Festival Venues

Patrick Studio

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Midlands Arts Centre (mac)

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New Alexandra Theatre

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Birmingham Repertory Theatre

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Birmingham Hippodrome

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Vivid Projects

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Quantum Exhibition Centre

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10-Class Pass

The ideal plan for artists and students who would like additional flexibility.
4 Week Pass

The perfect solution for visiting artists, touring companies and students who are unable to commit to a longer period of time.
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SAVE THE DATE / 5-21 June 2020

BIDF 2020 returns 5 - 21 June. We will be back to take over the city's theatres, streets and squares with show-stopping performances and breathtaking choreography.

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About Birmingham International Dance Festival

Welcome to Birmingham International Dance Festival 2018!
Birmingham International Dance Festival (BIDF) is an award-winning biennial festival presenting a vibrant programme of international dance in venues and public spaces across Birmingham.
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ATOMOS

BY COMPANY WAYNE MCGREGOR

Fri 1 June
A shimmering performance. Intensely sensory and hauntingly beautiful using state of the art technology: 3D glasses provided. Atomos is a work by cutting-edge contemporary choreographer Wayne McGregor.
ELEMENTS OF FREESTYLE

BY ISH DANCE COLLECTIVE

Thu 14 June

An explosion of sports, music, dance and theatre, Elements of Freestyle is a spectacular new production by ISH Dance Collective, delivering a fresh look at urban arts, as the audience discovers the art behind the trick.
AIR & LA GRANDE PHRASE

BY COMPAGNIE DIDIER THERON

From Sat 9 June to Sun 10 June
Funny and original, AIR features four dancers dressed in inflatable latex suits which transform and magnify their movements.
VR_I

BY CIE GILLES JOBIN & ARTANIM

From Fri 1 June to Mon 4 June

A fun, unforgettable, immersive Virtual Reality experience. Ideal to share with friends and family.
Plan Your Visit
New Festival Trailer and brochure arrive

Get a sneak peak at what's coming up at Birmingham International Dance Festival 2018
BIDF PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

BY VARIOUS ARTISTS

From Mon 4 June to Thu 21 June
See our Professional Class Programme here.
D-CONSTRUCTION

BY COMPAGNIE DYPTIK

Fri 8 June
High octane hip-hop dance performance with a powerful beat.
Volunteer for us

DanceXchange is seeking an enthusiastic team of volunteers to support the running of Birmingham International Dance Festival 1-24 June 2018.

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About Birmingham

Take part in a BIDF production: Woyzeck

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Our Fabulous FREE Programme

Take a look at some of the free events which are happening as part of BIDF 2018. Read more