Spring Forward 2026

Guimarães

6-9 May

The Aerowaves 2026 artists are on board and the Spring Forward lineup is complete! Once again, it will bring together inspiring dance makers from around Europe to a professional international audience.

The 15th edition of the Aerowaves Spring Forward Festival will take place between 6-9 May in Guimarães (PT), hosted by Centro Cultural Vila Flor in collaboration with O Espaço do Tempo, and part of the programme of the European Green Capital 2026 Guimarães.

In 2026 we are celebrating 30 years since John Ashford founded Aerowaves in 1996.

Aerowaves is Co-funded by the European Union.

Visual identity: PH Studio. Picture: NOICE|NOISE by Paula Rosolen/Haptic Hide. Photo: Joerg Baumann

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Festival partners

Rui Torrinha
Pedro Barreiro

Programme

The programme includes the Aerowaves Twenty26 from 16 countries and showcases an exciting and diverse selection of emerging dance makers working across Europe. In addition, Quebequoise choreographer Emmanuel Jouthe will present his work adapted for and performed by a local group of dance students from Instável – Centro Coreográfico. Along with the performances, the European Green Capital will offer a special city tour and a presentation, and the schedule will feature a facilitated talk with artists.

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Spring Forward is a professional event which prioritises programmers and presenters when offering places. Tickets are complimentary and regular refreshments are served to guests. We can only accept one person per organisation.

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Spring Forward 2026

Rui Torrinha

Pedro Barreiro

Programme

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