s Pillow for the first time in a decade with a program showcasing its refined classical focus. Featuring a work by Sir Frederick Ashton and a world premiere by artist in residence Jessica Lang, the company brings its signature grace and artistry back to the Ted Shawn Theatre.

Week 4 | July 16–20 | Doris Duke Theatre
Andrew Schneider opens the new Doris Duke Theatre with the world premiere of HERE, a mind-bending exploration of time and connection, featuring Berlin-based collaborators and cutting-edge spatialized audio.

Week 5 | July 23–27 | Ted Shawn Theatre
Marking its 40th anniversary, Stephen Petronio Company returns to Jacob’s Pillow for the first time in over two decades. This program features defining works from Petronio’s career, alongside a new iteration of Another Kind of Steve, showcasing the company’s bold, emotionally charged movement.

Week 5 | July 23–27 | Doris Duke Theatre
Hailing from Norway, Elle Sofe Company makes its U.S. debut with Vástádus eana – the answer is land, blending dance and yoik, the traditional singing of the Sámi people. This powerful performance reflects on community, kinship, and our connection to the earth.

Week 6 | July 30–August 3 | Ted Shawn Theatre
Sekou McMiller makes his Ted Shawn Theatre debut with the world premiere of Urban Love Suite, a rhythm-packed celebration of Afro-Latin Jazz and Soul. Blending African American, Afro Latino/a/e, and West African dance traditions, this electrifying performance brings cityscapes to life with live music and unstoppable energy.

Week 6 | July 30–August 3 | Doris Duke Theatre
Visionary Korean choreographer Eun-Me Ahn returns with the U.S. premiere of Dragons, a striking fusion of live performance and 3D holographic choreography. Featuring a dynamic cast and bold visuals, this electrifying work juggles speed, scale, and illusion.

Week 7 | August 6–10 | Ted Shawn Theatre
Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company returns for the first time since 2012 with a powerful program featuring Continuous Replay, D-Man in the Waters, and a site-based version of Story/Time with new stories and live music. Marking over 40 years of groundbreaking work, the company brings its signature depth and innovation back to the Pillow.

Week 7 | August 6–10 | Doris Duke Theatre
Shamel Pitts | TRIBE makes its Pillow debut with Touch of RED, a high-energy duet inspired by boxing, Lindy Hop, and nightlife culture. Set in a stylized ring, this work examines how Black men are perceived and perceive themselves in today’s world.

Week 8 | August 13–17 | Ted Shawn Theatre
Ballet BC makes its long-awaited return with a daring program that blends innovation and physicality. Featuring the U.S. premieres of BOLERO X and Obsidian, alongside SWAY by Artistic Director Medhi Walerski, this performance promises stunning contemporary movement and emotional depth.

Week 8 | August 13–17 | Doris Duke Theatre
Faye Driscoll returns with Weathering, a luminous, multi-sensory performance that unfolds on a moving, raft-like stage. Developed in a Pillow Lab residency, this ever-shifting tableau immerses audiences in a symphony of bodies, sounds, and textures.

Week 9 | August 20–24 | Ted Shawn Theatre
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns with a powerful program celebrating its rich legacy and visionary future. Featuring beloved classics and dynamic new works, including Revelations, the company’s electrifying performances continue to inspire and uplift audiences worldwide.

Week 9 | August 20–24 | Doris Duke Theatre
Taiwanese choreographer and inventor Huang Yi makes his Pillow debut with Ink, a stunning collaboration with audio-visual pioneer Ryoichi Kurokawa. Merging dance, robotics, and holographic projections, this work reimagines calligraphy in motion.