Thursday 5 - Saturday 7 November 2026

It is a pleasure to welcome you to the 2026 edition of Innovations Dance Platform in Edinburgh.

Since 2014, Innovations has provided a space for independent artists and companies to share ambitious, thought-provoking dance with audiences and the wider sector. This year, we continue that commitment with a diverse programme of contemporary dance from Scotland, across the UK and Europe, alongside opportunities to connect, exchange ideas and discover new work.

As Creative Director, I am particularly excited about the launch of our industry delegate programme this year, creating more opportunities for artists, programmers, producers and audiences to come together. At the heart of Innovations is a belief in the value of artistic exchange, giving choreographers space to experiment, artists a platform to be seen and audiences the opportunity to encounter new ideas.

I hope you enjoy the programme, discover something unexpected and make some new connections along the way.
Thank you for being part of Innovations 2026.

Oliver Anwyl
CEO & Creative Director

welcome,

Presenting Artists & Companies

  • HOW TO_JUST ANOTHER BOLERO by EM+ (Italy)

    5 & 7 November @ Tech Cube 0, Summerhall

  • STORM by PAWEŁ SAKOWICZ (Poland)

    5 & 7 November @ Tech Cube 0, Summerhall
    Supported by Polish Culture Instiute, London

  • THREE ACTS by BETHANY EDWARDS & TESS LETHAM (Scotland)

    6 & 7 November @ Tech Cube 0, Summerhall

  • HANDLE WITH CARE by UNEARTHED DANCE (Scotland)

    6 & 7 November @ Tech Cube 0, Summerhall

  • WITHIN REACH by ALAN GREIG (Scotland)

    6 & 7 November @ Tech Cube 0, Summerhall

  • BLOKOWISKO by UNTOLD PRODUCTIONS (England)

    6 & 7 November | Part of Innovations Showcase
    @ The Studio, Capital Theatres

  • HOME SWEET HOME by JEMMA STEIN (Scotland)

    6 & 7 November | Part of Innovations Showcase
    @ The Studio, Capital Theatres

  • JURANA by CIA LAIA SANTANACH (Spain)

    6 & 7 November | Part of Innovations Showcase
    @ The Studio, Capital Theatres

  • ORDINARY PEOPLE by FRANTICS DANCE (Germany)

    6 & 7 November | Part of Innovations Showcase
    @ The Studio, Capital Theatres

Browse the programme

Our 2026 programme includes a number of presentations across three days. Public tickets must be booked individually, following the links in the box office page.

If you are attending as part of our industry programme, tickets will be sent directly to you once your registration is completed.

We look forward to welcoming you to Innovations 2026!

Innovations Programme2026 by Dance Horizons Limited

Featured Trailer:
STORM by Paweł Sakowicz