The Festival
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Explore the magic of our annual dance Festival, from performances to behind-the-scenes stories.
Festival Week 2 Artist: The Royal Ballet of the United Kingdom
Excitement is building here at the Pillow as we welcome (for the first time ever!) The Royal Ball...
In the Artists’ Words:
Festival Week 1 Henry J. Leir Stage Artists
Gearing up for an exciting first week of the Festival, our Week 1 artists performing on the outdo...
Then and Now:
Pride at the Pillow
Queerness is embedded in the history of Jacob’s Pillow. Founded by Ted Shawn in the 1930s, the si...
Don’t Miss These Pillow Lab Artists at Festival 2024!
Since its inception in 2017, the Pillow Lab has cultivated and nurtured U.S.-based and internatio...
“He gave me wings”
Remembering Chet Walker
On Saturday, August 5, the Jacob’s Pillow community had the distinct privilege of hosting “To Che...
Fostering Community Through Dance in Festival 2023
As we look back on the 2023 Festival season, we are so thankful for our Berkshire County communit...
From Streets to Stages: Celebrating Hip-Hop’s 50-Year Legacy
50 years of innovation, cultural progression, and Blackness. This summer, legends of Hip Hop vent...
Gala Fashion 2023
The 2023 Gala was truly a night to remember! From the spectacular performances, to the 2023 Jacob...
From the Pillow Lab to the Pillow Stage
As a part of Festival 2023, three artists will make an extra special return to the Pillow grounds...
Welcoming The World
Jacob’s Pillow is thrilled to welcome the world this summer as we celebrate our 2023 season. Duri...
Danza por la Justicia Social™ Viene a Jacob’s Pillow
Read in English El 7 de agosto de 2022, Jacob ‘s Pillow le dio la bienvenida en el escenari...
Dance For Social Justice™ Comes to the Pillow
Lee en español On August 7th, the Pillow welcomed the Dance for Social Justice™ (DSJ) Community R...