Lima’s Danza Nueva Festival Returns for 38th Edition

Peru · Culture

One of Peru’s longest-running contemporary-dance events is back on stage. The Danza Nueva festival returns for a 38th edition in Lima, offering a month of new choreography from Peruvian and invited companies.

Organised by the ICPNA, the festival runs from 11 July to 8 August at its Miraflores auditorium, with evening performances at 8 p.m., according to El Comercio.

Six works, two threads

The programme brings together six pieces. Four were selected through an open call earlier in the year, while two were commissioned by the ICPNA: a staging of The Rite of Spring opening the festival, and a returning Romeo and Juliet reinterpreted by Hevia Dance Company, directed by Pepe Hevia, to a reworked Prokofiev score.

Other works draw on Peruvian tradition, including a piece inspired by the “Diablicos” of Túcume and the cultural syncretism of the country’s north, a reminder that the festival looks inward as much as abroad.

Why it matters for visitors

For anyone in Lima this winter, Danza Nueva is an accessible entry point into Peru’s contemporary arts scene, with a mix of international reference points and distinctly local material. The accompanying master classes also open the festival to practitioners, not just audiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is Danza Nueva 2026?

From 11 July to 8 August 2026 at the Auditorio ICPNA in Miraflores, Lima, with performances at 8 p.m. Tickets are sold through Joinnus.

What is on the programme?

Six contemporary-dance works: four chosen by open call and two commissioned by the ICPNA, including a version of The Rite of Spring and a reworked Romeo and Juliet by Hevia Dance Company.

Are there activities beyond the shows?

Yes. Participating companies give master classes at the ICPNA’s Lima Centro venue, with details published on the ICPNA cultural portal.

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