Capital of Dance
Capital of Dance is an annual event that takes place throughout July in the UK’s most popular seaside resort, Blackpool.
It is the world’s first, month long, fringe festival dedicated to dance, movement and physical theatre.
Enjoy live shows, street performances, workshops and social dance, from ballroom elegance to contemporary groove!
Applications and expressions of interest are open for Capital of Dance 2026.
Supported By
Capital of Dance is supported by:
Development and seed funding from the Blackpool Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID)
Funding from Arts Council England as part of Blackpool’s Place Partnership programme.
Funding was provided by the UK government under the UK SPF programme.
The event partners with an unrivalled collection of associate Blackpool venues, from large theatres and ballrooms to the smallest independent spaces.
What’s On 2024
PERFORMANCES
WORKSHOPS
SOCIAL DANCES
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DANCE SHOWS
Calling all artists and producers we welcome dance shows, physical theatre productions, musicals and contemporary circuses.
DANCING IN THE STREETS
A showcase for emerging dance talent that includes shorter extracts of work. We welcome dance schools, community groups and companies with short performances.
WORKSHOPS
Choreographers and dance companies can offer workshops and taster sessions aimed at dance professionals, students or complete beginners.
SOCIAL DANCE
We are looking to provide social dances throughout the resort. If you want to organise a Latin night , disco, northern soul night or masked ball apply here
VENUES
Register your venue and space as an official Capital of Dance venue. We are particularly encouraging independent and unusual spaces.
INDUSTRY & MEDIA
Register to see shows as an industry insider or media. Discover the next big show or talent.
