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Battery Dance Festival 2026

Opening Date: Aug 10, 2026
Closing Date: Aug 16, 2026
Battery Dance Festival 2026

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Playing @
Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park
20 Battery Place, New York City, NY 10280
The 45th Annual Battery Dance Festival marks a milestone moment, honoring 50 years of Battery Dance and the visionary leadership of founder and Artistic Director Jonathan Hollander. This landmark edition showcases a dazzling, multicultural lineup of artists, featuring bold voices and movement traditions from across the globe—uniting genres, cultures, and creative perspectives in a powerful celebration of artistic expression.

The Battery Dance Festival is New York City’s longest-running free public dance festival. Each year, the Festival draws a combined audience of over 12,000 in-person and over 35,000 virtual viewers. 
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Performance Schedule

Visit batterydance.org for full lineup and schedule.


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Accessibility

  • Elevator/Escalator

    None available
  • Parking

    Public Transportation is highly recommended as parking is difficult.
  • Restroom

    On same site as theatre. Handicapped accessible.
  • Telephone

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  • Wheelchair Info

    Wheelchair accessible.

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